MARANELLO, Italy (September 15, 2026) – Ferrari has unveiled the new 296 GT Modificata, a track-only model developed exclusively for the non-competitive events of the Club Competizioni GT program reserved for Ferrari customers. The car was presented during the Ferrari Racing Days event held in Budapest, Hungary.

The 296 GT Modificata is a two-seat model built in extremely limited numbers, drawing on the racing experience of the 296 GT3 Evo that debuted at the start of the 2026 season and combining it with technology developed both in racing and for Maranello’s road-going Sports models. It picks up where the 488 GT Modificata, presented in 2020, left off, delivering unfiltered driving fun on the track through a V6 engine producing 730 cv (537 kW) at 7,500 rpm — a specific power output of 244 cv per liter — paired with aerodynamics carrying genuine racing pedigree.

Extreme Performance by Design
The car’s name spells out the concept behind it: “296” refers to its 2.9-liter displacement and six-cylinder architecture, the latest iteration of a Ferrari engine family that has powered both production and race cars, while “Modificata” describes a special version of an existing model built with bespoke modifications to push performance further, unconstrained by technical or motorsport regulations. As a result of the changes made, Ferrari says the 296 GT Modificata is capable of lapping the Fiorano circuit three seconds faster than the 296 GT3 Evo.

Engine and Transmission
At the car’s core is a rear-mid-mounted 2,992cc 120-degree V6, sharing its basic architecture with the 296 GT3 Evo’s engine but modified extensively — in the cranktrain, camshafts, induction line, intercoolers, and turbochargers — to maximize performance. The turbochargers retain the GT3 Evo’s external housing geometry but use internal components designed specifically for this application, drawing on experience from the 499P Modificata, a Sport Prototype model built for non-competitive customer track use. The fuel system has been optimized for the engine’s higher flow-rate demands with the addition of a low-pressure pump, and the tailpipes are entirely new. Ferrari’s engineers also introduced new drive ratios for the six-speed sequential gearbox with carbon clutch to make full use of the engine’s expanded operating range.

Aerodynamics
Bespoke aerodynamic work focused on the front and rear of the car. Up front, a redesigned bonnet with a larger main aperture and a dedicated vane manage the additional heat generated by the more powerful engine, directing hot air away from the lateral intercoolers, while a redesigned vent near the windscreen base improves thermal management under the hood. A new front wing — which engineers call the “Slotted Splitter” — improves underbody airflow and increases downforce. At the rear, an entirely revised wing with a new center pylon, a 5mm Gurney flap, and 499P-inspired endplates improves both aerodynamic performance and balance while better managing the vortices generated by the car’s increased performance.

Performance and Braking
The 296 GT Modificata’s engine produces 730 cv (537 kW) at 7,500 rpm — 130 cv more than the Balance of Performance-limited 296 GT3 Evo — and its specific output of 244 cv per liter (179 kW per liter) sets a new benchmark for the model line. To manage that performance safely, the braking system evolves from the setup used on the 296 GT3 Evo and 296 GT3 Biposto, with new front steel discs offering upgraded ventilation and cooling capacity, an additional air intake in the lower front bumper to increase airflow to the brakes, and optimized brake cooling ducts. An ABS system, shared in concept with the GT3 cars, is calibrated to keep the car’s performance accessible to drivers of varying skill levels, even during extended track sessions.

A Two-Seat Cabin
The 296 GT Modificata is built to let drivers both hone their skills and share the experience with a passenger. Modifications to the roll bar made room for a second seat, allowing the two-seat configuration to support instructor-led track days, with real-time coaching during timed sessions. The passenger seat gets its own footrest, and an integrated intercom keeps driver and passenger in constant communication.

Racing DNA and Standard Equipment
Built for owners entering Ferrari’s Club Competizioni GT program, the 296 GT Modificata comes standard with a number of features offered only as options on the 296 GT3 Evo, including the Data Acquisition System Step 1 and 2 (with pitot tubes, damper potentiometers, and brake temperature sensors), VideoBox Premium for coaching review, Rear Camera Premium, and the IRTPMS Step 2 tire pressure and temperature monitoring system, along with a carbon clutch, professional seat harnesses, and an extra-fan feature for improved cabin cooling. Buyers can further personalize the car with options including a rear radar that warns of fast-approaching traffic and a livery color scheme drawn from the full Ferrari Design Studio palette.

The History Behind “Modificata”
The “Modificata” name is part of a long Ferrari tradition built around extreme performance and cutting-edge technology, applied over the years to extreme, unrestricted versions of existing race or production cars — as well as, at times, to road-going models. The 296 GT Modificata follows the 488 GT Modificata of 2020, which distilled the technical lessons of the 488 GT3 and 488 GTE competition cars for track-only use. In 2023, Ferrari introduced the 499P Modificata, launching the Sport Prototipi Clienti program for gentlemen drivers, derived from the 499P that won three consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans (2023–25) and returned the Overall Constructors’ and Drivers’ titles to Maranello in 2025 after 53 years.

The very first “Modificata” was the 512 M, presented in 1970 as a direct evolution of the 512 S with a lighter, more powerful V12 producing 610 cv (449 kW), new four-valve-per-cylinder heads, and sleeker bodywork; after debuting at the Zeltweg circuit, it competed in the 1971 Manufacturers’ World Championship. Ferrari later extended the “Modificata” name to select production models as well, including the F512 M of 1994, the 456M GT of 1998, the 575M Maranello of 2002, and the Portofino M of 2020 — high-performance cars that, unlike their track-only counterparts, remained road-legal.

Club Competizioni GT
The 296 GT Modificata is built solely for track days and participation in the Ferrari Club Competizioni GT program, which gives Ferrari customers an exclusive, members-only experience on some of the world’s most prestigious circuits. Purchase of the car includes two years, or 12 rounds, of the program. The 2027 calendar comprises seven events: Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), Misano Adriatico (Italy), Fuji (Japan), Indianapolis (USA), Paul Ricard (France), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium), and a closing event at the Finali Mondiali Ferrari, with venue and dates to be announced.