Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano - track-focused hybrid for passionate drivers

The Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano sits low and wide under the pit-lane lights, carbon-fiber front splitter almost brushing the concrete as you walk around it. You can smell warm brakes after a hot lap, and test driver Raffaele de Simone’s helmet still rests on the roof.

Hybrid V6 with serious numbers

Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano builds on the plug-in hybrid V6 powertrain of the standard 296 GTB, pairing a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor for a combined 830 cv (around 818 hp). The car sends all of this to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

According to Ferrari, the turbocharged 120-degree V6 alone delivers 663 cv at 8,000 rpm, with the e-motor adding 167 cv, and the Assetto Fiorano package does not change those headline figures, but it makes it easier to use that power on track. Ferrari states a dry weight as low as around 1,470 kg in the right configuration, helped by extensive use of carbon fiber in the doors and other components. Ferrari 296 GTB official model page

Assetto Fiorano pack for the circuit

Ferrari designed the Assetto Fiorano package specifically for drivers who spend serious time on circuit days and want sharper dynamics straight from the factory. The pack adds Multimatic shock absorbers with fixed calibration, tuned for track performance, and light composite materials for the cabin and body.

The front bumper and splitter get additional carbon-fiber elements, and certain body panels are replaced with lighter alternatives, reducing weight compared with the regular 296 GTB. Ferrari also offers optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2R tires for this version, and an ultra-light Lexan rear screen, both tailored to track day enthusiasts. Ferrari newsroom feature on the 296 GTB

A sharper driving experience

On Ferrari’s Fiorano test track, chief executive Benedetto Vigna has described the 296 GTB family as central to the brand’s hybrid push, and engineers like technical director Enrico Galli talk about “fun to drive” as a key metric. In Assetto Fiorano trim, the car answers that brief with more immediate steering response and higher cornering speeds.

Drivers report that the combination of the V6’s aggressive note and the instant torque of the e-motor makes the Assetto Fiorano feel vivid out of slow corners, while the fixed Multimatic dampers keep the body tied down over kerbs. The interior, with Alcantara and lighter materials, preserves Ferrari’s recognizable steering wheel layout with manettino, eDrive and hybrid modes. Top Gear review of the Ferrari 296 GTB

Pricing, availability and target buyers

Ferrari sells the 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano as a configuration option on the 296 GTB rather than as a separate model line, with the pack priced above the already high base price of the car. Reports from European dealers suggest a base 296 GTB list price starting around 269,000 euro, with Assetto Fiorano adding a notable five-figure premium depending on local taxes and options.

Order books for the 296 GTB and its Assetto Fiorano variant have been open for some time in major markets, and delivery slots depend on production planning and regional allocations. Customers in Europe, North America and Asia can specify Assetto Fiorano when ordering a new 296 GTB, making it primarily a product for track-minded private owners who still want road legality. Autocar analysis of Ferrari 296 GTB pricing

Context: Ferrari hybrid strategy and stock

The 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano sits alongside other electrified Ferrari products such as the SF90 Stradale and the upcoming SF90 successor, illustrating how Maranello is using plug-in hybrid technology to lift performance and meet emissions regulation without abandoning combustion engines. For investors, these hybrid supercars help Ferrari defend margins as regulatory pressure rises and as the brand expands its product mix.

On the Borsa Italiana in Milan, Ferrari N.V. stock, listed under ISIN NL0011585146, reflects expectations about demand for models like the 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano and the broader electrified lineup.