2023 Ferrari 296 GTS: 610kW hybrid roadster Australian pricing

Ferrari has revealed pricing for the 296 GTS – a roofless version of the GTB supercar.

Utilising the same electric-boosted 3.0-litre turbo-petrol 120^o V6 powertrain configuration, the $668,146 supercar develops 610kW and 740Nm.

The mid-ship 296 GTS sends its power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and is able to race from 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds and onto a top speed in excess of 330km/h.

With a 7.5kWh battery, the roadster is capable of travelling around 25km on electric-only propulsion. It also demands a seriously hefty premium over the fixed-roof 296 GTB which continues at its starting price of $568,300 before on-road costs.

2023 Ferrari 296 pricing

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June 2022: Ferrari 296 GTS roadster revealed

The 2023 Ferrari 296 GTS was unveiled overnight, offering buyers an open-air driving experience with up to 25km of pure-electric driving range.

Ferrari’s new 296 GTS is the roadster version of the 296 GTB coupe, and like its sibling, is powered by a plug-in hybrid 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 producing 610kW and 740Nm.

The mid-mounted engine sends power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

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Part of its performance is thanks to a 122kW/315Nm electric motor mounted between the engine and gearbox, fed by a 7.5kWh lithium-ion battery, which helps to get the roadster to 100km/h from a standstill in a claimed 2.9 seconds.

Top speed is said to be more than 330km/h.

The 296 GTS offers a folding hardtop, which can be raised or lowered in 14 seconds at speeds of up to 45km/h, while a height-adjustable rear glass screen reduces wind buffeting for occupants.

On the road, the driver can choose from four individual driving modes with the steering wheel-mounted eManettino switch: default Hybrid mode, pure-electric eDrive, Performance, and Qualify mode for maximum power.

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Buyers can also option the Assetto Fiorano package, which reduces weight by 8kg, adds carbon-fibre aero for an additional 10kg of downforce, and gains adjustable Multimatic shock absorbers, as well as an optional livery inspired by the Ferrari 250 Le Mans.

Exact pricing and specifications for the 2023 Ferrari 296 GTS are yet to be announced, but expect a healthy premium over the GTB’s price-tag of $568,300 before on-road costs, not including the Assetto Fiorano package.