Ferrari 296 GT3 (GT3)
The Ferrari 296 GT3 is Ferrari's latest customer racing GT3, built around the road car's compact 120° twin-turbo V6 and developed specifically to meet the demands of modern sprint and endurance racing. It replaces the 488 GT3 lineage with a more advanced aero package, a race-focused chassis, and a layout that gives the driver exceptional balance and precision.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L twin-turbocharged 120° V6, mid-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~600 hp (BoP-dependent)
Redline: ~8,500–8,700 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox
Weight: ~1,250 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,996 mm long × 1,979 mm wide × 1,140 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,627 mm
Tires: GT3 slicks on 18-inch racing wheels
Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with ABS and endurance-calibrated calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The 296 GT3 is a sharp, modern, and highly exploitable GT3 car that feels incredibly planted at speed while still being approachable for drivers who are smooth on inputs. Compared with older front-engined GT3 machines, it has a more neutral balance and a more immediate response on turn-in, making it feel lively without being overly nervous. Its aero platform is strong, and once loaded up through fast corners, the car rewards commitment with excellent stability and corner speed.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V6 delivers a deep, sophisticated turbo note with a harder mechanical edge than Ferrari's older V8 GT3 cars. It pulls cleanly through the mid-range with a strong surge of torque, and the turbo response is smooth rather than dramatic. In the sim, it sounds purposeful, tight, and very modern — less theatrical than a naturally aspirated Ferrari, but fast in a very serious way.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Extremely precise front end with excellent rotation on entry, especially with confident trail braking.
Traction: Strong rear grip and good power delivery, though it will still punish abrupt throttle inputs on cold tires or kerb-heavy exits.
Braking: Very stable under heavy braking, with strong ABS intervention helping keep the platform settled.
Top Speed: Competitive on straights and efficient in drag-limited conditions thanks to the car's clean aero profile.
Driving Style Tip: This is a car that rewards precision and confidence. Keep the steering inputs clean, use the aero to your advantage in fast corners, and avoid over-slowing the car — the 296 GT3 likes momentum. It's especially strong on technical circuits with a mix of medium-speed corners and heavy braking zones.
Livery & Aesthetics: The 296 GT3 looks every bit like a modern Ferrari racer: low, aggressive, and sculpted around its large rear wing and functional aero surfaces. The proportions are sleek and exotic, with a distinctive Ferrari nose and a race-developed stance that makes it stand out immediately in any GT3 field.
Whether you're chasing lap times, running long stints, or battling in traffic, the Ferrari 296 GT3 is one of the most complete and satisfying modern GT3 cars in sim racing — fast, balanced, and unmistakably Ferrari.