Ferrari 296 GTB // Incredible Performance, Flawed Design

I've never seen an uglier car than the 296 GTB... but does the driving make up for the heinous looks?
FERRARI 296 GTB// Maybe the UGLIEST Ferrari made
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[@MesResponsabilites-kn1bo]

I unexpectedly ran into this car and was surprisingly shocked of how good looking it was: very low to the ground and very wide. It looks so much better in real life. The GTS version would be mandatory IMO. I honestly did not expect it's to be that nice. It's a modern Dino, the baby of the family....

[@neill3040]

I’m glad you don’t like the car, makes me feel good that I have one on order. If I had the same taste as yours or thought that you were in any way honest or objective, I’d be seriously ashamed and rethink my purchase.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Facts, they still make these cars for poor people like you, so you are correct we are not the same, my taste for poverty left years ago. One day maybe one day you ll feel it too. Till then enjoy.

[@19poundpound94]

@@ExoticCarHacksNew money. You think owning Bugattis means you’re rich, think again.

[@Sickwitit18]

He can be honest and say it's ugly, that's an opinion. That doesn't mean he's dishonest. I think it's ugly, you think it's beautiful, it's subjective. We all like different cars and specs and build differently! Has nothing to do with honesty, just opinion

[@olalesio9260]

@@ExoticCarHacks having money means nothing about taste… ppl like you will forever chase money without achieving true taste or class

[@olalesio9260]

Btw i have a 296 and i love it

[@mrd90x]

I am glad to finally hear someone else call out the Ferrari 296 GTB is a hideous design. The Roma is another.

[@big_boy_chris]

Ferrari 12 Cilindri: Hold my beer.

[@jakemiles4470]

I agree 100%. I got the 458, which is in my opinion one of the prettiest Ferraris ever made (488 pista I like the most)

[@agnesf2659]

Can't agree more.

[@dorsehick3034]

Park it next to a 812, or 296 then the 458 looks average as hell. Couldn't disagree more.

[@trevisfletcher7628]

That POOR PEOPLE LIKE THIS CAR comment was pure cringe smh. Someone gave you a compliment. You immediately gave them a FAKE thank you then proceeded to disrespect them. That speaks volumes about your character as a man. Just because you've made it doesn't mean you have to treat the ones who haven't like shit Sir. Just a little food for thought from a FORMER loyal fan and supporter of your brand.

[@bsmitley]

This dude's ego is bigger than his wallet. Rich people don't impress me when they act like this. It's why his channel is miniscule in comparison to other car KZbin personalities. He doesn't realize that 99% of his viewers are those "poor" people he constantly berates.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

They didn't give me a compliment, they saw a Ferrari and wanted to shout something at a rich guy.

[@cluburlauber]

Actually it was nice that PJ responded back to him, regardless of what car he was driving. Just pointing out the fact that the ones who don’t know start to react on any Rari badge - regardless if it’s a bad ass car - like a real connoisseur would never do that - so he is a class act indeed - Cheers

[@trevisfletcher7628]

@@ExoticCarHacks "Shout something at a RICH guy lol". I've never heard extremely wealthy people call themselves rich. I've been blessed enough to call an actual hedge fund manager a FRIEND. He's been my friend since little league. I've never once heard said friend call himself RICH. He's actually one of the humblest souls I've ever encountered. I met a BILLIONAIRE client of his who lost 100 million and didn't blink an eye. I wonder how you would've taking that hit "RICH GUY"🤔. It's been my observation that real money is quiet and subdued not obnoxious. Everything understood doesn't have to be stated wealth speaks for itself. Imagine Warren Buffet calling himself "a rich guy". most people who brag about how "RICH" they are do so to compensate for other shortcomings😉. I.E. "I may be short with a tiny penis and resemble a troll nude but I'm richer than you buddy lol". I've also noticed a weird trend of people who DIDN'T grow up wealthy looking down on the very people who was once THEM before finding success. Very odd dichotomy indeed smh. Anywho peace and much love to you and yours. Just a little food for thought. Have a safe and productive day......BTW outta curiosity how much money must you have to consider yourself rich? 200 million 500 million what's the number I'm honestly curious.

[@trevisfletcher7628]

@@cluburlauber So why souldn't he respond because he's driving a ferarri lol. He acknowledged them then insulted them for no reason. You find those actions admirable smh. The only people who treasure trinkets are those who aren't used to them. I know guy who bought the same ugly ass ferrari for his daughters college graduation. My uncle who played in the NBA used to bring his ferraris to my field day at school just so the kids could have a picture sitting in them. I truly hate elitetist attitudes you don't have to be a pretentious asshole because your wealthy.

[@yemanahmed7607]

Wow!! finally i saw someone doesn't talk bullshit! You Are Right Sir! That's exactly what i said to the Ferrari showroom Manager in Dubai when i went to collect my new F8 Spider, As an Architect/Designer, i can tell you from a design point of view, its The Worst!! It has a very tight Interior compared to the previous versions, The soulless complicated steering buttons, The useless Narrow roof opening in the GTS, The Silly corvette rear lights and the Camry front, I believe Camry is more aggressive! No Ferrari Lines, No Ferrari Character, No Identity! a very Shy/Weak Design! Regards, YAMAN

[@krystalklearwater]

PJ I've always found your videos to be entertaining, and I get "it" that you love to trash Ferrari...but the "poor people" joke was in such bad taste that I'm shocked you said it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on cars/watchs/houses/food...you name it. I've got a 296 on order and I can't wait to get it. Your opinion won't alter how I feel about the car. But in that same vein, that everyone is entitled to their opinion, you referring to anyone as poor people was sad.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Cars are pretty, cars are ugly. People are rich, people are poor. You are free to choose to be offended by it just as I am free to make the observations that I see in the world.

[@TheLOL4DUDE]

May i know your spec? I ordered one aswell but i'm still trying to choose between this very color (which is azzurro california or something like that i guess) and rosso fuoco. The red one would be with blu seats and everything else black (just like the sp Daytona) while this azzurro california would be paired with dark red interiors (bordeaux)

[@tomw485]

He’s a douche. Money doesn’t buy class.

[@TylerF30]

@@ExoticCarHacksyou just sound like a pretentious ass hole in this comment lol

[@JuanRodriguez-km9hl]

I keep saying please ferrari for the love of god bring back pininfarina 😂

[@KUROSHURA]

I love your perspective when it comes Quality and Value but you’ve surely fallen off of your Rocker if you think that the current models on offer from Mclaren are Prettier than the 296 GTB. The 296 GTS is even more attractive.

[@XennialGuy]

I own a McLaren and even I think the 296 is beautiful. Way better looking than the SF90.

[@Natak222]

You people need to get your eyes checked

[@ExoticCarHacks]

The McLaren GT is maybe uglier than this car, but that's it

[@KUROSHURA]

@@ExoticCarHacks Nah, the only beautiful cat that Mclaren has ever had is the Original Mclaren F-1.

[@Sickwitit18]

​@@KUROSHURAwhat! The P1, 675LT, 765LT are all beautiful IMO. The 296 is ugly AF though. The SF90 is sick, didn't love the front at first but it's grown on me. Especially with a Novitec kit on it 🔥

[@JohnCorpus]

Great review PJ and fun roast. I've had 296 gtb for 2 weeks now. In my opinion the car looks great but with different colors. Mine is traditional rosso corsa (boring I know) but I enjoy the look. I enjoy the 165 hp electric only mode and all in qualifying+race mode the best.

[@arc.2007]

hey you don't need to say "boring i know" . If you like it , you like it .

[@timmietz]

SF90 is the ugliest Ferrari on sale now. Come on, now!

[@Sickwitit18]

Check out Shmee's spec of his 296. One of the ugliest specs I've seen in a while

[@hidrafish]

To be fair, that car in that color is ugly, but in yellow...omg, looks great.

[@0d0nn]

What bike is that in the background from 3:50 ? It looks sick 🔥

[@ronnyleeway930]

296 GTB pays homage to the 250 LM (which explains the weird design), so do you think that car is ugly as well? I am just curious, but I agree with your opinion on SF90 looking better than the 296 GTB.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

It would help if they sold it more. Plus old designs belong in the past

[@ronnyleeway930]

@@hosoiarchives4858 When unparalleled history and heritage defines a brand, "old designs" is a hard thing to just let go but I get what you mean. Generally Ferrari reserve those old designs for limited edition cars, but not quite sure why they decided to give the 296 GTB that treatment. What I don't agree with this person is that looks are quite subjective and trying to go off of that will take you nowhere. This comment section alone shows the disagreement of which car people think is the better looking. Legends like Frank Stephenson who designed (F430, P1 etc.) rated this car and said it looks good.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Yes. It’s not ugly for it’s era and in the context of its accomplishments but imo if I saw that car and didn’t know what it was I’d say it was ugly.

[@Sickwitit18]

​@@ronnyleeway930it's like Lambo bringing back the Countach. Some people think the new one is ugly, some think it's even better than the OG. Looks are all subjective. I don't think talking about the reasoning behind the model changes the way it looks. If I got one of these I'd put aftermarket parts from someone like Novitec to make it more mean looking, because the front end looks paper thin from top to bottom. Performance-wise I'm sure it's still a great drive

[@paveldmitrenko]

under 300 miles and already an engine light on a dash lol

[@cluburlauber]

I’m cracking up Aziz - PJ nailed it - best 296 review and most honest. Cheers 🎉

[@milton2755]

"Apparently poor people like this car"😂😂😂😂

[@TheBhup]

Have to admire the honesty of slamming a friend’s car and in a dealership. Better than the dishonesty by other reviewers who are too afraid to speak truthfully

[@ExoticCarHacks]

As you might imagine, my friend doesn't care, as is the case now with Ferrari he was forced to buy it in order to get something else he really wanted.

[@TheBhup]

@@ExoticCarHacks appreciate the reply and honesty

[@sedrabilal6663]

Pj is jokes I mean his videos literally pack excitement, so blunt it’s beautiful.

[@car-nugget]

unpopular belief but the 296 looks better than the sf90

[@chadnasr]

I agree. I put a $25k deposit 2 years ago for delivery of this year. When I went and saw the car in person at the reveal last year, I didn’t like it. So no 296 for me

[@alvaro1728]

It's not ugly like a Roma but it could have looked better. The back is the worst part, where they completely did away with the classic rounded tail lights of the F8 and 812.

[@DexxonGamer77]

Roma is the best looking new Ferrari. IDK what you are on about. The Roma is the classic Ferrari shape, and is traditionally beautiful. Watch the hagerty video with Jason Cammisa on the Roma.

[@adamdar5121]

The Roma looks ALOT better than the 296!

[@Sickwitit18]

Roma looks way better than this

[@easyspirit878]

That guy who drove past you.....perfect timing 😂

[@theknowlodge8294]

I’m now just convinced this is a troll channel.

[@pieroguglielmi2253]

That’s your opinion, beluga. Sounds like you’re the 900 pound kid.

[@justinbridges5640]

Trying to wrap my mind around how an 800hp RWD car feels more stable than an AWD 1000hp car

[@iggihk]

I have a 296 gtb, look is subjective. But i like mine

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

you have good takes. like dude who actually has a brain

[@Tareqqq]

Dont know what this guy is talking about. I thought this was the best looking Ferrari to come out in a long time since Pininfarina and many others think the same too. Probably a better car than the SF90 not just in terms of performance but also looks. The driving characteristics are great because of the rwd configuration.

[@Sobie28]

98% chance this guys from Hialeah. Lol

[@simonbishop6041]

'I don't know mechanics' so what you doing reviewing?

[@shawnhollahan590]

I actually found this video because I searched "current Ferrari design sucks". I wanted to understand why. It's true, the front end looks like someone ran over and flattened a frog. The rear is funky but without round tail lights it's not a Ferrari. Without a V8 or larger is not a Ferrari (Enzo's words, not mine). A digital dash rather than exquisite analog gaugers = fail. No manual transmission option = just another poser mobile.

[@emre4082]

What do u think of the 812 competition?

[@armandopiedra4913]

I respect all the buyers of the 296 but it’s not exotic at all but more awkward

[@car-nugget]

what? this screams exotic

[@Dsok0314]

That platinum Daytona!!! Pejman bless me with one ☝🏻.

[@CR-hy6wc]

You're on point, very ugly. You're so right about reviewers not doing real reviews cuz they are afraid of not getting the next car to review. Throttle House does real reviews, but goofy

[@lefty1999]

So "rich people" forget how to use a vacuum?

[@mk.h]

😱 Wow, admire your candid opinion. 👍👍😂 You know what, I have a theory. I think they purposefully make the cars a bit ugly. 2 reasons. (1) Like the BMWs current gen, I am not sure anybody truthfully like the new M2's look. But it creates more talking point and attention-grabbing by being controversial. Just marketing strategy 🤷‍♂ (2) They have to make the cars a bit ugly so they can make it pretty again in the next gen. Just good for business. After all. It is hard to keep making beautiful cars like arts on wheels. It is hard to find that beautiful curve/line. Why not take a dip, let it take a gentle hit then recover 🤷‍♂. Just my theory (btw, nice watch 👌👌👌 looks really good).

[@ExoticCarHacks]

New M2 should be thrown into a trash can

[@zzhughesd]

Unsexiest. Correct. I was behind a dark green bordering black one and I was just thinking. Why not 458 even 488. What is this. Why do we have this. As a design project it is dire. SF90 is meh. 458 is where it is at. The 612 Scag is actually uglier again. Tho.

[@shafiqlaici5485]

I want to ask is the new BMW G70 7 series 2023 ugliest

[@edward7282]

agreed, the front looks like it's a decades old sports car, the back is seems ok though

[@malcolmszn7490]

I think Ferrari was trying to mix old school with new school and for me it doesn’t work. To me the 296 looks like someone tried to make their own Ferrari in their garage lol. I seen one driving in Paris it does look slightly better in person but the SF90 looks way better… in my opinion obviously.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

way better

[@user-hj2se6qr6f]

You are right, it looks more like a lotus

[@reebok7317]

Look back at rarris from yester-year you'll see where the design is from

[@theofficialrecojefferson]

Thank you! Thing looks horrendous and I don't care what anyone says

[@adamdar5121]

I agree dude. It does look ugly. The sf90 on the other hand is stunning !

[@Sickwitit18]

Especially with the Novitec kit, the SF90 🔥🔥🔥

[@adamsammad5540]

Fucking agree.

[@elviracatherinetalaoc2070]

PJ is savage 😂.

[@constantinnicolae9850]

SF90 is THE UGLIEST FERRARI EVER. 296 sounds better, is faster(rolling race or half mile race), feels rawer and trashes it on track. The only Rarri with a Nurburgring record. How can you say SF90 is raw? AWD Ferrari? Chris Harrison bro?😂 Bro I m so happy you have no views 😂 really

[@mrbabyears]

Im glad im not the only one that was thinking this.

[@paulybeans91]

You're absolutely right PJ .....That's the new ' FERRUGLY 2.96 Wet or dry ' stupidcar !

[@cowanscott9047]

After the 488 / F12.. Ferrari design turned to absolute shit.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Agreed

[@b.o.a.t4042]

Appreciate someone actually agree this isn't what to expect in terms of looks from Ferrari.

[@supercarsanj]

The single worst piece of amateur “journalism” I have ever seen

[@brentpowell7889]

Chris Harrison 🤔

[@johndaly5782]

The poor people lmao….

[@ExoticCarHacks]

everyone plays with different zeros.

[@MobtacticsBruh]

Nah All hypercars from the 90s and late 80s are the ugliest models

[@Anom-1234]

Hear me out this is one of the most beautiful ferrari i have seen in my entire life!! And yeah another thing ignore this man..

[@coolquitepowerful]

Ugly but fast

[@ochayethegnu2915]

Andew Tate wannabe. Equally irrelevant.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

If I'm irrelevant I don't even want to know what that makes you.

[@chenglo8999]

No its not the ugliest Ferrari. There are plenty others uglier. However, u are correct: looks nowhere near as nice as SF90. I had zero interest in test driving one because of looks and muted sound. Should have kept F8 going instead of replacing with this.

[@jameswillard1]

Ironically this car sounds miles better than the F8, which was extremely muted btw. And as a bonus this car can trap a whopping 150MPH in the 1/4 mile…….which is bus lengths beyond what an F8 can and even faster speed than an SF90 can attain in the same metric

[@James-qu7ml]

You've voiced exactly my thoughts on this Ferrari. I cannot believe how backwards Ferrari has gone with this.

[@thedoctorsview7561]

Sort of looks like a Corvette 3LT front and back.

[@alabdel1388]

This car is considered "hideous"? Lol...good grief some ppl have zero perspective.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Did you actually look at it or are you blinded by the FeRrAri badge?

[@alabdel1388]

@@ExoticCarHacks yep, and while you can say it doesnt look as good as others, calling it a flat out "ugly" or "hideous" car is silly.

[@affiq4349]

Calling ppl have zero perspective also sound silly

[@jacquesraymond6892]

The MONDIAL is the most ugly Ferrari followed by the 348.

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

LMFA Off!!!!! Chris Harrison has entered the chat 😂

[@themaseratiinn5743]

The color is beautiful!

[@488ferc4]

Most new ferraris look like junk. Couldn’t agree with you more. New Lamborghini Reventon, Maserati mc20 are beautiful cars…

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Maserati MC is beautiful till you get close to it and realize how poorly built it is. Looks good in pics though

[@AutoYoung]

This is ridiculous. That car is beautiful. Wanna talk ugliest Ferrari, call that monstrosity called the FF…

[@RNMAutomotiveAddiction]

I agree that its not a pretty car. Ferrari needs to go back using Pininfarina.

[@podd9193]

thoughts on Roma? Sexy or ugly?

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Heinous

[@gtcam723]

Nose looks like a Honda CR-Z

[@ExoticCarHacks]

yep

[@ontowiryo4952]

sorry I have opposite from your opinion, it's the best design Ferarri after kc23, inspired from the gto

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Go see your optometrist immediately

[@chrisparker4940]

Shmee begs to differ

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Shmee is afraid to not be allowed at another ferrari event for saying something negative lol. Good guy, but learn to read the room

[@kelvinmejia8384]

Ferrari sitting there looking at this guy’s comment like a spec of dust in the Universe. Ferrari ⚖️ car hacks

[@ExoticCarHacks]

absolute facts, expect they notice closely hint why I am banned from buying their cars, but I still get em new :)

[@ExoticCarHacks]

Honest = savage to most

[@kelvinmejia8384]

@@ExoticCarHacks everyone’s entitled to their opinions but Ferrari is Ferrari. They are already going way above retail. They are gorgeous cars man. I’m pretty sure you can get one but you know retail from Ferrari is a huge come up.

[@ECPP]

I believe the ONLY Ferrari prettier than the 296 is the 488 Pista and 458. The rest fall short. Cheers

[@boost800]

i agree, looks super weird

[@maxamillion5711]

Straight up I love the honesty

[@jameshaworth9605]

So right - super ugly and over-rated! 💯 First Ferrari in a while I’m not interested in buying

[@Dogsbody6162]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I get it that you don’t like the car because not every car can be like by everyone. But to call it trash is ridiculous. If I had heard your review without seeing the pictures I would have thought you were reviewing a Pontiac Aztec (except when you started the engine). Come on, really!!! Your comment that Ferrari has always been about style before performance is not correct. Ferrari has always been about racing, so performance is paramount. The only reason Enzo started to build road cars in the first place was to fund his racing.

[@entrepreneurking8162]

To a car enthusiast like yourself yes it's a trash but to a average Joe who's not a car enthusiast it will turn heads!!

[@larsinteriors9348]

Yessss the PJ i miss, nothing wrong with this review.... The car is soft looking i agree and it also sounds like shit

[@ciprianstoian6970]

Beauty is in the eyes of the behonder.... but driving the car in a straight line and saying it drives good.... this car is beast on bends...

[@Xayuap]

Actually I think the worst was the Modena. Sorry Frank. I liked the Mini.

[@waschubert]

swimming against the stream gives you attention - that's what its all about. nothing more nothing serious

[@benz500r]

PJ, are you telling us that you're rich? I like that car, but I amit the Ferrari style has changed.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

My Bugatti tells you that I'm rich. I'm telling you that the 296 is ugly and not worth the price.

[@benz500r]

@@ExoticCarHacksin my modest opinion Bugatti tells me that you were willing to spend money on it, but nothing else. Someone else could say my jet tells you I’m rich and the next one my yacht tells you that. Which one of those three could be right, or none of them? if you have to work for money you can’t tell me you’re rich (I’m not saying you’re not). As to Ferrari, I kind of agree.

[@laroyrichardson]

Any man that pulls up in that should be embarrassed.

[@dthom71]

I agree. It is the ugliest Ferrari of all time, however, it can be made better looking. Novitec did a good job of doing so. It needs 21/22 inch black rims, better side skirts, lowered, etc. It can look better, even elegant once it's altered. I plan to get one only because I can fix it.

[@mrthemopolis]

💯% F'n terrible...

[@ramza675]

haha love the jokes you tell

[@Krptokrayon]

Front look like Rimac

[@ExoticCarHacks]

yes, also super ugly

[@hosoiarchives4858]

People are drinking the Kool Aid on the 296

[@Ragingradiator]

😂😂😂 roasted

[@micahdavidmorningstar4176]

Don't get banned by Ferrari bro 😅

[@Atem_S.]

Not a fan of the exterior at all but I like the interior and the dash.

[@ExoticCarHacks]

stolen from the Sf90. zero originality. Steering wheels is pure trash to use

[@Atem_S.]

That bad.. Damn!

[@your-neighbor]

How will you like the interior bro? You can just identify someone that doesn't know cars and their heritage.

[@lionheart93]

orice?

[@manfashion]

I don't want to imagine your taste in women...

[@manar_belaid_007]

imagine giving a thumbs up to someone in a car only for them to call you "poor people"

[@BobbyDazzler888]

He is a knob, speculates wrist watch market too

[@ExoticCarHacks]

insane right. i know poverty hurts you. dont let it, change yourself

[@manar_belaid_007]

@@ExoticCarHacks you're still on about poverty or not ? i'm speaking about kindness and manners , idiots like you are so self absorbed it's unbelievable and no i'm not poor not that i need to prove or clarify anything

[@superfast30]

Finally someone calls a spade a spade. The 296 is horrible from an exotic perspective!

[@your-neighbor]

It's a Ferrari, they get away with a lot of things 😂😂