The Ferrari 296 GTS is a rear wheel drive car, with the powerplant positioned amidships, and a 2 door targa top bodyshell.
Its 6 cylinder, double overhead camshaft turbocharged engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 3 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 654 bhp (663 PS/488 kW) at 8000 rpm and 740 Nm (546 lbft/75.5 kgm) at 6250 rpm respectively. It features dry sump-type lubrication.
This power is delivered to the wheels by means of an 8 speed automatic transmission.
Its stated weight at the kerb is 1540 kg.
Maximum quoted speed is 330 km/h, or 205 mph.
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