Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata, the most extreme version of its mid-engined supercar yet. The track-only model is based on the 296 GT3 Evo racecar but has been freed from motorsport regulations, allowing Ferrari's engineers to extract performance that would otherwise be illegal in GT3 competition. Production will be strictly limited to members of the Club Competizioni GT programme, and the car serves as a successor to the 488 GT Modificata from 2020.
At the heart of the 296 GT Modificata is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine that does without the hybrid assistance found in the road-going 296 GTB and 296 Speciale. The unit shares its fundamental design with the racing engine but has been upgraded further, with changes focused on the cranktrain, camshafts, induction line, intercoolers, turbochargers, fuel system, transmission and exhaust. The result is 720 hp and 800 Nm of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transmission with a carbon clutch and revised gear ratios. That makes the Modificata 128 hp more powerful than the GT3 Evo, although it cannot match the combined 868 hp of the electrified 296 Speciale.
Weight has also been addressed. With a dry weight of 1,330 kg, the Modificata is 80 kg lighter than the lightest version of the Speciale. Combined with a sharper chassis setup and more aggressive aerodynamics tailored for track use, the car can lap Ferrari's Fiorano test track three seconds faster than the 296 GT3 Evo. While Ferrari has not disclosed the exact lap time, it is expected to comfortably beat the 1 minute 19 seconds set by the 296 Speciale.
Visually, the 296 GT Modificata closely resembles the 296 GT3 Evo, which itself followed the original 296 GT3 from 2022. Key differences include more subtle front bumper canards, a more pronounced splitter, tweaked intakes, custom tailpipes and a redesigned rear wing with larger endplates inspired by the 499P Le Mans hypercar. The track-only model retains the dramatic gills on the fenders, the vented hood and the nose-mounted LEDs from its racing counterparts, along with 18-inch alloy wheels shod in slick tyres. The show car features a unique livery combining yellow, silver and white graphics with exposed carbon fibre, and diagonal lines on the rear fenders that extend onto the rear wing. Owners will be able to personalise the appearance with help from the Ferrari Design Studio.
The stripped-out interior and bucket seat with racing harnesses are also derived from the GT3 car, although Ferrari has managed to add a passenger seat by tweaking the integrated roll cage. This allows owners to share the experience with another person or participate in track days with an instructor on board. The cabin also features an intercom system, safety nets, special controls on the yoke steering wheel and centre console, a digital instrument cluster, an additional telemetry monitor and plenty of exposed carbon fibre. Options include a rear radar that warns the driver of cars approaching from behind at higher speed.
Ferrari has not disclosed pricing for the 296 GT Modificata, and it will not be available to the general public. The track-only supercar is exclusively offered to select clientele of the Club Competizioni GT programme. Each buyer gains access to two years of competition and track-side support, including 12 rounds at famous circuits around the world. The model represents Ferrari's continued push to offer its most loyal customers racing-derived machinery that sits above the GT3 rulebook, blending extreme performance with the exclusivity expected of a limited-run Maranello special.