Ferrari 296 GTS: The version that will surprise you

Ferrari 296 GTS: Like the vast majority of the Ferrari lineup, the 296 also exists in a Spider GTS version. Just to make the most of the dual temperament offered by its electrified V6, the most powerful on the market.

What doesn't change between a 296 GTB or GTS is the first action behind the wheel. Direct influence of our smartphone addiction, the beast comes to life by pressing a touch button on the steering wheel. It finally comes to life… She just makes a few electronic sounds to confirm she's opened her eyes.

The GTS-specific experience then begins, pulling the trigger and flipping the top down. The tailgate sits almost vertically, the roof splits in two and, a bit like a Renault Wind (I suppose), the whole thing rotates 180° to hide between the passenger compartment and the engine.

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A relatively simple kinematics that requires just 14 seconds and, if necessary, up to 45 km/h. Choosing a spider for this GTS over a convertible allows the purity of the GTB lines to be preserved. But also to keep the material to work on the strength of materials.

So, to preserve performance comparable to the GTB, Ferrari has improved torsional stiffness by 50% and flexural strength by 8% on the A, B pillars and door sills.

Despite a certain loss of nobility through downsizing, Ferrari has indeed produced a small masterpiece of mechanics and technology that plays the game of our electrified era, without sacrificing the performance and fun expected from Maranello's supercars.

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It's not like before, yes it's true, but the score played outdoors will instantly fill purists with emotions who thought they were disappointed. You just need to show the same open mind that the 296 GTS lets you discover at your fingertips.