Ferrari’s Most Exclusive 296 Yet: The Piloti Speciale That Won’t Be in Your Garage
By Team Dailyrevs June 15, 2025
Client-Racers Only: This car isn't for collectors—it's for Ferrari’s motorsport participants. Eligibility is limited to those who race for the brand.
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Le Mans-Winning DNA: The Speciale Piloti borrows aero and styling cues from the Ferrari 499P that triumphed at Le Mans.
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Hybrid Power, Race Focus: A lighter, sharper, and more exclusive evolution of the 296 platform, pushing 880 hp and delivering 20% more downforce.
The 296 Speciale Piloti: Ferrari’s Invitation-Only Hybrid Weapon
Ferrari has always reserved its sharpest knives for its most loyal racers. The new 2025 Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti isn’t just another limited-edition prancing horse—it’s a handshake deal behind pit lane, a street-legal celebration of Ferrari’s modern motorsport success, and a hybrid monster with styling and aerodynamics pulled straight from the WEC-winning 499P Le Mans prototype.
And no, you can't buy one—unless you've earned your stripes racing for the brand.
Racing DNA Meets Hybrid Brutality
At the core of the 296 Speciale is the same plug-in hybrid setup found in the 296 GTB and GTS: a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 paired with an electric motor, producing a combined 880 horsepower (515 kW). That’s serious output from a setup that Ferrari has now tuned even further for track dominance.
Performance figures reflect that seriousness:
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0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds
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Top speed over 330 km/h
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20% more downforce than the standard 296 GTB
All this while shedding approximately 60 kg, thanks to titanium, carbon fiber, and a stripped-back interior focused on the essentials.
Inspired by the 499P. And It Shows.
From the front winglets to the massive diffuser, every body line has been revised with aerodynamic intent. This isn’t marketing fluff—Ferrari claims a 20% increase in total downforce, translating into faster cornering and better stability under braking.
And yes, the design cues directly reference Ferrari’s recent triumphs at Le Mans. The WEC livery, the hand-painted Italian tricolore, the race-numbered roundels—all are nods to the 499P hypercar that returned Ferrari to endurance racing glory. It’s a rare moment of humblebrag wrapped in a fire-breathing hybrid.
Tailor Made, But Only for the Inner Circle
Step inside and you’ll find a blacked-out Alcantara cockpit, carbon-fiber inserts, and a distinctive plaque bearing the name and racing series of the client-owner. Through Ferrari’s Tailor Made program, these drivers can customize liveries, graphics, and even the metal pedal box to their liking.
This isn’t just a car—it’s a celebration of loyalty to Ferrari’s racing heritage. And as you’d expect, it’s only available to the brand’s motorsport clients. No configurator. No price list. If you’re not on the inside, this is just a story to admire from afar.
Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti Interiors
From Circuit to Street: The 296 Speciale’s Real Purpose
While the 296 GTB and GTS are already praised for their dynamics, the Speciale Piloti takes the architecture and gives it purpose-built focus. It’s not simply about straight-line power; it’s about engagement, commitment, and acknowledging a driver’s role in Ferrari’s continued dominance on the track.
This also reflects Ferrari’s confidence in hybrid performance—not just for emissions compliance, but as a strategic weapon in motorsport and road car development. And with limited production, the Piloti becomes more than a car—it’s a badge of honor.