330 km / h in an open car ?! Are there volunteers in the crowd?

Ferrari is determined to prove that it is still the best sports car maker in the world, in Formula 1 they are on the podium, and now launch a car that manages to provide an open car driving experience with closed model performance

Seagull Galil

21/04/2022

Thursday, 21 April 2022, 14:34 Updated: 14:53

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If you're looking for numbers and performance jump to the end of the next section, but if you want to understand the open 296GTS, stay with us for a moment.

About a week ago we were informed by Ferrari that a new car would be launched in April, a few days later another message came up with a picture of an interesting silhouette accompanied by a password that accompanies the 6-cylinder cars in Ferrari "fun to drive".

For the most part, Ferrari traditionally usually takes at least a year from the moment a model is announced until an open version comes out so it was unlikely that this was Ferrari's 296 open, prosang, crossover, currently in exploration stages with no-cost tentative orders and so the consensus was on Something new and interesting, maybe the new 12 cylinders or something completely new ...

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Ferrari in production difficulties Why was it so urgent to take out another car? (Photo: Manufacturer's website)

Cork in production line

Usually when a new Ferrari is launched it takes about half a year for trial models to start being discovered and 9 months for dealers to receive test drive models, first customer cars are usually delivered about a year after ordering, these cars are reserved for the company's largest customers.

If you are like the rest of the person you will probably wait longer towards the year and a half for your car if you ordered at launch.

For mid-to-end cars the life of the model will take something like 7 months to go through the manufacturing process.

So what has changed in Ferrari?

Well, for the first time in a long time Ferrari is offered for sale to the general public (relatively, yes?) Only the two 6-cylinder 296 hybrid cars and the 8-cylinder Rome.

And although the plant is still working on orders of models from 2021, Ferrari needed an expansion of supply and is surprising at the launch of the second version of this new generation.

Despite the deceptive appearance, this is not a random configuration (Photo: Manufacturer's website)

What looks like a targa configuration at first glance is actually with a hardtop that opens.

When the two hump arches we are used to are replaced by a perfect arc over the passengers' heads, and a beautiful peek window to the engine behind the arc.

Mechanically and in terms of performance it is almost identical to the closed version, but for those looking for the speed sensation it will probably be much more experiential than the 296 due to the open roof.

If anyone is still looking askance at a 6-cylinder hybrid Ferrari engine, it's important to understand that there's a scary, stronger and faster monster on Ferrari's home track than all of Ferrari's internal combustion cars, faster than the F8 and only a second slower than the 12-cylinder edged end version. The 812 Competation.

It is not a version for those with a budget limit who are looking for the entry-level model, on the contrary, it is priced high, slightly above the F8 in the base version and slightly more in its combat version.

All this with a relatively small motor with a volume of 2,990 cc and a system similar to the electrical system that the SF90 has.

In the meantime, we will imagine sitting in it and becoming a verumra in the mouth (Photo: manufacturer's website)

How fast and powerful is it?

0 per 100 in 2.9 seconds is the same as the closed, at 200 it reaches 7.6 three hundredths above the closed.

The red line is at 8,500 rpm, and without too much effort it will reach 330 km / h.

As for the laps on the track, then she circled Fiorano in 1:21: 8 versus 1:21 in the close.

For comparison the 8F will do it at 1:22.5, the Pista at 1:21.5 and the C812 will do it at 1:20.

Its secret is in weight, it weighs 1,540 kilos (dry weight, without fluids, fuel and oil) compared to 1,470 kilos of closed, impressive achievement and a small gap when it comes to an open version that includes a roof mechanism, body and chassis reinforcements.

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Central and high exhaust, in Ferrari the engine is called "the 12th" due to its sound (Photo: manufacturer's website)

Technical diving

The engine (code name F163) is a completely new design in the Ferrari, and as mentioned comes in a volume of 2,992 cc, and rises to 8,500 rpm and sounds just amazing, in the company it got the nickname "the 12th" due to its huge sound, it seems to have invested a lot in both suction timing And the noise produced by the manifolds both in the exhaust system and in the sound of the engine in order to achieve this.The engine itself produces 654 horses alone and is reinforced by an electrical system similar to that installed in the formidable SF90, the system provides another 164 horses for a total of 818 horses and 75.5 kg.

In Ferrari, leave the window above the engine, for the enjoyment of the environment (Photo: Manufacturer's website)

The V-shaped motor is built at a wide angle of 120 degrees, this is important because it allows for a more compact configuration to the engine compartment.

Because of this it is possible to place the turbocharger above the engine.

Engine technology includes upgraded classic elements like super-high-pressure 5,000 PSI fuel injection, 180,000 rpm turbochargers. These are things never seen before, even in a company like Ferrari. There is also aluminum in the block and engine head and other unused elements In the past, such as changing the entry point to the sides of the cylinder head that optimizes the flow of air to the combustion chambers. It is clear that the company made serious use of the knowledge it has in handling metals to contain these. Q By electric power, if you feel like sneaking "slowly" and quietly somewhere.

Here and there, hints of the manufacturer's past cars were hidden (Photo: manufacturer's website)

It uses the 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox used in Rome, SF90 and Portofino, similar to the 90. It is powered by an advanced electronic system that adds the power of electric motors while it can change even engine ignition parameters to achieve optimal combination between The electric to burn.

By the way electric motors, one of the amazing things is that they are not on the front axle unlike other electric vehicles, which Ferrari says should ensure cleaner and more direct steering.

We solved the dilemma - we will take both (Photo: manufacturer's website)

As for the outer shell and aerodynamics, the GTS shows that the 296 was built to be open, the roof retains the appearance of the Berlinetta and at first looks like a Targa configuration, a nice trick, a concealed folding hardtop, there is also a window to the engine which does not exist in other recently released models. The bridge over the seats instead of the protective arches adds to the look of its futuristic race car.

When the car itself with simple and elegant lines without overload, as if painted with a single brushstroke, front headlights have aerodynamic elements that allow air passage to the front brake cooling system, rear 4 thin headlights and elevated exhaust in the center, one of the new elements is a dynamic spoiler.

As usual, the company incorporates elements such as a homage to past cars such as the 250LM and the 50J limited production and forgotten based on the 488.

Changes in the side air intakes made it possible to move parts of the cooling system back.

Which gave the option for a smooth and clean design at the front.

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Digital dashboard and driver environment reminiscent of that of the SF90 (Photo: Manufacturer's website)

In terms of the driver's environment everything is really similar to the SF90 Spectacular digital indicator area, steering wheel user elements that like the 90 have gone digital, a passenger information display next to the driver like most new models and a driving mode selector in the center right of the driver, the main change is redesign of seats Facelift and now look even more sporty than before.

What's left?

Expect a normal price or waiting time that can be measured in human years probably not.

So at least for a test drive in it ...

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