Ferrari has pulled the wraps off its new 296 GT Modificata, a car built purely for competition and reserved exclusively for the Club Competizioni GT program. Based on the 296 GT3 Evo that debuted in racing this year, this version borrows everything that makes the race car great while shedding every constraint tied to technical or sporting regulations. Ferrari revealed it online during Ferrari Racing Days in Budapest, Hungary.
The twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 makes 730 horsepower, 130 more than the race car it’s based on
The two-seat layout lets owners bring a co-driver along or train with an instructor on board
Buying one includes two years of the Club Competizioni GT program, spread across seven circuits worldwide
An Engine Cut Loose
Freed from the performance restrictions of actual competition, the 296 GT Modificata reaches a specific output of 244 horsepower per litre, a new high-water mark for the brand. To get there, engineers reworked the crankshaft, camshafts, intake, charge coolers and turbochargers, the latter benefiting from lessons learned on the 499P Modificata.
The six-speed sequential transmission also gets new gear ratios to make better use of that extra power. Torque tops out around 590 lb-ft.
On the aero side, the car stands out with a new front hood that improves heat extraction, a slotted front splitter that sharpens underbody airflow, and a completely redesigned rear wing featuring a single center pylon and endplates borrowed from the 499P.
The brakes also get a boost in cooling capacity, keeping performance consistent lap after lap.
Room for Two
The 296 GT Modificata’s cabin seats two. The idea is straightforward: let the owner ride with an instructor, who can coach them in real time through an integrated communication system. The car also comes standard with several features that are optional on the GT3 Evo, including the data acquisition system, rear camera and tire pressure monitoring.
The “Modificata” name isn’t new territory for Ferrari. The first, the 512 M, dates back to 1970. Since then, the automaker has repeatedly used the badge to mark its most extreme builds, whether meant for the track or, less often, the open road.
With this latest addition, Ferrari makes clear that track-day thrills remain a top priority for its wealthiest clients.
