Eight cylinders to start, twelve cylinders to comply, it seems that everyone has always understood the number of cylinders in the supercar. But obviously, the manufacture of supercars is also inseparable from the constraints of environmental regulations, and the electrification of shrinkage cylinders that we can see now will also appear on supercars. It's just that the difference is that the performance doesn't change or even higher, so can you accept it?
Ferrari 296 GTB
Ferrari 296, this time we actually shot the 296 GTB. The reason why I started with the text above is because the 296 GTB is currently the only V6 six-cylinder model currently on sale in Ferrari. Of course, electrification will not be less, and with the blessing of the plug-in hybrid system, its performance is not only not bad but also beyond your imagination, and so is the sound wave.
Before starting a series of high-tech introductions, I prefer to talk to you about the meaning of GTB. GTB is actually an abbreviation for Gran Turismo Berlinetta, which translates to "super coupe". Therefore, many fans will affectionately call it the small SF90, which can't help but have higher expectations for it.
The displacement of the 2992cc, the V6 twin turbo, which is also the source of the name 296, Ferrari has always been so simple and rude. Judging from the physical model of the engine we shot on the scene, the 120° angle and turbine were placed in the center, and the engine alone was able to output 663 horsepower and 740 Nm, matching the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Interestingly, as a plug-in hybrid, the 296 GTB's engine and motor drive are all rear wheels, not the four-wheel drive model you conventionally understand. Therefore, the comprehensive output of the whole system has been able to go to 830 horsepower, and the final effect is 0-100 km / h 2.9 seconds, 0-200 km / h 7.3 seconds.
What is this concept? At Fiorano, the 296 GTB has a lap time of 1 minute and 21 seconds, laFerrari has lap times 1 second faster than it, and the SF90 Stradale has only 1 minute and 19 seconds. Seeing this, I believe you can also roughly understand where its strength will be, and it is not a joke to use V6 to compete with V8 and V12.
Devise? The biggest impression is that it is small
The 296 GTB has a length, width and height of 4565/1958/1187 mm and a wheelbase of 2600 mm. So for design, for real cars, the biggest impression I have is that it is small. The wheelbase is 50mm shorter than the SF90, and combined with the visual look, you can't help but associate it with dynamic adjectives such as flexible, compact, and so on.
In front of the face, the headlights seem to have the charm of Roma, and the arc on the lid is simple and powerful. The focus is still on aerodynamics, with large bilateral heat dissipation for the engine, gearbox and battery pack, while the air intake next to the headlights is exclusive to the brake system. One sentence to sum up: every opening you can see has meaning.
Similarly, if you are careful, you should be able to observe that the center of the front enclosure has a spoiler similar to a "tea tray", which Ferrari calls THE CENTURAY TEA-TRAY (central tea tray). We won't talk about other complex principles, you just need to know that it and the front bumper together can bring more downforce to the 296 GTB.
On the side, I believe that you can more clearly understand what I mean by small. From the roof to the B-pillar, all the way to the side air intakes and the raised wheel arches, it is not only integrated, but also pays homage to the predecessor model of the 1960s, the 250LM. There is a saying that every modern Ferrari you see, in fact, has a heritage.
Michelin PS 4S tires for the front 245/35 R20 and rear 305/35 R20 are also exclusively available from Ferrari. Of course, if you feel it's not enough, you can upgrade to the Michelin CUP 2R with extra money. A small detail, although the selection of the wheel hub was not seen from the on-site selection list, but after checking the official website, it was found that what we actually shot was actually the wheel hub style after the selection.
The most interesting part of the tail is the mid-single exhaust layout, which not only does not have any discord, but also makes room for the diffuser below, killing two birds with one stone. In addition, as a modern Ferrari, the active spoiler will not be absent. When the vehicle detects that the acceleration reaches a certain value, the spoiler is raised and the downforce of 100 kg is generated.
It is worth mentioning that, similar to the SF90, the 296 GTB is also available as an option of Asset Fiorano. Simply put, it's more hardcore, more performance and a livery that pays homage to classic models. The addition of some lightweight components and aerodynamic modification parts will make the track performance of this car more prominent, and we will not elaborate on it.
Interior? Just three highlights
Sitting in the carriage, the familiar modern Ferrari simple style, with a full LCD dashboard, is still full of atmosphere. The central part no longer has the traditional multimedia display, but instead the rectangular screen in front of the co-driver; wireless charging, cup holders, storage compartments, and the textured key has its own place.
There are also three points that are impressive: one is that the function buttons on the steering wheel are touch-type, and the flameout disappears; the second is that the two optional track seats are wrapped in excellent performance and the carbon fiber grain on the back is particularly sexy; and the third is that the shift area has the visual sense of the old Ferrari manual, and there are bare screws to embellish it, which is full of ceremony.
What is the significance of V6 interming?
I have seen a lot of remarks about the power system of V6+ plug-in, but in fact, it is not as complicated as we think. While saving energy and reducing emissions and meeting environmental regulations, it is actually a matter of killing two birds with one stone to make performance more powerful. Although something will certainly be sacrificed or lost in this case, the overall result is still good.
It can also be said that not all the interludes are called Ferrari. The 7.45 kWh battery pack is placed on the floor between the seat and the engine, and can have a driving state of up to 25 km and a maximum of 135 km / h in pure electric state. Therefore, in China, the 296 GTB is still a traditional blue card, which can also show that the more significance of the plug and mix is performance.
Of course, as for the V6 engine, in fact, the 296 GTB is not the first in Ferrari's history. The 1961 246 SP, mid-rear V6, the 1961 156 F1, 120° V6, and the former Dino 206 GT were also equipped with a transverse V6 engine. Today, the V6 PHEV turbocharged architecture is standard in Ferrari F1 cars.
Competitor? Everyone is busy
Lamborghini has been nervous about electrification, but has not been able to hand over the product; McLaren's Artura is already an answer, and it is also a V6 plug-in hybrid, although it seems to be inferior to the 296 GTB in terms of data. It can be seen that the future of supercar is bound to be electrified, and it is impossible to hide, as if it is already an inevitable trend.
Write at the end
Finally, a warm reminder, the official guide of the Ferrari 296 GTB is priced at 2.988 million yuan. Although the price of the final optional landing must not be low, but the corresponding performance, it seems that the cost performance is still quite high? At the same time, the V6 plug is not difficult to accept if it is viewed from the perspective of nostalgia, inheritance, and even today's F1. What do you think?