The almighty new Ferrari Challenge edition, the 296 is out. For the first time it comes with a V6 instead of the V8. The series has arrived to its second weekend of the season to the Balaton Park Circuit. It was my first time to attend a race at this track.
Technical info:
Engine
Configuration F163 120º V6
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement 2,992 cc / 182.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 88.0 mm (3.5 in) / 82.0 mm (3.2 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Camshaft Chain driven
Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration Twin Turbo
Power 690 bhp / 515 kW
Torque 740 Nm / 546 ft lbs
BHP/Liter 231 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
Front Brakes ventilated carbon-ceramic discs, 408mm (16.1 in), ABS
Rear brakes ventilated carbon-ceramic discs, 390mm (15.4 in), ABS
Gearbox DCT 7 speed Semi-Automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight 1,350 kilo / 2,976 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,851 mm (191 in) / 1,958 mm (77.1 in) / 1,231 mm (48.5 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,600 mm (102.4 in) / 1,715 mm (67.5 in) / 1,647 mm (64.8 in)
Fuel tank 140 Litre (37 Gallon US / 30.8 Gallon Imperial)
Wheels (fr/r) 11 x 19 / 12 x 19
Tyres (fr/r) 280/680 - ZR19 / 300/720 - ZR19
Performance figures
Power to weight 0.51 bhp / kg