The Ferrari 296 GTS is a two-seater built from 1995 to 2026. Engines offered: Hybrid. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 296 GTS is
The Ferrari 296 GTS is a two-seater that Ferrari built from 1995 to 2026 — 32 model years. It has been offered with Hybrid power. Its closest siblings in the Ferrari range: F40, Enzo, Testarossa.
Ferrari 296 GTS tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 296 GTS owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ferrari 296 GTS have? Power & range
The Ferrari 296 GTS is offered with 1 powertrain — 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Ferrari 296 GTS, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2.9L · 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | RWD | Premium and Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 296 GTS by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ferrari 296 GTS. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 296 GTS | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 1 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ferrari 296 GTS?
The 296 GTS is a two-seater, built from 1995 to 2026. Engines offered: Hybrid.
What is the Ferrari 296 GTS warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 296 GTS reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 296 GTS?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Ferrari
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari F40 | 1991–1992 | 2 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari Enzo | 2003–2003 | — | 8 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari California | 2010–2014 | 14 | 16 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ferrari Testarossa | 1985–2026 | 8 | 11 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Ferrari FF | 2010–2016 | 11 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 812 Superfast | — | 6 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |