Ferrari has revealed its wild new 296 GT3 in full, featuring a hybrid-free twin-turbocharged V6 powertrain -
A successful transition to the biggest change to Formula 1 regulations in a generation, the reintroduction into top-level endurance racing with its Le Mans Hypercar contender, and now a brand new GT3 car – Ferrari’s racing faculties have certainly been busy this year. This is the new 296 GT3, Ferrari’s GT racer that’ll do battle all over the world against rivals like Porsche’s 911 GT3 R, the Audi R8 V10 LMS and more.
As with the road car, this is a totally new interpretation of the mid-engined Ferrari race car, with a new chassis, engine, transmission and aero package. The new 296 GT3 features Ferrari’s F163 120-degree turbocharged 2992cc V6 engine, but in accordance with the GT3’s current regulations, does without any hybrid assistance.
The chassis is constructed from aluminium with an integrated roll cage, and features a 60mm extension to the wheelbase in comparison to the road car. This, together with an aggressive new aero package gives the 296 GT3 a 20 percent increase in downforce. There are double wishbones all-round, but the suspension is a totally new design, with bespoke geometry and, curiously, a slightly wider front track than rear at 1726mm/1710mm.
As well as competing in the usual GT3-regulation series from around the world, in accordance with new FIA WEC class changes in 2024, the 296 GT3 will also join the new Porsche 911 GT3 R and others in the new GT class at Le Mans from 2024. This means that alongside Porsche’s 963/911 GT3 R pairing in the two classes, so too will Ferrari be competing with its new Le Mans Hypercar entry and this new 296 GT3.
Times are complicated right now, but if you find solace watching cars go round and round a race track, things have never been so good. Le Mans 2024 – it’s going to be a wild ride.
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