Ferrari 296 GTS in-depth first drive review

The Ferrari 296 GTS brings open-top driving to the firm's 830hp plug-in hybrid supercar. How does it compare to the GTB? We've been finding out.
You can read our full review here: www.completecar.ie/car-reviews
Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Roof mechanism
01:41 - 296 GTS interior
02:33 - 296 GTS steering wheel
03:04 - Driving impressions
07:47 - Roof up driving
09:03 - Verdict
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[@Nico_lente]

Great review, great car. Wonderful spec here, without the Assetto Fiorano package, which takes away so much normal road comfort (plus the nose lift) and has a horrible paint scheme. That's 30K I'd happily spend otherwise. Most beautiful Ferrari in a long time, imho.

[@CompletecarIe]

Thanks for your comment. Agree with you on spec, and Ferrari does seem to be finding its form again when it comes to design.

[@CompletecarIe]

One tiny thing - the blue-striped livery isn't standard with the Assetto Fiorano package, but otherwise, 100% - Shane

[@jazlally4144]

Great Review

[@CompletecarIe]

Thank you!

[@erickonassis6310]

Can you let the back part of the seat back, or is it stationary up right

[@CompletecarIe]

Assuming you mean the seat back, then yes, it can be adjusted.

[@Keith-pb3hi]

Do you prefer this to the F8 Tributo?

[@CompletecarIe]

Yes I do actually! It does everything the F8 does and a lot more besides. ^ Shane

[@rs-zm3bl]

how tall?

[@CompletecarIe]

The presenter is about 175cm tall.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

It’s plain looking

[@CompletecarIe]

Too plain?