Ferrari 296 GTB vs Ferrari 488 GTB

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Ferrari 296 GTB
~$568,300 AUD
Ferrari 488 GTB
$469,988 AUD
Performance
Power 610 kW492 kW
Torque740 Nm 760 Nm
0–100 km/h 2.9s3s
0–200 km/h 7.3s8.3s
Top speed>330 km/h330 km/h
Power-to-weight 415 kW/t334 kW/t
Engine
Engine3.0L twin-turbo V6 + hybrid3.9L twin-turbo V8 (rear-mid, F154 CB, flat-plane crank, dry sump)
Displacement2,992 cc3,902 cc
Cylinders68
AspirationTwin-turbochargedTwin-turbocharged
HybridPlug-in hybridNo
Drivetrain
Driven wheelsRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission8-spd dual-clutch7-spd dual-clutch (DCT, 30 ms shift in race mode)
Efficiency
Fuel typePetrol + electricPetrol
Fuel economy 6.4 L/100km11.4 L/100km
CO₂ 149 g/km260 g/km
Fuel tank65 L78 L
EV-only range25 kmN/A
Battery7.5 kWhN/A
Dimensions & weight
Length4,565 mm4,568 mm
Width (excl mirrors)1,958 mm1,952 mm
Height1,187 mm1,213 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,650 mm
Kerb weight 1,470 kg (dry)1,475 kg
Wheels & brakes
Front tyre245/35 ZR20245/35 ZR20
Rear tyre305/35 ZR20305/30 ZR20
Carbon ceramic brakesStandardStandard
Ownership
Launch price~$568,300 AUD$469,988 AUD
Warranty3yr / unlimited km3yr / unlimited km
Service interval12mo / 20,000 km12mo / 20,000 km (7yr maintenance programme)
Production statusIn productionDiscontinued

marks the stronger figure. Prices are launch RRP before on-road costs. Weight basis varies between makers, so power-to-weight is indicative. Specs checked 28 Jul 2026.

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