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Ferrari Unveils the 296 Speciale

MARANELLO (April 29, 2025) – Ferrari has presented its latest special version model, the 296 Speciale, a mid-rear engined plug-in hybrid berlinetta. This car takes its rightful place in the exclusive lineage of special version Ferrari berlinettas and, just like its forebears – the Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale and 488 Pista – has been conceived to set the new benchmark in terms of driving thrills and engagement, not just for the marque’s production range, but for the segment as a whole.

The astonishing capabilities of the 296 Speciale in terms of agility, turn-in responsiveness and stability set it apart. This special version not only multiplies the already extraordinary performance of the 296 GTB but also introduces a sense of predictability and intuitiveness that makes this a car unlike any other. Conceived for the Ferrarista who demands an unrivalled driving experience, the 296 Speciale represents the new pinnacle for the Ferrari production range in terms of driving fun and is dedicated to owners in search of that special feeling of being at the wheel of a car with extraordinary performance.

The 296 Speciale takes the agility and responsiveness of the 296 GTB to extreme new heights by exploiting the full potential of its plug-in hybrid architecture, consisting of a rear-mid 120° V6 twin turbo engine and an electric motor, a short wheelbase and innovative dynamic control systems. The drivetrain delivers an astonishing combined power output of 880 hp, 50 more than the 296 GTB and a record for a rear-wheel-drive production Ferrari.

To make these results possible, Ferrari drew extensively from its experience in motor sports: the internal combustion engine borrows from the powerplant of the 296 Challenge in terms of engine management maps and boost strategy, and boasts titanium connecting rods, reinforced pistons and a lightened crankshaft. All these elements, together with a knock control system derived from Formula 1, have raised the power output of the V6 to 700 cv, 37 more than the model this special version is based on. The V6 engine of the 296 Speciale maintains its distinctive timbre, a sound consisting of the pure harmonics of the 3^rd, 6^th, and 9^th combustion orders which, in this application, have gained in quality, intensity and volume.

The electric motor has also been uprated and is now capable of delivering 180 cv in the new extra boost mode. This increase in power has also made it possible to introduce a new strategy for the eight-speed DCT transmission, which makes use of additional torque during shifts to shorten shift times and increase both performance and driver engagement.

The 296 Speciale generates 435 kg of downforce at 250 km/h – 20% more than the 296 GTB – thanks to innovative solutions developed and tested on the 296 Challenge. These include the aero damper integrated into the front bonnet and the vertical fins on the rear bumper which incorporate new side wings that work in synergy with the active rear spoiler to generate additional downforce. The spoiler is now managed by a new actuator control strategy that not only shortens the transition time between Low Drag (LD) and High Downforce (HD) configurations by 50% but also introduces a new Medium Downforce (MD) configuration, which improves rear-end stability at high speeds.

A great deal of attention was dedicated to saving weight, which is crucial for increasing driving thrills. Overall weight has been reduced by 60 kg compared with the 296 GTB by using materials such as carbon fibre for some of the bodyshell parts and titanium for components in the engine. The resulting weight/power ratio is just 1.60 kg/cv, a record for a rear-wheel-drive Ferrari berlinetta.

To accentuate the dynamic capabilities of the 296 Speciale and ensure that the car behaves predictably when driven at the limit, Ferrari’s engineers also worked on fine-tuning the electronic control systems, suspension set-up and tires. The 296 Speciale is equipped with the latest generation of the ABS Evo dynamic control system, which improves braking precision and repeatability in all surface and grip conditions. The spring and damper settings have been revised – the car now rides 5 mm lower than the 296 GTB – reducing maximum roll angle when cornering by 13% and improving the behavior of the car at the limit.

Strong Results at Broad Arrow’s Second Annual Porsche Auction in Partnership with Air|Water

GROSSE POINT, Mich. (April 29, 2025) – Broad Arrow Auctions brought serious excitement to this year’s Air|Water event, hosting a high-energy Porsche auction inside The Hangar at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California. Hundreds of bidders competed onsite, online, and over the phones to take home some of the finest Porsche examples, helping drive total sales to $15.3 million.

With thousands of passionate collectors and enthusiasts packing the venue, the energy in the room hit a high point as an exceptional RUF CTR Yellowbird topped auction results and emerged as a clear crowd favorite. With a spectacular showcase of Porsche models on display, the event proved once again that passion for the marque runs deep across the collector community.

Broad Arrow now heads to the beautiful shores of Lake Como for its Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction as the official auction partner of the globally recognized event.

Volkswagen Unveils Special Race Car Livery to Celebrate 50 Years of Polo

MILTON KEYNES, U.K. (April 29, 2025) – Volkswagen has unveiled a special Harlequin-themed race livery to celebrate 50 years of the Polo. Revealed to the public for the first time at Bicester Motion’s springtime Scramble event, the eye-popping color scheme was chosen by Volkswagen fans on social media and will now adorn iconic championship-winning Polo rally cars for some thrilling birthday-related activities later this year. 

Taking pride of place on Volkswagen’s Bicester show stand, the new ‘birthday suit’ was revealed on a Polo R World Rallycross (WRX) show car – a replica of Johan Kristoffersson’s all-conquering multi-championship winning FIA WRX car.

Four distinct liveries were originally available for Volkswagen fans to choose from as part of a global online poll – all inspired by the popular and quirky Polo Harlequin special edition in the 1990s. The winning paint scheme features a 1980s-style pop-art pattern and the original Harlequin car colors: Chagallblau (Chagall blue, pantone code LD5D), Flashrot (Flash red, LP3G), Ginstergelb (Ginster yellow, LR132) and Pistazie (Pistachio, LD6D).

Four other Polo models were also on display at Bicester, all adding their own splash of color to the birthday celebrations. An original Polo GLS Mk1 from 1975 in Inari silver represented the original design of the first Polo model. A Cherry red Polo Mk2 garnered a lot of attention, while the current generation Polo Black Edition and sporty Polo GTI in blue and black showcased the evolution of the model over five decades and 20 million sales worldwide.

“The Polo is a model that resonates with so many people for different reasons. They might have been fans of the Polo rally cars as they dominated world championships over the years, their parents might have owned a Mk1 or Mk2 Polo, or it might have been the car in which they learned to drive. Whatever the reason, the Polo is a special and enduring model for Volkswagen and that’s why it is great when we get to celebrate these milestone moments in such a colourful way.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing this one-off livery in action later in the year as the birthday celebrations really ramp up.”

– Mike Orford, Head of PR and Communications at Volkswagen UK

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GROSSE POINT, Mich. (April 29, 2025) – Broad Arrow Auctions brought serious excitement to this year’s Air|Water event, hosting a high-energy Porsche auction inside The Hangar at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California. Hundreds of bidders competed onsite, online, and over the phones to take home some of the finest Porsche examples, helping drive total sales to $15.3 million.

With thousands of passionate collectors and enthusiasts packing the venue, the energy in the room hit a high point as an exceptional RUF CTR Yellowbird topped auction results and emerged as a clear crowd favorite. With a spectacular showcase of Porsche models on display, the event proved once again that passion for the marque runs deep across the collector community.

Broad Arrow now heads to the beautiful shores of Lake Como for its Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction as the official auction partner of the globally recognized event.

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MILTON KEYNES, U.K. (April 29, 2025) – Volkswagen has unveiled a special Harlequin-themed race livery to celebrate 50 years of the Polo. Revealed to the public for the first time at Bicester Motion’s springtime Scramble event, the eye-popping color scheme was chosen by Volkswagen fans on social media and will now adorn iconic championship-winning Polo rally cars for some thrilling birthday-related activities later this year.

Taking pride of place on Volkswagen’s Bicester show stand, the new ‘birthday suit’ was revealed on a Polo R World Rallycross (WRX) show car – a replica of Johan Kristoffersson’s all-conquering multi-championship winning FIA WRX car.

Four distinct liveries were originally available for Volkswagen fans to choose from as part of a global online poll – all inspired by the popular and quirky Polo Harlequin special edition in the 1990s. The winning paint scheme features a 1980s-style pop-art pattern and the original Harlequin car colors: Chagallblau (Chagall blue, pantone code LD5D), Flashrot (Flash red, LP3G), Ginstergelb (Ginster yellow, LR132) and Pistazie (Pistachio, LD6D).

Four other Polo models were also on display at Bicester, all adding their own splash of color to the birthday celebrations. An original Polo GLS Mk1 from 1975 in Inari silver represented the original design of the first Polo model. A Cherry red Polo Mk2 garnered a lot of attention, while the current generation Polo Black Edition and sporty Polo GTI in blue and black showcased the evolution of the model over five decades and 20 million sales worldwide.

“The Polo is a model that resonates with so many people for different reasons. They might have been fans of the Polo rally cars as they dominated world championships over the years, their parents might have owned a Mk1 or Mk2 Polo, or it might have been the car in which they learned to drive. Whatever the reason, the Polo is a special and enduring model for Volkswagen and that’s why it is great when we get to celebrate these milestone moments in such a colourful way.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing this one-off livery in action later in the year as the birthday celebrations really ramp up.”

– Mike Orford, Head of PR and Communications at Volkswagen UK

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MARANELLO (April 29, 2025) – Ferrari has presented its latest special version model, the 296 Speciale, a mid-rear engined plug-in hybrid berlinetta. This car takes its rightful place in the exclusive lineage of special version Ferrari berlinettas and, just like its forebears – the Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale and 488 Pista – has been conceived to set the new benchmark in terms of driving thrills and engagement, not just for the marque’s production range, but for the segment as a whole.

The astonishing capabilities of the 296 Speciale in terms of agility, turn-in responsiveness and stability set it apart. This special version not only multiplies the already extraordinary performance of the 296 GTB but also introduces a sense of predictability and intuitiveness that makes this a car unlike any other. Conceived for the Ferrarista who demands an unrivalled driving experience, the 296 Speciale represents the new pinnacle for the Ferrari production range in terms of driving fun and is dedicated to owners in search of that special feeling of being at the wheel of a car with extraordinary performance.

The 296 Speciale takes the agility and responsiveness of the 296 GTB to extreme new heights by exploiting the full potential of its plug-in hybrid architecture, consisting of a rear-mid 120° V6 twin turbo engine and an electric motor, a short wheelbase and innovative dynamic control systems. The drivetrain delivers an astonishing combined power output of 880 hp, 50 more than the 296 GTB and a record for a rear-wheel-drive production Ferrari.

To make these results possible, Ferrari drew extensively from its experience in motor sports: the internal combustion engine borrows from the powerplant of the 296 Challenge in terms of engine management maps and boost strategy, and boasts titanium connecting rods, reinforced pistons and a lightened crankshaft. All these elements, together with a knock control system derived from Formula 1, have raised the power output of the V6 to 700 cv, 37 more than the model this special version is based on. The V6 engine of the 296 Speciale maintains its distinctive timbre, a sound consisting of the pure harmonics of the 3^rd, 6^th, and 9^th combustion orders which, in this application, have gained in quality, intensity and volume.

The electric motor has also been uprated and is now capable of delivering 180 cv in the new extra boost mode. This increase in power has also made it possible to introduce a new strategy for the eight-speed DCT transmission, which makes use of additional torque during shifts to shorten shift times and increase both performance and driver engagement.

The 296 Speciale generates 435 kg of downforce at 250 km/h – 20% more than the 296 GTB – thanks to innovative solutions developed and tested on the 296 Challenge. These include the aero damper integrated into the front bonnet and the vertical fins on the rear bumper which incorporate new side wings that work in synergy with the active rear spoiler to generate additional downforce. The spoiler is now managed by a new actuator control strategy that not only shortens the transition time between Low Drag (LD) and High Downforce (HD) configurations by 50% but also introduces a new Medium Downforce (MD) configuration, which improves rear-end stability at high speeds.

A great deal of attention was dedicated to saving weight, which is crucial for increasing driving thrills. Overall weight has been reduced by 60 kg compared with the 296 GTB by using materials such as carbon fibre for some of the bodyshell parts and titanium for components in the engine. The resulting weight/power ratio is just 1.60 kg/cv, a record for a rear-wheel-drive Ferrari berlinetta.

To accentuate the dynamic capabilities of the 296 Speciale and ensure that the car behaves predictably when driven at the limit, Ferrari’s engineers also worked on fine-tuning the electronic control systems, suspension set-up and tires. The 296 Speciale is equipped with the latest generation of the ABS Evo dynamic control system, which improves braking precision and repeatability in all surface and grip conditions. The spring and damper settings have been revised – the car now rides 5 mm lower than the 296 GTB – reducing maximum roll angle when cornering by 13% and improving the behavior of the car at the limit.

Powertrain
The heart of the powertrain of the 296 Speciale is an evolution of the Ferrari V6 unit equipping the 296 GTB and 296 GTS. The V6 works in conjunction with the electric motor of the plug-in hybrid system, which is installed between the internal combustion engine itself and the 8-speed DCT gearbox. An additional clutch decouples the engine and electric motor to enable full-electric driving mode. Completing the system are the high voltage battery and the inverter. As a result of the new extra boost strategy introduced for the electric motor, the combined power of the system is now an astonishing 880 hp, a remarkable 50 cv more than the output of the 296 GTB.

Internal combustion engine
The twin-turbo six-cylinder Ferrari engine which debuted on the 296 GTB now boasts an even more enthralling sound and class-beating performance. The engine retains its innovative 120° V6 architecture and the Hot-V configuration, which places the turbos in the middle of the vee. The development work focused on increasing torque and power and introducing weight-saving solutions.

The peak power output of 700 cv from the internal combustion engine (37 more than the 296 GTB engine) sets a new specific power record for this class of 234 cv/l. The weight-saving measures introduced for this car have also touched on the powertrain, with new solutions for a number of components such as castings, connecting rod/piston assemblies and engine studs, all drawing extensively from Ferrari’s experience in racing. The result is a weight reduction of approximately 9 kg for the engine of the 296 Speciale compared with the 296 GTB, and that alone accounts for 15% of all the weight savings achieved for this car.

Combustion chamber pressure has been raised by 7% compared to the 296 GTB’s engine with the introduction of a new boost management strategy. The Formula 1-inspired knock control strategy uses statistical abnormal combustion event monitoring to extract the maximum performance possible from every cycle without compromising the reliability of the components.

The engine uses strengthened pistons and the same connecting rods as the F80 to withstand the increased combustion chamber pressures, while specific new oil jets are used to improve cooling. The titanium connecting rods are approximately 35% lighter than the steel components used in previous iterations of this engine. The nitrided steel crankshaft has also been lightened, contributing to an overall saving of 2.2 kg in mass for the piston-crankshaft-connecting rod assembly, improving engine response times.

Employing the same approach used for the engine of the 499P, which won the 2023 and 2024 editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, both the engine block and crankcase were machined to trim excess metal, offering a weight saving of 1.2 kg over previous iterations of this engine. An additional 1.9 kg has been saved by introducing titanium fastener screws and stud bolts for the cylinder blocks and cylinder heads. This is a solution usually reserved for race engines and debuts here for the first time ever in a road-going application.

Thermal management in the engine bay has been optimized in particular by employing the turbine housing insulation solution first introduced on the 296 Challenge and subsequently adopted also on the F80. The turbocharger has been lightened by approximately 1.2 kg, while the optional lightweight exhaust tailpipe in titanium alloy developed specifically for this car offers customers a further opportunity to save weight.

Engine sound
The symphony of the 296 Speciale inherits and evolves the already highly acclaimed sound of the 296 GTB, retaining the distinctive timbre and the same firing order as the car it is based on.

While maintaining the same 120° V architecture, equal length exhaust headers and single tailpipe configuration as the model it is based on, the 296 Speciale takes the engine sound to a whole new level, with accentuated volume and an even richer harmony evident in the higher frequencies. The less acoustically restrictive layout lets the driver enjoy the engine sound to the full in all conditions, while the driving experience is underscored by an exhilarating new sound during each shift.

For this purpose, new acoustic ducts were designed for this car with sophisticated 3D acoustic simulation systems: the 296 Speciale features twice as many of these ducts as the 296 GTB, while their positions have been redefined to hone the spatial quality of the sound. All of this is complemented by a patented system of tubes which carry sound directly from the heart of the V6 into the cabin: each one of these tubes is tuned individually for a mid-high frequency band to express the rich harmony of the engine to the full.

Electric motor
In addition to delivering additional torque and power, the electric motor working in synergy with the internal combustion engine is also used to charge the high voltage battery, start the internal combustion engine and provide a full-electric driving mode with a range of up to 25 km.

The MGU-K electric motor situated between the V6 and the gearbox is a dual-rotor, central-stator axial-flux motor. Completing the hybrid system is a clutch for decoupling the electric motor and internal combustion engine, which is used to manage electric and hybrid modes, a 7.45 kWh high voltage battery installed in the underfloor of the car, and an inverter for managing the flow of electrical power.

The electric system delivers 315 Nm of torque and up to 180 cv of power between 6000 and 8500 rpm in the new extra boost mode with the eManettino set to ‘Qualify’. The 13 cv increase in performance over the 296 GTB was achieved by optimizing the operating and cooling strategies of the electric motor. The flow of energy to and from the high voltage battery and the wheels is managed according to the following four different modes, which are selected with the eManettino on the left-hand side of the steering wheel:

eDrive: the internal combustion engine is off, and drive is provided by the MGU-K only. This mode offers a range of up to 25 km. This mode is suitable for driving in urban zones or situations where the driver prefers not to unleash the potent sound of the Ferrari V6 engine. A top speed of 135 km/h makes the car fully usable in this mode even on extra-urban roads.

Hybrid: this mode, which is selected by default at ignition-on, manages energy flows to optimize the overall efficiency of the system. The management logic decides whether to keep the internal combustion engine running or shut it off. When on, it can unleash the engine’s full power, ensuring high performance capability. In ‘Hybrid’ mode, while electric drive performance is limited to a top speed of 125 km/h and offers less acceleration than in ‘eDrive’ mode, it is still adequate for urban and extra-urban use.

Performance: this mode keeps the internal combustion engine always running and prioritizes battery charge over efficiency so that power is available instantaneously when requested. This is the ideal mode for spirited driving and fun behind the wheel.

Qualify: this control strategy uses the extra boost function of the electric motor, allowing it to deliver 180 cv from speeds of 6000 rpm upwards, for maximum performance from the powertrain.

Gearbox
The new 296 Speciale retains Ferrari’s eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. However, a new upshift management profile for all gears from 1st to 7th has been developed for this specific application, which improves performance by shortening shift times, and maximizes driver engagement with faster response times to the paddle input. This has been achieved by synchronizing the electric motor with the 8-speed DCT gearbox to compensate for the dip in acceleration occurring during gear shifts. Moreover, the engine sound of the V6 during both upshifts and downshifts has been recalibrated and accentuated to offer an even more thrilling driving experience.

Aerodynamics
The 296 Speciale generates 435 kg of downforce in total at 250 km/h, which is 20% more than the 296 GTB. The aerodynamic development for this car had two primary objectives: on the one hand, to evolve and hone the aerodynamics of the original car, reinterpreting its original spirit while taking performance to extreme new levels in areas such as the front bumper and underbody; while on the other, to incorporate aerodynamic concepts developed in motor sports applications – on the 296 Challenge in particular – to give shape to unprecedented solutions for a road-going car. This fusion of evolution and technological transfer was the leitmotif which, through painstaking optimization with CFD and wind-tunnel testing to reconcile aerodynamic function with style, led to the definition of the technical basis of the 296 Speciale.

Among the most distinguishing features at the rear of the car are the side wings, which merge two concepts derived from motor sports – namely the vertical fins and small wings featured on the FXX K and the vertical external profile of the bumper of the 296 Challenge – into a single element. The curved geometry of these wings, which embrace the rear corners, serves two functions: the vertical fin optimizes wake management to reduce drag, while the profile of the horizontal surface generates downforce. The positions of these side wings on the tail also allows them to interact with the cooling air flow from the rear radiators, improving the cooling efficiency of the radiators themselves. The side wings complement the functions of the active spoiler, which is derived from the 296 GTB but features a completely revised actuator management strategy that minimises the transition time to High Downforce and also introduces a new intermediate Medium Downforce configuration to improve rear-end stability at high speeds.
Other solutions developed for the aero package of the rear include the new diffuser, which works in concert with the underbody to improve transverse expansion of the air flow to exploit the full potential of the three extractor venturis even when the active spoiler is in Low Drag configuration. The vortex generators on the rear undertray have been optimized to split the air flow between the center and the lateral venturis which, combined with the effect of the upwash generated by the side wings, contribute not only to increasing rear downforce compared to the 296 GTB but also to ensuring the correct aerodynamic balance of the car in all spoiler configurations.

The development of the front of the car focused primarily on integrating the aero damper concept borrowed from the 296 Challenge, a feature which links the front undertray to the front bonnet with a duct channeling part of the air flow from the underbody to the upper body. This solution increases the maximum downforce generated by the undertray and improves the efficiency of the ground effect of the vortex generators. As a result, front downforce remains more constant even as ride height varies due to longitudinal acceleration, ensuring more linear, predictable aerodynamic behavior.

Also on the front bonnet, and echoing the aerodynamic language package of the 296 GT3, are two pairs of louvres situated at the sides: these features exploit the powerful depression generated in the vicinity of the wings to reduce pressure in the wheel housing and improve both drag and downforce.

The entire front undertray has been optimized to maximize downforce. The center intake channel feeding air to the aero damper is specifically contoured to increase air flow towards the undertray itself. In the lateral zones, improved thermal management solutions have made it possible to extend the width of the front diffusers and clean up the air flows towards the system of vortex generators to extract as much downforce as possible from these features.

The external profile of the front bumper is designed to maximize the outwash effect and interact closely with the vortices generated by the front undertray. The innermost zone is scalloped with a curvature designed to generate downforce by compressing the air flow and directing it towards the exterior of the front wheel, with the outer wall of this structure serving as a fully functional lateral duct. The splitter has three lateral slits to facilitate the evacuation of hot air vented from the front radiators.

In the front wheel arch zone, even the sill cover contributes to improving the lateral evacuation of air from the front undertray driven by the vortex generators. At the rear of the sill is an air intake that provides a blown effect for the rear wheel housing, cleaning up the air flow in a particularly crucial zone for wake management.

Heat management
The increased power output of the powertrain of the 296 Speciale necessitated an increase in cooling performance, especially for the internal combustion engine. The goals for the thermal management solutions developed for this car were to maximize cooling efficiency and ensure that the systems involved would operate at full capacity without changing the layout of the radiators or increasing their size. This allowed the engineers to maintain the perfect balance achieved with the 296 GTB in the thermal interference between cold cooling air flows and the hot air flows vented from the radiators.

The thermal management development focused on maximizing air flow to the radiating masses to minimize the need for apertures venting heat into the zone under the aerodynamic underfloor. The frontal cross section of the front radiator ducts has been increased by 12%: the geometry of the intake is integrated perfectly into the new design of the bumper, with a more uniform shape between the nose line and the splitter. The hot air vents in the underbody feature a new, optimized configuration which contributes to cleaning up the air flows along the underbody itself. The central aperture in the front undertray of the 296 GTB has been eliminated, while the lateral louvres have been relocated further to the sides to take advantage of, and interact with, the three slots in the splitter. These changes have increased the air flow towards the front radiators, ensuring the augmented cooling performance necessary for the more powerful internal combustion engine.

The increased power output, downforce, and tire grip – which make the car capable of faster turn-in and cornering speeds – mean that the braking system is also subjected to greater thermal loads than on the 296 GTB. To improve brake cooling, the flow of air to the contact zone between the disc and pad has been maximized to more effectively dissipate the heat generated under braking and avoid overheating the fluid in the caliper.

For this purpose, at the front of the car the cross section of the inlet duct integrated in the headlamp has been increased and an additional duct, inspired by the F80, has been included, which collects air from the undertray and channels it directly to the caliper. Work was done to optimize the undertray zones corresponding to the diffuser and the outermost vortex generator, which now works in conjunction with a deflector situated under the suspension arm to direct air to the inner side of the disc. At the rear of the car, the cross section of the duct has been increased by 50% and the configuration of the air intake in the undertray has been revised to include a new duct. These solutions have doubled the cooling air flow compared with the 296 GTB.

Vehicle dynamics
For Ferrari, the concept of driving thrills, which was key for the entire development of the 296 Speciale, can be described with five quantifiable parameters: lateral and longitudinal acceleration, shifting, braking and sound. “Lateral” refers to the car’s characteristics in terms response to steering input – such as the sensation of turn-in speed and of a firmly planted rear end – coupled with how easy it is to drive at the limit. “Longitudinal” indicates the car’s response to throttle input and a sense of longitudinal acceleration which keeps building as engine speed increases. “Shifting” is a measure of the sensations perceived by the driver during each gear shift, in other words, rapid shift times and the impression of perfectly spaced gear ratios for acceleration. “Braking” defines how the brake pedal feels in terms of travel and response, which are decisive factors in braking efficiency and precision. “Sound” is a combination of the quality of the engine sound and how it builds progressively in volume in the cockpit with rising engine speed.

Reducing weight was a priority in the development of the 296 Speciale to improve its performance in each of these parameters over the car it is derived from. Ferrari’s engineers put all the know-how gained in motor sports to work to introduce weight-saving solutions and implement special materials such as titanium and carbon fiber (one example of this is the option offered to customers to configure their 296 Speciale with bumpers and the engine compartment cover in carbon fiber) to cut the weight of the 296 Speciale by over 60 kg compared with the 296 GTB, and the outcome of these measures are clearly perceivable in terms of agility and responsiveness. Solutions to minimize mass touched on every aspect of the car, from the engine to the bodyshell and the interior.

The 296 Speciale is equipped with the ABS Evo controller system co-developed by Ferrari with its supplier. This uses parameters acquired from the 6D sensor in conjunction with a vehicle dynamics estimator function to determine the effective speed of the car with extreme precision. This more precise speed estimate can therefore be used to determine a target slippage value for each wheel and optimize brake force distribution more effectively. This increased precision also makes it possible to manage the longitudinal force generated by the four tires under braking even more precisely, whether on a straight or in a combination of straights and bends. This in turn maximizes braking repeatability and keeps braking performance closer to the target value, reducing deviations attributable to component tolerances and variables in driving conditions, such as the temperature of the road surface.

The 296 Speciale features the extra boost control strategy introduced on the SF90 XX Stradale, which takes full advantage of the capabilities of the electric drive system to deliver a performance boost for a limited period of time. The purpose of the extra boost function, which is only available in the ‘Qualify’ eManettino setting, is to deliver a power boost when exiting corners to help reduce lap times. The control logic continuously monitors the thermal stress of the components of the system and, if necessary, lowers the deliverable power to a value that can be maintained stably without thermally overloading the vehicle’s subsystems.

A specific curved indicator on the instrument cluster, placed on the right-hand side of the tachometer, lets the driver know when boost power is available and displays how many extra boost bursts are left. The control strategy optimizes the function to ensure enough boost bursts to complete at least one whole lap of the circuit the car is on. This is made possible by a heuristic approach which considers the circuit as a whole and allows the strategy to determine where boost power will be most effective and exclude sections of the track where it would offer no benefit. At the Fiorano circuit, for instance, the extra boost function can be used 14 times over two laps, while at Mugello, the function allows for a total of 15 boost bursts over a single lap.

The 296 Speciale has a retractable spoiler which completes the aerodynamic profile of the tail of the car. The control strategy is capable of setting the wing into a number of different wing positions: Low Drag (LD), with the wing fully retracted; an intermediate position, which partially deploys the wing so that it is ready to transition into the High Downforce (HD) configuration more rapidly, while still remaining flush to the profile of the bumper; the Medium Downforce (MD) position, which is used solely at high speed to increase the stability of the rear end without penalizing top speed, and the High Downforce (HD) position, which is employed in the case of high lateral acceleration or under hard braking to maximize rear downforce and further increase the stability of the car.

The suspension setup of the 296 Speciale features specifically calibrated spring stiffness settings and linkage geometries to optimize the behavior of the system as a whole. With this dedicated suspension setup, combined with the car’s lower mass and lower center of gravity, the 296 Speciale is capable of 4% higher lateral acceleration than the 296 GTB. The maximum roll angle is now 13% lower, ensuring better body control while maximizing the benefits of the aero package and optimizing dynamic camber control. The 296 Speciale is equipped with Multimatic® adjustable shock absorbers derived from the 296 GT3 and titanium springs to minimize overall weight. The characteristics of the shock absorbers were fine-tuned over many virtual test sessions which allowed the engineers to define the most effective damping behavior for both track and road use.

Tires
A dedicated version of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tire has been developed for the 296 Speciale, which benefits from experience gained with the F80. The design process made extensive use of virtual simulation, which helped reduce development times from 18 to 12 months. This tire was conceived to optimize the dynamics and usability of the car in a wide variety of conditions with a specific casing structure that increases the tire wall stiffness and lateral rigidity and a new tread compound and pattern to improve grip. These characteristics contribute to improving both yaw control and response times. The result is perfect balance and extraordinarily rapid response in all driving conditions. Drawing on development for the F80, the tread compound ensures superlative consistency and extends the usability of the tire to encompass an even broader window of operating conditions.

STYLE
Exterior
The design language of the 296 Speciale has very clear connections with closed-wheel racing Ferraris. While the 296 GTB veils its extreme performance under an elegant skin, the 296 Speciale adopts a much more radical styling lexicon to express the innovations introduced by Ferrari’s engineers. To achieve this result, the Ferrari Styling Centre headed by Flavio Manzoni worked in synergy with all the other departments involved to maximize the focus on the relationship between form and function in order to integrate the technical solutions required into this car.

At first glance, the front of the car leaves no doubt as to the potent performance capabilities and expressiveness of the 296 Speciale, and its unmistakable connection with the world of motor sports. The front bonnet appears more scalloped, a result of the contrasting positive and negative surface effect achieved by paring away volume. The character of the lower zone is defined by a suspended splitter, a wing-shaped element in the same color as the bodywork which visually widens the car’s stance at the front, making it look more firmly planted as well as providing room for bigger air intakes. The design of the 296 Speciale is extreme, flaunting the capacity of the radiators to draw in huge volumes of air and accentuating the dynamism and lightness of the car.
The innate elegance of the 296 GTB’s front cooling apertures was substituted by the power and aggressiveness of the 296 Speciale’s design solutions. The effect is almost the impression of a trimaran supported at the outer sides by carbon fiber keel elements, which form a visual link with the design language of Ferrari’s other extreme performance sports cars such as the 812 Competizione. Also contributing to the bold expressiveness of the front are three pairs of louvres arranged symmetrically on the bonnet – a signature feature of Ferrari special versions. The air intakes for the brakes appear to cut even more deeply into the bodywork.

The influence of the motor sports world, and of the 296 Challenge in particular, is also immediately recognizable at the rear. The most distinctive features here are two all-new protruding side wings which frame the tail and are fixed to the outermost edges. The tail of this special version is characterized by a much more compact area in bodywork color than on the 296 GTB, creating an even more accentuated impression of visual lightness.

A broader black strip incorporates the tail lights in a completely different approach from the solution used on the 296 GTB. The 296 Speciale evolves the black screen concept used on the 296 GTB further, with a broader black strip incorporating the tail lights and contributing to a greater sense of visual lightness at the rear while also lending it an even more aggressive look. As on a race car, the diffuser extends further out to the sides, with a horizontal geometry. The central part projects outwards from the rest, creating an effective visual dialogue with the exhaust pipe surround.

The tailpipe of the 296 Speciale is set above the diffuser in a solution differing completely from the car this special version is derived from: inspired by the F80, this feature has clean, very technical forms emphasizing the performance of the car. While on the 296 GTB the design of the rear deck featured a bodywork-colored cosmetic engine cover treated as a floating element, on the 296 Speciale, a more technical, dark cover concealed by a metal mesh lends a more sophisticated look to the whole.

From the side view it can be seen how certain aspects of the 296 GTB have been taken to the extreme to give the 296 Speciale an even more audacious, aerodynamic poise. The flying bridge theme already featuring on the 296 GTB and 296 GTS is further accentuated on the 296 Speciale by the dark color finish of the roof. This choice also gives the greenhouse a much more aggressive look, and the cockpit now appears as a bubble embedded in the bodywork of the car. The overall effect is both sportier and more vibrant.

The flank also reveals the intent of the designers to give the car a greater sense of dynamism than was expressed by the predominantly horizontal treatment of the 296 GTB; on the 296 Speciale, the visual center of gravity of the front of the car is lower, while the protruding winglets at the rear, which extend from the silhouette, lend an impression of great power and clear directionality to the whole. The front radiator air vents, situated in the lower portion of the front bumper, create a distinctive technical style in which sculpture and functional elements are combined in perfect harmony.

A specific new five-spoke forged wheel was designed for the 296 Speciale with contemporary, stylized forms and with an architecture derived from the carbon-fiber wheel equipping the F80. The sculpted forms behind the main spokes are lightened by apertures to create a distinctive design trait, while the diamond-cut finish extends into the barrel to augment the impression of three-dimensionality and depth of the rim. The diamond-cut treatment of the inner barrel, combined with the darker finish of the spokes, accentuates the design of the wheel as a whole.

Interior
The interior design of the 296 Speciale follows the same philosophy applied in all latest generation Ferrari special versions. The changes with respect to the 296 GTB include solutions to simplify the interior, with fewer elements in total, and save weight, with an even more extensive use of carbon fiber and Alcantara©. In addition to the widespread use of carbon fiber and aluminum, the more pared-down design language also contributes to the overall effect of a much more race-focused cabin.

A specific door panel was created for the 296 Speciale consisting of a single block of carbon fiber with a minimalist design. The grab handle consists of a raised section of a functional zone which terminates in a distinctive, clean-cut surface. Creating a sense of continuity with the material of the rest of the panel, the speakers of the Hi-Fi system are incorporated into this zone, with sound from the woofers passing through holes cut directly into the carbon fiber.

The bare fasteners are perfectly in tune with the racing atmosphere pervading the cockpit. The center tunnel consists of a structure entirely in carbon fiber, into which the console is set. The console itself is a raised surface carrying the controls, chief among which the iconic ‘shift gate’ element that has taken pride of place in the interiors of all recent Ferrari models.

This element draws inspiration from the gear shift gate in Ferraris of the past, where it stood proud from the central tunnel as a distinct, separate block. This theme has been reinterpreted for the 296 Speciale to give shape to a contemporary and sporty feature. The design of the tunnel and the masterfully aligned weave patterns of the carbon fiber of its individual elements draw attention to the ‘gate’ feature, making it the undisputed center of attention of the interior as a whole.

The new Verde Nürburgring exterior color developed specifically for the 296 Speciale is a very vivid green which emphasizes the sporting spirit of the car. The new livery, which is now also offered for the first time ever in a white variant, consists of one or two longitudinal stripes extending over the entire length of the car. Customers can also complement the livery with a number of their choice from 00 to 99.

7-year maintenance
Ferrari’s unparalleled quality standards and increasing focus on client service underpin the extended seven-year maintenance program offered with the 296 Speciale. This program, for the whole range of models, covers all routine maintenance for the first seven years of life of the car. The scheduled maintenance program for Ferraris is an exclusive service that allows clients the certainty that their car is being kept at peak performance and safety over the years. This very special service is also available to owners of pre-owned Ferraris.
Regular maintenance (at intervals of either 20,000 km or once a year with no mileage restrictions), original spares and meticulous checks by staff trained directly at the Ferrari Training Centre in Maranello using the most modern diagnostic tools are just some of the advantages of the Genuine Maintenance Program. The service is available on all markets worldwide and from all Dealerships in the Official Dealership Network.

The Genuine Maintenance program further extends the wide range of after-sales services offered by Ferrari to meet the needs of clients wishing to preserve the performance and excellence that are the signatures of all cars built in Maranello.

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NEW YORK (April 26, 2025) – |PRNewswire|In a two-day, jaw-dropping high-intensity live performance, that made international headlines and lit up social media, legendary Porsche builder Akira Nakai, completed his first-ever auto show build at the 2025 New York Auto Show. The completed vehicle is now on display and can be seen through Sunday, April 27.

Flying in from Japan, Nakai transformed a 2006 Porsche Carrera S into one of his iconic wide-body creations right on the show floor, attracting huge crowds, major media coverage, and going viral across social media. The build took place over April 23 and 24 in the R2XPO Exhibit, where visitors watched, photographed, and filmed the master craftsman in action. From the moment he started cutting to the final bolt, the atmosphere was electric.

The activation quickly went viral, racking up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube within hours. Photos and footage of Nakai San deep in the build process spread like wildfire, turning the R2XPO Exhibit into one of the most talked-about attractions at this year’s Show.

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STUTTGART (April 28, 2025) – |Reuters| German sports car maker Porsche  on Monday slashed a series of forecasts for 2025 amid U.S. tariffs that are disrupting the global car industry.

Porsche said tariffs weighed on its business in April and May, and it warned that its adjusted outlook does not factor in the future effects of tariffs.

“Currently it is not yet possible to make a reliable assessment of the effects for the financial year,” Porsche said.

Porsche said it now expects sales revenue of between 37 billion euros ($42.21 billion) and 38 billion euros, down from its previous forecast of between 39 billion and 40 billion euros.

It also said it would no longer pursue plans to expand high-performance battery production at its Cellforce subsidiary, and it cited a decline in demand in China for all-electric luxury cars.

The carmaker, which at its stock market debut in 2022 had a higher valuation than its parent company, Volkswagen AG, has fallen from grace since, struggling in particular with low sales in China, its top market, where sales dropped 28% in 2024.

Porsche made the announcements ahead of the release of its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.

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Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru and Tom Sims in Frankfurt; Editing by Alan Barona and Leslie Adler

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CREWE (April 28, 2025) – Bentley Motors today unveils a one-of-a-kind Koa veneer surfboard, created in collaboration with Marnie Rays and Otter Surfboards — exploring the notion of craftsmanship and adventure.

The project was aimed at embodying the spirit of adventure, which is why Bentley collaborated with Marnie Rays – a retreat that ensures luxury escapes without the fuss. Providing guests with an elevated experience that’s all about good times and good company.

The surfboard was handcrafted using Bentley Koa veneer, sourced from the same woodshop in Crewe that is usually reserved for crafting the interiors of the world’s most desirable high performance grand tourers. The veneer was chosen during a visit to Bentley’s Crewe HQ by Lindsey Holland (founder of Marnie Rays) and James Otter (founder of Otter Surfboards), with the expert guidance of Bentley’s craftspeople ensuring the highest quality material for this unique creation. Koa veneer, selected over Bentley’s other nine wooden veneer options, pays homage to the traditional method of surfboard crafting in Hawaii.

Sustainably-sourced wood has been one of Bentley’s core interior components since the very first car over 100 years ago – and it continues to be an essential element of the unique craftsmanship seen in the cars today.  The wood veneers are ethically sourced by experts who go to great lengths to find the finest veneers in the world.

After careful preparation by Bentley’s craftspeople, employing techniques not seen since the end of Mulsanne production, the Koa Veneer was passed on to James at his workshop in Cornwall, where he began the meticulous process of shaping the board by hand using his signature method. The one-of-a-kind surfboard is finished with etched logos of all three collaborators.

The process was captured through the lens of a short film that began at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, continuing to James’ workshop where the board was shaped, and finishes in the waves of the Cornish coast. Featuring the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase, the film is narrated by Lindsey through a unique poem, lending to the influence of the spirit of adventure underpinning the project.

The surfboard will be officially unveiled today at Marnie Rays, the VIP surf retreat where luxury adventure meets relaxation.  Guests of the event will be among the first to see and surf this unique surfboard, with the ocean as their playground.

Following its debut, the surfboard will be gifted to Surfability UK — a Community Interest Company dedicated to providing adaptive surfing lessons and experiences for individuals with disabilities, injuries, or learning differences — who will auction the board to raise funds for their charity supporting their mission of making the ocean accessible to all.

“At Bentley, craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do. Collaborating with Marnie Rays and Otter Surfboards to create this bespoke surfboard has been a real pleasure, with all involved dedicated to showcasing the beauty of craftsmanship whilst ensuring the project embodies the spirit of adventure.”

– Greg Drury, Digital Communications Manager at Bentley Motors

“I’m truly honoured that Marnie Rays is partnering with Bentley on this incredible project. Together, we’re blending the art of adventure with the beauty and slowness of craftsmanship, culminating in the freedom of the ocean. I’m beyond excited for this film to be shared with the world, and to see how it inspires others to appreciate the journey as much as the destination.”

– Lindsey Holland, Founder of Marnie Rays

“Working with Marnie Rays and Bentley to create this surfboard has been a real meeting of minds and craft. We each brought something unique to the table — Marnie’s vibrant artistic vision, Bentley’s luxury, and our commitment to natural materials, shaping and design. The result isn’t just a surfboard, it’s a celebration of creativity, and sustainability.”

– James Otter, Founder of Otter Surfboards

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“With the introduction of the BMW M2 Racing, we are continuing a proud tradition. Like its predecessors – the BMW M235i Racing, BMW M240i Racing, and BMW M2 CS Racing – the new BMW M2 Racing will redefine the entry-level segment. The car is affordable while offering racing teams and drivers uncompromising performance, durability, and pure driving pleasure. At BMW M Motorsport, supporting customer racing with cars that are easy to maintain, cost-efficient, and thrilling to drive is a top priority.”

– Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH

The new BMW M2 Racing delivers 230 kW / 313 hp to the track and reaches a top speed of over 270 km/h. It is based on the chassis of the current M2 generation, which is enhanced with numerous racing components. The base version of the BMW M2 Racing is priced at €98,000 (net) in the EU and is distributed through selected BMW M Motorsport dealers.

“With the BMW M2 Racing, we’ve succeeded in bringing an entry-level customer racing model to the track that combines driving pleasure, performance, and particularly intuitive handling. The development was carried out in close collaboration between BMW M Motorsport and experts from series production. The result is a powerful race car that combines easy operation with low running costs. This efficiency makes the BMW M2 Racing particularly attractive for grassroots motorsport – and makes racing even more accessible for customers.”

– Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport

BMW M works drivers are behind the wheel during intensive test sessions, some under race conditions, helping to optimise the BMW M2 Racing in terms of performance, drivability, tyre wear, and mileage.

“Buyers of a BMW M2 Racing can look forward to a fantastic entry-level car that is very easy to operate, has extremely low operating costs due to its close relation to the production model, and yet is a fully-fledged race car with high performance. On the racetrack, the BMW M2 Racing delivers the same driving pleasure that is deeply rooted in the DNA of all BMW M and BMW M Motorsport vehicles. Our focus is to ensure that the BMW M2 Racing, thanks to its characteristics, is the perfect car for everyone – from a novice on a track day to an ambitious racer. And I am very pleased with the result.”

– Jens Klingmann (GER), BMW M works driver

Starting in 2026, private BMW M Motorsport teams will be competing with the BMW M2 Racing around the globe. Its areas of deployment will include various national and international sprint series as well as endurance events like the 24 Hours of Nürburgring (GER). As with all BMW M Motorsport customer racing vehicles, BMW M Motorsport experts will provide professional support to customers of the BMW M2 Racing.

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CREWE (April 25, 2025) – Heritage Leather, first developed by Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house personal commissioning division, for the Continuation reincarnations of the Blower and Speed Six, can now be specified on Bentley’s latest models.  Supplied by Bridge of Weir, the Heritage Leather gives the interior of a modern Bentley the look and feel of one from the 1930s with a two-tone finish and haircell grain.  It is offered currently in two colors traditional for the period and identified in original records of historic Bentleys: Ox Blood Red, and Parsons Napier Green.

To showcase this new tailoring option, Bentley commissioned for itself an example of the latest fourth generation Bentley Continental GT Mulliner to mirror the Factory Works Speed Six Continuation Series. Though separated by 95 years of evolution, if only two years of development, both cars are finished in the same Bedford Grey exterior paint, and  feature Heritage Leather upholstery in Ox Blood red. 

During the development and testing of the Blower Continuation Series, the hide provided the best tactility and authentic manufacturing techniques for the development of Mulliner’s continuation series, delivering the same durability rating as found in today’s modern Bentley. 

A select few colors, traditional for the period of the 1920’s and 1930’s were identified in original records of specifications (such as Vanden Plas) studied at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. These include, Ox Blood Red and Parsons Napier Green. 

With many Cricklewood-era and pre-war Bentleys still sporting their original upholstery, the enduring qualities of leather make it a truly sustainable natural material. A Bentley’s upholstery doesn’t wear out; it wears in. 

Staying faithful to the upholstery techniques of the 1920s and 1930s, the seats in the Factory Works Speed Six are fluted, while the door inners feature a simple embossed B emblem. In contrast, the Continental GT’s interior showcases the full range of skills offered by Mulliner, including quilted and embroidered seat uppers, diamond patterned perforations, contrast embroidery and piping. 

In the era of the original Speed Six, leather upholstery was often treated with natural oils, waxes, or even varnishes to achieve a smooth, glossy surface.  Mulliner worked with its suppliers to replicate this higher sheen on the hide for the two matched Bentleys. Subtle variations of shade also help to create the visual impression of age-patinated leather. 

Bridge of Weir have provided for the automotive industry for over a century, and produce the world’s lowest carbon leather thanks to their responsible sourcing, 100% traceability and innovative circular manufacturing process, which contributes to an independently verified Life Cycle Analysis score of 8kg CO2e/m2 on average, the lowest in the world published for leather.

Bentley Motors works closely with its suppliers to ensure that they adhere to rigorous environmental standards, including responsible water and energy use, waste management, and chemical control. The company’s craft teams treat this natural material with respect and the result of their work can be expected to last for decades, or perhaps even a century. As an upholstery material leather is sustainable, durable and above all beautiful – qualities it shares with every Bentley.  

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