Ferrari 296 GTS
2023 · 11,073 miles · Automatic
£227,000
H.R. Owen · London
Ferrari 296 GTS vs McLaren Artura Spider: UK prices compared
As of 15 November 2026, 24 Ferrari 296 GTS and 12 McLaren Artura Spider are for sale at UK specialist dealers. The typical asking price is £255,000 for the Ferrari 296 GTS and £184,490 for the McLaren Artura Spider.
The Ferrari 296 GTS and McLaren Artura Spider are open-top versions of two mid-engined plug-in hybrid supercars, each with a twin-turbocharged V6 working with an electric motor. Both have a folding hard top, can run short distances on electric power alone and share a 205 mph top speed. That makes them the obvious pair for anyone wanting a hybrid convertible supercar.
Side by side
| Ferrari 296 GTS | McLaren Artura Spider | |
|---|---|---|
| For sale now | 24 at 15 dealers | 12 at 4 dealers |
| Typical asking price | £255,000 | £184,490 |
| Cheapest | £227,000 | £169,990 |
| Dearest | £379,990 | £217,900 |
| Typical price against 90 days ago | +3.2% | – |
| Typical time to sell | 73 days | – |
| Sold in the last 30 days | 6 | 2 |
| Power (bhp, official) | 819 | 690 |
| Top speed | 205 mph | 205 mph |
| Weight (kg) | – | 1,560 |
Asking prices at UK specialist dealers today; time to sell from cars sold in the last six months; factory figures across the versions for sale.
Asking prices by year
Ferrari 296 GTS
| Year | For sale | Typical asking |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | £272,990 |
| 2024 | 7 | £249,830 |
| 2023 | 10 | £245,000 |
McLaren Artura Spider
| Year | For sale | Typical asking |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | £189,900 |
| 2025 | 3 | £179,950 |
| 2024 | 3 | £174,950 |
Which to choose
The Ferrari 296 GTS suits
The 296 GTS suits a buyer who wants the most power of the two, at 819 bhp, along with the Ferrari badge and the strong residual and owner-club backing that comes with it. It also suits anyone who wants more cars to choose from on the used market.
The McLaren Artura Spider suits
The Artura Spider suits a buyer who values a carbon-fibre chassis, a slightly longer official electric-only range and McLaren's focus on steering feel and light weight. Its 690 bhp is still plenty for road use, and it is the rarer sight of the two.
On paper the Ferrari has the clear power advantage, but both reach 205 mph and accelerate at much the same rate in real use, so outright pace shouldn't decide it. Choose between them on character and ownership: the badge, how the dealer network suits where you live, how much you'll use electric mode, and how each car feels on a test drive. Supply matters too, as the 296 GTS turns up more often, which gives you more choice of specification and mileage.
Ferrari 296 GTS for sale, cheapest first
All 24 Ferrari 296 GTS
McLaren Artura Spider for sale, cheapest first
All 12 McLaren Artura Spider
New
McLaren Artura Spider
2025 · 7,541 miles · Automatic
£169,990
McLaren Ascot · Bracknell
New
McLaren Artura Spider
2024 · 1,495 miles · Automatic
£171,450
McLaren Ascot · Bracknell
−£1,500New
McLaren Artura Spider
2024 · 668 miles · Automatic
£174,950£176,450
McLaren Ascot · Bracknell
−£5,040New
McLaren Artura Spider
2025 · 4,255 miles · Automatic
£179,950£184,990
McLaren Ascot · Bracknell
Questions buyers ask
Which is more powerful, the Ferrari 296 GTS or the McLaren Artura Spider?
The 296 GTS, with 819 bhp against the Artura Spider's 690 bhp. Both have an official top speed of 205 mph.
Are both cars plug-in hybrids?
Yes. Each pairs a twin-turbocharged V6 with an electric motor and a battery that can be charged from a plug, so both can cover short distances on electric power alone.
Which can go further on electric power alone?
The Artura Spider has the slightly longer official electric-only range. In both cars it is enough for short town journeys or a quiet start in the morning rather than for regular commuting.
Do both have a folding hard top?
Yes. Both use a retractable hard top rather than a fabric roof, and both can raise or lower it while moving at low speed.
Are both rear-wheel drive?
Yes. Both send their power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with the engine mounted behind the driver.