Ferrari 296 GTB
3 model years from 2022 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2022–2026
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 20,820 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 296 GTB in brief
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB is a two seaters offered with a 2.9L 6-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,241 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 4% worse than the 2026 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Ferrari 296 GTB has 3 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
2025 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
How the 2022 296 GTB compares
The 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB is a two seaters offered with a 2.9L 6-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,241 lb.
About the Ferrari 296 GTB
The Ferrari 296 is a sports car built since 2022 by the Italian company Ferrari. The 296 is a two-seater, offered as a GTB coupe and a GTS folding hard-top convertible. It is a plug-in hybrid with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and its powertrain combines a twin-turbocharged 120-degree bank angle V6, with an electric motor fitted in between engine and gearbox. The 296 can be driven in electric-only mode for short distances, to comply with use in urban zero-emission zones.
From the Wikipedia article "Ferrari 296", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 296 GTB pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Compare head to head
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Alternatives to the 2026 296 GTB
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lotus Emira | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Ferrari Roma | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Aston Martin Vantage | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →

