2023 Ferrari 296 GTB

The 296 GTB is Ferrari's most significant powertrain departure in decades — a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 paired with a 166bhp electric motor for 819bhp combined, in a mid-engine berlinetta that Ferrari positions as the direct spiritual successor to the Dino. This 2023/73 example was specified in Blu Abu Dhabi, a special-order two-layer metallic finish that commands a substantial premium and is comparatively rare on the 296; it's paired inside with Blu Medio leather and a recurring Giallo theme that runs through the stitching, headrest Cavallini embroidery, seat details, and the carbon ceramic brake calipers finished in Giallo Modena — a coherent, purposeful colour story rather than a mismatched options-list result.

The factory specification goes well beyond cosmetics. Carbon fibre appears on the steering wheel, racing seats (size XL), front spoiler, rear diffuser, door covers, dashboard inserts, and centre console — a full carbon interior and aero package that adds visual weight reduction alongside the structural kind. Front suspension lift makes the car's aggressive nose geometry manageable on road, and diamond-polished forged alloys with titanium wheel stud bolts round out a build clearly assembled with some thought. JBL premium audio, Apple CarPlay, and a wireless charger acknowledge that this is also a daily-usable car.

At 3,500 miles from a single owner from new, the car is essentially unworn. Ferrari warranty runs to November 2027 and the service plan extends to 2030, meaning the next few years of ownership are largely cost-predictable. The 296 GTB sits in an interesting gap in Ferrari's current range — more analogue and lighter-feeling than the SF90 Stradale, while substantially faster and more technologically advanced than the F8 Tributo it replaced.