Ferrari customers in the mood for a merely exciting mid-engined supercar can opt for the 296 GTB, while folks with slightly more intense tastes have the 296 Speciale at their disposal. If that’s still not enough, the Prancing Horse will happily provide those with a professional racing license with the 296 GT3 Evo race car. Then there’s the altogether insane 296 GT Modificata,
With even more power than its competition-oriented sibling, the GT M won’t be street-legal, offered to customers as part of Ferrari’s Corse Clienti Club Competizioni GT private racing program. And for those willing to confine their antics to the track, it’ll be an assuredly good time.
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The Pure-Combustion V6 Is A Feat Of Engineering
As with the 296 GT3 Evo, the Modificata loses its plug-in hybrid propulsion in favor of the lighter weight and greater simplicity of a pure combustion setup. Compared to the FIA racer that has to conform to specific racing regulations, the 296 track rat generates 720 horsepower and 590 pound-feet, respective improvements of 128 and 66. That comes by way of revised turbochargers that share their housings with the Evo but feature internals derived from those of the Le Mans–oriented 499P Modificata.
The rotating assembly, crankshafts, intercoolers, and fuel systems have all been suitably fortified for the added output, as has the the six-speed sequential gearbox, whose totally new ratios maximize “performance and fun specifically for non-competitive use on the track,” according to Ferrari. In addition to greater driving enjoyment, the 296 GT Modificata’s extra power also means a greater need for cooling, so the front fascia has been redesigned, both to direct more fresh air to the cooling radiator and to prevent heat transfer toward the side-mounted intercoolers.
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Did Ferrari Improve The 296 GT Modificata’s Handling?
The new styling also gives the Ferrari more downforce as well, with a new front wing and “slotted splitter” on the front bumper that routes air underneath the car more cleanly and with less turbulence. That means the redesigned rear wing can work more effectively, given its new center section, small Gurney flap, and 499P-inspired end plates.
Taking advantage of the supercar’s downforce and power will be a tweaked braking package, which, like the GT3 Evo, uses steel discs instead of the GTB’s carbon-ceramic rotors. But the GT Modificata has improved ventilation compared to the FIA racer, as well as new ducting in the front bumper to help the brakes stay cool even after lots of hot laps.
The Latest In A Historic Track-Only Lineup
The Ferrari 296 GT Modificata is the automaker’s most recent entry in the Club Competizione GT lineup, which allows exceptionally well-helled customers the opportunity to take to the track. Eligible models include the 488 GT Modificata – the 296 GT M’s immediate predecessor – and the F40 Competizione, as well as the automaker’s GT3 and LM racers from the 1990s to today.
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That means the GT M will be racing against the FIA-sanctioned supercar that forms its base; we wonder how GT3 owners will feel about getting upstaged by the latest and greatest Prancing Horse.
Base Trim Engine
3.0-L V6 twin-turbo Plug-in Hybrid
Base Trim Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Base Trim Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower
868 hp
Base Trim Torque
557 lb-ft
Infotainment & Features
7 /10
CarBuzz Insight – Why This Matters:
Alongside its sports car legacy, Ferrari also has lots of history with motorsports. The company has intertwined the two frequently over the years, but Corse Clienti is arguably one of the most immersive motorsports experiences offered to supercar owners, comprising everything from the XX program to the one-marque Challenge series. The Club Competizione GT league, in which the 296 GT Modificata competes, is one of the more diverse bodies within Corse Clienti, meaning the supercar’s new owners will rub elbows with some very interesting metal.
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Prices for the 296 GT M haven’t been made public, but if you have to ask how much it costs…
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