Ferrari 488 GTB vs Ferrari 296 GTB

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Ferrari 488 GTB
$469,988 AUD
Ferrari 296 GTB
$568,300 AUD
Performance
Power492 kW▲ 610 kW
Torque▲ 760 Nm740 Nm
0–100 km/h3s▲ 2.9s
0–200 km/h8.3s▲ 7.3s
Top speed330 km/h>330 km/h
Power-to-weight334 kW/t▲ 415 kW/t
Engine
Engine3.9L twin-turbo V8 (rear-mid, F154 CB, flat-plane crank, dry sump)3.0L twin-turbo V6 + hybrid
Displacement3,902 cc2,992 cc
Cylinders86
AspirationTwin-turbochargedTwin-turbocharged
HybridNoPlug-in hybrid
Drivetrain
Driven wheelsRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission7-spd dual-clutch (DCT, 30 ms shift in race mode)8-spd dual-clutch
Efficiency
Fuel typePetrolPetrol + electric
Fuel economy11.4 L/100km▲ 6.4 L/100km
CO₂260 g/km▲ 149 g/km
Fuel tank78 L65 L
EV-only rangeN/A25 km
BatteryN/A7.5 kWh
Dimensions & weight
Length4,568 mm4,565 mm
Width (excl mirrors)1,952 mm1,958 mm
Height1,213 mm1,187 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,600 mm
Kerb weight1,475 kg▲ 1,470 kg (dry)
Wheels & brakes
Front tyre245/35 ZR20245/35 ZR20
Rear tyre305/30 ZR20305/35 ZR20
Carbon ceramic brakesStandardStandard
Ownership
Launch price$469,988 AUD$568,300 AUD
Warranty3yr / unlimited km3yr / unlimited km
Service interval12mo / 20,000 km (7yr maintenance programme)12mo / 20,000 km
Production statusDiscontinuedIn production

What each would cost to buy new

The price plus stamp duty, in the state you pick. Luxury car tax is already inside a new car’s price.

▲ 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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