Ferrari 296 Speciale (2025) - Rosso Corsa

• Limited Edition of 199 pieces
• Finished in Rosso Corsa with a Nero interior
• Bespoke Models can be built to the owner's specification
• Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen
• 1:8 scale model, over 58 cms/23 inches long
• Made using the finest quality materials
• Over 3000 hours to develop the model
• Over 300 hours to build each model
• Thousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
• Built using original CAD designs, paint codes and material specifications from Ferrari

Representing Ferrari’s latest offering in its iconic line of special version berlinettas, the 296 Speciale boasts an unparalleled driving experience, capable of delivering a record-setting power output 880hp with an engine derived from the 296 Challenge. Rooted in Ferrari’s racing history, this striking coupe further draws on the 296 GTB with a lighter, more sporting design, perfect for thrill-seeking Ferrari drivers by virtue of its astounding responsiveness and agility.

Technical Developments

Drawing on the components of the internal combustion engine of the 296 Challenge, Ferrari engineers exploited the marque’s extensive experience in motorsports to create the Ferrari 296 Speciale, generating a power output of 880hp and setting an astonishing precedent for a Ferrari rear-wheel-drive. The 296 Speciale’s plug-in hybrid architecture augments the capabilities of the 296 GTB, demonstrated by the rear-mid 120° V6 twin turbo engine’s extraordinary power output of 700cv, working in collaboration with the electric motor to provide added torque and power. Capable of disengaging from the engine, the motor further delivers a full-electric driving mode that offers up to 180cv in the new extra boost mode. The placement of the turbos at the heart of the vee allows the six-cylinder engine to maintain its familiar, distinctive timbre, albeit with a richer quality, intensity and volume and delivered from the engine into the cabin through newly evolved acoustic ducts to heighten the driving experience. The electric motor works in synergy with Ferrari’s eight-speed DCT gearbox to decrease shift times and amplify the sound of the engine with each up and downshift, increasing driver engagement for a more thrilling drive.

Through placement of an aero-damper at the front of the car and vertical fin and active spoiler at the rear, the 296 Speciale generates 435kg of downforce at 250km/h; the active spoiler is controlled by a new actuator control strategy to optimise rear-end stability through reduced times between Low Drag, High Downforce and the new Medium Downforce configurations. With particular attention placed on enhancing driving thrills, Ferrari engineers focused on saving weight when designing the 296 Speciale, decreasing the car’s weight by 60kg in comparison to the 296 GTB by utilising carbon fibre and titanium for elements of the bodyshell and engine. The outcome was a 1.60kg/cv weight/power ratio: a new record for a rear-wheel drive Ferrari berlinetta.

A Striking Design

Drawing inspiration from closed-wheel racing Ferraris, Ferrari engineers meticulously combined the car’s capabilities of extreme performance with its striking, sporting design. The front of the car’s audacious form showcases three pairs of louvres symmetrically aligned atop its more scalloped front bonnet, whilst the wing-shaped suspended splitter gives the front of the 296 Speciale a wider look, boasting a powerful design that simultaneously allows for larger air intakes through the distinctive radiator slits. At the rear, the tail is set within two brand new protruding side wings, incorporated to decrease drag and generate downforce whilst drawing attention to the compact bodywork colour of the tail. Embedded taillights within a broader black strip give the impression of visual lightness, while the innovative positioning of the tailpipe above the diffuser, which protrudes further outwards as seen on a race car, harks back to the powerful design of the Ferrari F80.

From the side, the car’s aggressive form becomes more apparent: the bubble-like look of the cockpit dovetails into the metal mesh of the rear deck, veiling the technical dark cover for a more elegant appearance. The car’s dynamic shape is accentuated by its lower visual centre of gravity at the front, whilst the radiator air vents positioned on the lower front bumper and protruding winglets at the rear signal the car’s unique technical style. Inspired by the carbon-fibre wheel of the F80, the five-spoke forged wheel has been designed specifically for the 296 Speciale with a contemporary, stylised approach; its depth and three-dimensionality are emphasised by the spokes’ darker, diamond-cut finishes. Developed through virtual simulation specifically for the 296 Speciale, the car’s tyres are a dedicated variant of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tyre, providing the car with optimal dynamics and usability, improved grip and more rapid response.

Featuring few elements for a more streamlined interior, the 296 Speciale’s cockpit exudes a racing atmosphere, featuring bare fasteners and a raised console, at the heart of which the iconic shift gate catches the eye from the central tunnel and paying homage to Ferraris of the past.

Inspired by the car’s sporting spirit, the Speciale 296 at 1:8 scale is available in the bold Rosso Corsa finish, invoking Ferrari’s most iconic colour and combined with the sophisticated Nero interior. Hand-built and assembled with the finest materials, this fine scale model is limited to just 199 pieces, created using original CAD designs, paint codes and material specifications from Ferrari, allowing us to perfectly recreate each detail at scale. Furthermore, the model has undergone detailed scrutiny by Ferrari’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.

The Ferrari 296 Speciale in Rosso Corsa is limited to an edition of 199 pieces at 1:8 scale.