The powertrain assembly comprises a V6 turbo ICE , with the 8-speed DCT and E-Diff , and the MGU-K located between the engine and the gearbox . A clutch is set between the ICE and the electric motor to decouple them in electric-only eDrive mode . Lastly there is a high-voltage battery and the inverter which controls the electric motors .
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
Thanks to its 663 cv and 221 cv / l , the 296 GTB ’ s ICE sets the new specific power output record for a production road car . Central to achieving this result was the introduction of the 120 ° vee configuration with equally-spaced firings as well as the positioning of the turbos inside the vee which produces a much more compact engine and optimally distributed masses .
The architecture is also ideal in terms of combustion sequence and the integration of the intake plenums and the engine supports on the intake sides of the cylinder heads . The engine is thus lighter and more compact because of the elimination of the plenums and exterior supports , while the fluid-dynamics benefit from the reduction in volumes , boosting intake efficiency . The 120 ° vee architecture , which offers more space between the cylinder banks than a 90 ° vee , meant the turbos could be installed centrally , thus significantly reducing the unit ’ s overall size and the distance the air has to cover to arrive in the combustion chamber , maximising the fluid dynamics and efficiency of the intake and exhaust line ducts .
To obtain this specific power output , the pressure in the combustion chamber had to be pushed to new heights . Boosting the pressure in the chamber demanded exceptional development from both a thermal-fluid-dynamic and structural point of view without compromising on engine weight and reliability . To that end , Ferrari poured all of its significant expertise in alloys , dimensioning and components into engineering the aluminium engine block and cylinder heads . Both components are new and specific to the new V6 architecture .
As was the case with the SF90 Stradale , for clients who want to exploit the car ’ s extreme power and performance to the utmost , particularly on the track , the 296 GTB is also available with the Assetto Fiorano package , which includes lightweight features and aero modifications .
POWERTRAIN
The 296 GTB is the first Ferrari road car to sport a V6 turbo with a vee with an angle of 120 ° between the cylinder banks , coupled with a plug-in electric motor . This new V6 has been designed and engineered from a clean sheet by Ferrari ’ s engineers specifically for this installation and is the first Ferrari to feature the turbos installed inside the vee . Aside from bringing significant advantages in terms of packaging , lowering the centre of gravity and reducing engine mass , this particular architecture helps deliver extremely high levels of power . The result is that the new Ferrari V6 has set a new specific power output record for a production car of 221 cv / l .
As the V6 turbo is integrated with an electric motor at the rear , the 296 GTB ’ s combined maximum power output is 830 cv , putting it at the top of the rear-wheel-drive sports car segment as well as making it extremely flexible . This is true both in terms of day-to-day contexts ( the 296 GTB has a full-electric mode range of 25 km ), and in driving enjoyment ( accelerator pedal response is instant and smooth at all engine speeds ).
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