Ferrari's pure tanning machine on wheels, the 296 GTS, has ended up on Mansory's radar almost two years after the official unveiling. The controversial tuner has left its signature on the exterior, cockpit, and other components, rounding off the makeover with a power boost.
The Italian supercar features the usual flashy add-ons at the front, sides, and rear. It sports a new apron with side blades, side skirt attachments, fender trim, a new diffuser, and several Mansory logos. The dominating hue is black, and the bronze aftermarket wheels, which spin around the Mansory-branded brake calipers, provide some contrast.
The interior follows a similar theme with black leather and Alcantara, and a few bronze accents. These are visible on the center console, seatbelts, door cards, and other components. Mansory's logo decorates several parts of the interior, and we can also see the Italian flag motif on the paddle shifters. The added carbon fiber trim completes the offering.
According to the tuner, the Tempesta GTS Convertible, which is slang for its tuned Ferrari 296 GTS, has a small performance boost. The powertrain unleashes 858 horsepower (870 ps/640 kW) and 553 pound-foot (750 Nm) of torque every time the driver abuses the right pedal. The extra oomph enables the supercar to reach 62 miles an hour (100 kph) in just 2.8 seconds, and the top speed has remained the same at 205 mph (330 kph).
Photo: Instagram | Mansory
How does it stack up next to the stock Ferrari 296 GTS? Well, Mansory’s Tempesta GTS Convertible is 39 hp (40 ps/29 kW) and 7 lb-ft (10 Nm) punchier. Without any modifications, the electrified V6 churns out a combined 818 hp (830 ps/610 kW) and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm). It takes 2.9 seconds to sprint to 62 mph (100 kph), 0.1 seconds slower than the tuned supercar, and has an identical top speed. The average fuel consumption is 36.2 US mpg (6.5 l/100 km), emitting 153 g/km of CO2.
Does Mansory's proposal look familiar? Well, then you likely remember their Ferrari 296 GTB. Showcased last fall, the coupe version features a similar makeover, with a few different things here and there. It also comes with a reupholstered cockpit and benefits from the same power boost as the open-top model pictured above. The tuner says it needs 2.9 seconds to 62 mph and has an identical top speed at 205 mph courtesy of the ECU remap and sports exhaust system.
Pricing details are unknown, so those looking to sprinkle their Ferrari 296 with Mansory's goodies will have to reach out to them and discuss the finances. Still, money is probably the least of their concerns, considering that the 296 GTB kicks off at around $320,000 in the United States, and the 296 GTS is some $20,000 pricier.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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