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Hypebeast
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Ferrari Unveils 296 GT3 Evo, an Endurance Racer Sharpened for 2026 Debut
Summary Ferrarihas revealed the 296 GT3 Evo, an evolution of its successfulGT3and LMGT3 platforms, set to race in the 2026 season. The car was unveiled at Spa-Francorchamps, three years after the original 296 GT3 made its debut at the same circuit. Developed from two years of racing data and customer feedback, the Evo improves aerodynamic stability, setup flexibility and component reliability. It retains the same 3L twin-turbo V6 but gains a revised gear ratio setup for better torque delivery. The bodywork has been overhauled to reduce sensitivity in turbulent air and enhance cooling, particularly for the front brakes. A key visual update includes dual bonnet intakes and a redesigned rear wing with a quick-adjust system. Suspension kinematics have also been reworked to improve handling and simplify pit setups. The cockpit benefits from a stronger air conditioning system to aid driver comfort in endurance conditions. Ferrari plans to offer the 296 GT3 Evo as an upgrade kit for current 296 GT3 owners, underlining its modular design ethos. The model builds on a platform that has already claimed over 140 wins and 405 podiums across 343 races. The 296 GT3 Evo is positioned to push Ferrari's GT program even further in global competition.
Top Gear
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Ferrari's new 296 GT3 Evo is here: who upset it?
Ferrari's new 296 GT3 Evo is here: who upset it? Uber successful racer gets subtle aero and mechanical tweaks for 2026, including many new air inlets Skip 6 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 6 After two years of campaigning its 296 GT3 and LMGT3 racers, Ferrari has announced this new 'Evo' replacement set to debut in the 2026 season. And no, we aren't sure what it's upset about either, given the current car is already quite successful. Key changes for the Evo include revised aero, helping the car to be 'even more competitive in all conditions'. The six-speed sequential transmission has also been tweaked to offer better torque delivery at both low and high speeds. Advertisement - Page continues below Outputs are confirmed to be the same, peaking at 600bhp/524lb ft. Compared to the road car, the twin-turbo V6 is mounted slightly further forward, reducing the centre of gravity and providing greater torsional rigidity. It's also angled ever so slightly to allow room for that ferocious rear diffuser, which works in tandem with the equally scary front splitter and various new inlet channels to hunker the Evo down with more urge. The front is more profiled than the current 296 GT3 for better stability during slipstreaming, while the wheel arch louvres have been recast to deal more effectively with dirty air. The bonnet intakes have also been tweaked to deliver 20 per cent more airflow to the brakes to help with cooling. This is precisely the sort of obsessive engineering that's helped the 296 to claim, at the time of writing, 140 wins from 343 races (amounting to five titles). That includes success at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. So we ask again, 296: what on earth are you so salty about? Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
