Ferrari Unveils €400,000-Plus Hybrid Supercars for Collectors
Ferrari NV unveiled new special editions of its best-selling sports car, the 296, in a bid to extend the life of the model and cash in on an incremental boost in performance.
The 296 Speciale coupé will start at €407,000 ($463,000), with deliveries commencing in the first quarter of next year, Ferrari said Tuesday. The Speciale A convertible, slated for the following quarter, will cost €462,000. Both are big steps up from the €292,000 price tag on the base existing model, the 296 GTB.
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