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Ferrari 296 GTB Deliveries Begin in UAE: Hybrid V6 at AED 1.1 Million

Oliver Bennett·21 April 2026·4 min read

Ferrari UAE commences 296 GTB deliveries to customers. The plug-in hybrid V6 supercar produces 830 hp and represents Ferrari's most electrified road car to date.

What happened: Ferrari commences 296 GTB customer deliveries in UAE — the Maranello brand's first mid-engined V6 since the Dino 246. When: Customer deliveries from January 2026 for previously-allocated orders Who it affects: Ferrari collectors and high-performance buyers in UAE Key figure: 830 hp combined — 490 hp from the V6, 167 hp from the electric motor Source: Ferrari Middle East

Ferrari has commenced deliveries of the 296 GTB to UAE customers, with the plug-in hybrid supercar representing the most dramatic powertrain change the brand has made in decades: a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, the first mid-engine six-cylinder Ferrari offered to customers since the iconic Dino.

What We Know

The 296 GTB's 654 hp V6 works with a 167 hp rear-axle electric motor for a combined output of 830 hp. The 0–100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds makes it the fastest-accelerating 296 model. Despite the turbochargers, the V6 revs to 8,500 rpm and produces a distinctive mid-pitched soundtrack unlike any turbocharged Ferrari before it.

Spec	Ferrari 296 GTB
Engine	3.0L TT V6 + electric motor
Combined power	830 hp
Torque	740 Nm
0–100 km/h	2.9 sec
Top speed	330 km/h
Electric range	25 km
Price from (AED)	1,100,000

UAE Specification

UAE-delivered 296 GTBs feature GCC-specific cooling enhancements. Ferrari's Fiorano engineers validated UAE cooling performance specifically for summer conditions — a process confirmed by Ferrari Middle East in response to customer enquiries.

What This Means

The 296 GTB matters beyond its performance numbers. Ferrari's decision to use a V6 — rather than the V8 retained in the F8 Tributo it replaces — demonstrates that the brand is prepared to electrify even its most emotional products if the result is superior performance. The 830 hp figure is proof the electrification worked.

For UAE collectors, the 296 GTB represents a transitional moment in Ferrari history that will likely appreciate in significance over time.

What Happens Next

Ferrari has confirmed a 296 GTS Spider variant is available to order. Ferrari UAE is also accepting preliminary interest for the XX programme track version of the 296.