Ferrari has recently unveiled a high-performance sports car that is based on the 296 GTB but is strictly for track use only. Known as the 296 Challeng, it was unveiled globally by the legendary Italian carmaker. It is the successor to the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo launched for the 2020 racing season. The 296 Challenge will compete in Europe and North America next year.
Check out the video by Akhyar Studio to learn more about the newest competitor for the 2024 racing season. Surely, we can't wait to see the new car in flesh and in action at the Ferrari Challenge. The Ferrari Challenge is the longest-running single-series championship in the history of Ferrari. It's a must-watch event for all the Ferrari enthusiasts around the world.
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Stakes Are High At The 2024 Ferrari Challenge
At Ferit's Global Premier on October 28 at Florence's Mugello Circuit, the 9th, or current, iteration of this performance-focused Ferrari Challenge car was unveiled to the public. What distinguishes this car from the others now? It is a sports car with a sleek, cutting-edge, and functional design that is focused on delivering performance.

The Ferrari 296 Challenge has LED headlights that are similar to those of the Ferrari 296 GTB, but they don't exactly match up because the 296 Challenge has its own understated style that sets it apart from other cars in the series. More intriguingly, since this car is only intended for racetracks, Ferrari decided against hybridization for the 9th generation, instead depending on a potent V6 engine that has been tuned to produce more power than a standard V6 engine.
2024 Ferrari 296 Challenge Specifications
As mentioned earlier, the Ferrari 296 Challenge is the first-ever Ferrari 296 race car in which a V6 is used, and it is a track-only beast, which means no issues with the elimination of hybrid technology and emission regulations. The 9th model comes with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine producing 690 horsepower and 564 lb-ft of torque. It can generate up to 1818 pounds of downforce at 155 mph. It is also equipped with a new set of 19-inch Pirelli tires that were specially made for tracks.

2024 Ferrari 296 Challenge Boasts Performance Hardware
Regarding performance, the 0–60 and top speed for this single-make series are still unavailable. However, given that this is a sports car focused on performance, one may anticipate that it will outperform its 296 GTB and 296 GTS siblings. The car's engine has also undergone a number of changes, including a 10% boost in turbo speed that translates to 180,000 rpm.

Its engine produces a record-breaking 230 horsepower per liter at certain operational ranges. Additionally, the braking system is completely redesigned to use efficient carbon-ceramic brakes, which will result in much faster braking performance on the track. The Italian automaker Ferrari has already demonstrated its capabilities with the Ferrari 499P, which helped them win the 2023–24 Le Mans; therefore, this is not the first vehicle in which they have done it.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, the Ferrari 296 Challenge is a work of art that exemplifies the performance and workmanship of the Italian automaker. Although it is only intended for use on tracks, it has skipped the hybridization phase and is instead dependent only on its engine, which is potent and effective in terms of performance. Although we are unable to provide specifics at this time, its appearance can be described as that of a vicious beast with aggressive curves and sleek lines throughout the body.