"As the Po Valley gives way to the Apennines, you find plenty of narrow winding roads, steep gradients, and hairpin turns. It was an engaging few hours of driving, but it was too brief to properly assess some of the 296's technology. I found the ride firm but comfortable on rough Italian tarmac and the hybrid system easy to operate, flicking into calm-and-quiet electric-only mode through the villages I encountered."
"For mixing it up in downtown traffic-among the dozens of all-white Waymo Jaguars and brightly wrapped Zoox Toyotas doing their autonomous driving thing-the Ferrari's eDrive mode is perfectly sufficient. It uses the axial flux electric motor that lives between the 2.9 L V6 engine and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, but the donut-shaped motor's 165 hp (123 kW) and, more importantly, 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) are all you need to move the 296's roughly 3,300 lbs (1,500 kg) at city speeds."
Driving the mid-engined Ferrari 296 across varied terrain reveals engaging handling and a firm yet comfortable ride. Narrow, winding roads and steep gradients suit its chassis balance and steering responsiveness. The hybrid system offers an effective eDrive electric-only city mode, aided by a 165 hp axial-flux motor delivering 232 lb-ft of torque. Total curb weight around 3,300 lbs keeps city performance effortless, while the 2.9 L V6 contributes 654 hp for high-speed acceleration and dynamic driving. Visibility forward is good, and throttle mapping enables precise control. Circuit time and extended driving reinforce the car's dual-purpose road and track capability.
Read at Ars Technica
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