A rare sight was witnessed at Ben Bach Dang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, as a Ferrari 296 GTS convertible supercar made an appearance. According to sources, the car has recently found an owner after a prolonged stay at an authorized dealership.
Thus, after being showcased at several events and malls, this officially imported Ferrari 296 GTS has been sold, with an on-road price of nearly VND 25 billion.
Photo: Huynh Trinh
It is believed that this is the fifth or sixth Ferrari 296 GTS convertible to enter the Vietnamese market. The first one was delivered to a customer in Bac Lieu province, although the couple resides and works in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
The exterior of this Ferrari 296 GTS boasts a Giallo Modena yellow paint job, complemented by silver-painted five-spoke alloy wheels and red brake calipers. The interior features carbon-fiber racing seats trimmed in yellow leather, matching the exterior color.
The Ferrari 296 GTS shares the same powerful engine as the Ferrari 296 GTB, with the added advantage of a retractable hardtop that can be raised or lowered in just 14 seconds.
The convenience of operating the Ferrari 296 GTS’ retractable hardtop is enhanced by the inclusion of a central control panel button for this purpose, along with controls for the windows.
Under the hood, the Ferrari 296 GTS convertible is equipped with a 2.9-liter V6 turbocharged gasoline engine, delivering a maximum output of 654 horsepower and a peak torque of 425 Nm.
Additionally, an electric motor positioned between the internal combustion engine and the 8-speed gearbox contributes a maximum power of 164 horsepower and a maximum torque of 315 Nm to the open-top variant of the Ferrari 296 GTB.
Photo: Huynh Trinh
Thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, the Ferrari 296 GTS boasts a combined output of 818 horsepower and 740 Nm of torque.
This powerful engine enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of 330 km/h. The 296 GTS is also Ferrari’s first hardtop convertible variant with a V6 engine.
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