{"id":52132,"date":"2026-07-08T19:52:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=52132"},"modified":"2026-07-08T18:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:19:54","slug":"ferrari-this-296-is-reserved-for-drivers-and-its-v6-engine-produces-880-ch-but-that-wasnt-enough-for-its-owner-who-boosted-it-to-1000-ch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/ferrari\/ferrari-cette-296-est-reservee-aux-pilotes-et-son-v6-developpe-880-ch-ce-netait-pas-assez-pour-son-proprietaire-qui-la-poussee-a-1000-ch\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferrari: This 296 is reserved for drivers, and its V6 engine produces 880 hp\u2026 but that wasn\u2019t enough for its owner, who tuned it up to 1,000 hp"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One year ago, Ferrari<\/a> unveiled one of the most exclusive versions of its hybrid supercar: the Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti. This model is so unique that even a well-stocked bank account isn\u2019t enough to guarantee you\u2019ll get one. Reserved for drivers competing in Ferrari\u2019s official racing programs, this limited edition was conceived as a reward for those who represent Maranello on the racetrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But for one of the few owners who had access to this already exceptional Ferrari, the stock performance was clearly not enough. As a result, his 296<\/a> Speciale Piloti has just reached a symbolic milestone that even Ferrari hadn't dared to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Ferrari Born with a Competitive Spirit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unveiled at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti<\/a> pays tribute to the brand\u2019s successes in the FIA World Endurance Championship with the 499P, which won at Le Mans in 2023, 2024, and 2025. It proudly embraces its racing heritage, notably through a livery inspired by the No. 51 car driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This special edition stands out for its unique color scheme, Giallo Modena accents, a hand-painted Italian flag on the front shield, its WEC logo, and an interior that incorporates several design elements from the world of racing. Alcantara inspired by drivers\u2019 fire-retardant suits, carbon fiber, custom door sills\u2026 everything reminds you that this Ferrari is not a 296 like any other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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