2026 Ferrari 296 GTB Price in Australia

Ferrari 296 GTB introduced a new era for Ferrari’s mid-engine sports cars by combining a six-cylinder engine with plug-in hybrid assistance. The model was sold in Australia as a core Ferrari berlinetta and became notable for delivering performance beyond many earlier V8 Ferraris from a smaller, lighter and more efficient powertrain. In Ferrari’s 2026 global plan, the 296 GTB is moving into phase-out, making it increasingly an end-of-cycle new-car model rather than the newest Ferrari in the showroom.

The powertrain uses a 2,992 cc 120-degree twin-turbocharged V6 producing 663 cv on its own. An electric motor raises total system output to 610 kW, or 830 cv, while maximum torque is 740 Nm. The high-voltage battery has a capacity of 7.45 kWh and supports electric-only driving for short urban journeys. The engine and electric motor drive the rear wheels through an eight-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission.

Ferrari quotes a maximum speed above 330 km/h, 0–100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and 0–200 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The original technical specification lists a dry weight around 1,470 kg with optional lightweight equipment, giving the car a strong power-to-weight ratio. The short 2,600 mm wheelbase and compact mid-engine layout make it feel unusually agile and responsive, particularly compared with larger front-engine Ferrari GT models.

The hybrid system is integrated deeply into the chassis electronics. Ferrari’s eSSC package includes electronic traction control, electronic differential, adaptive suspension management, Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer 2.0, ABS Evo and energy recovery. The eManettino allows drivers to choose different hybrid strategies, including an electric eDrive mode and a Qualify setting designed to release maximum combined performance.

Aerodynamics are sophisticated without dominating the styling. The 296 GTB uses an active rear device and carefully managed underbody airflow to provide high-speed stability while preserving the compact, clean exterior design. The cabin follows Ferrari’s modern digital approach with a curved driver display, steering-wheel-mounted controls and an available passenger display. Although strictly a two-seater, it remains more usable on normal roads than Ferrari’s more track-focused special-series models.

Australian examples have been delivered in a broad range of Ferrari finishes, from Rosso Corsa and Rosso Scuderia to Giallo Modena, Nero Daytona, Bianco Avus, Blu Corsa, Grigio Silverstone and Rosso Imola. Owners can also select carbon-fibre exterior parts, multiple wheel designs, contrasting roof finishes and a very wide range of leather, Alcantara and stitching combinations through Ferrari’s personalisation programme.

For Australian buyers comparing the 296 GTB with the newer 296 Speciale, the GTB is the more road-oriented choice. It is still extremely fast, but its suspension, tyres and cabin are less uncompromising. The main consideration in 2026 is availability: Ferrari’s official product plan identifies the GTB as being phased out during the year. That makes remaining new examples increasingly scarce, while the model’s strong technical significance is likely to keep it important in the Ferrari Approved and collector markets.