The interior of the 296 Speciale is a pure expression of racing focus and Italian craftsmanship. Dominated by lightweight carbon fibre and Alcantara®, the cockpit delivers a stripped-back, driver-centric experience where every element serves performance. A bespoke door panel, sculpted from a single block of carbon fibre, features a minimalist design with an integrated grab handle that seamlessly houses the Hi-Fi speakers. The central tunnel, also crafted entirely from carbon fibre, supports a cleanly embedded console that holds the car’s essential controls. Most iconic among them is the gated gear shift selector—a modern homage to the classic Ferrari shifters—linking past and present with mechanical elegance. Every detail inside the 296 Speciale reflects its motorsport roots, engineered to keep the driver at the heart of the experience.

The exterior of the Ferrari 296 Speciale is a striking tribute to closed-wheel racing, infused with purposeful aggression and aerodynamic precision. Up front, a scalloped bonnet and a more extreme front splitter and intake signal the car’s unrelenting performance character. The design evokes the sleek lines of a trimaran, enhancing its athletic stance. At the rear, motorsport influence is unmistakable, with new fixed side wings positioned at the outer edges of the tail, framing a central exhaust outlet inspired by the F80. This technical, clean design maximizes airflow and visual drama. The dark-finished roof intensifies the "flying bridge" silhouette, giving the greenhouse a sharper, more aggressive profile. Completing the look is a new five-spoke forged wheel design—contemporary in style and inspired by carbon-fibre architecture—to match the 296 Speciale’s track-focused DNA.

The Ferrari 296 Speciale is driven by a 120° V6 engine producing 700 cv, paired with a compact electric motor for a total output of 880 cv. A new fast-shift strategy sharpens throttle response and reduces gear change times, enhancing overall performance and driving excitement. Extensive weight-saving measures—including titanium connecting rods, a lightened nitrided steel crankshaft, and precision-machined castings—cut engine weight by 9 kg versus the 296 GTB. These enhancements draw directly from Ferrari’s top-level motorsport programs, such as the F80 and 499P. Engine acoustics are tuned to perfection, with equal-length exhaust headers and a single tailpipe creating a sharper, more resonant tone. A Formula 1-derived knock control system allows for a 7% increase in combustion chamber pressure, elevating both power and response. The result is a power plant that delivers visceral performance, engineered for purists.