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Ferrari · model year 2026
2026 Ferrari 296 GTS
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
- 30 Fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
Ordered by combined MPG #30 of 56 - 64 Plug-in hybrids
Ordered by combined MPG #64 of 73 - 05 Ferrari cars
Every model year, newest first #5 of 294 - 349 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #349 of 401 - 310 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #310 of 1,172 - 1833 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1833 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS is a gasoline plug-in-hybrid two-seater with rear-wheel drive. Its EPA figures pair 48 combined MPGe with 18 combined MPG, but electric range is only 7 miles. A full charge takes 2.5 hours at 240 volts. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,550, with 403 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 48 combined MPGe EPA rating
- 7 miles of EPA electric range
- 2.5-hour charge time at 240 volts
- Rear-wheel drive with automatic transmission
Watch for
- Only 7 miles of EPA range
- 18 MPG combined on gasoline
- $4,550 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- 403 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Short trips with regular access to 240-volt charging Drivers seeking a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid
Choose the 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS if a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive layout fits your use and you can charge before short trips. Its plug-in system offers 48 combined MPGe, but the EPA electric range is only 7 miles. Longer drives rely on gasoline at 18 MPG combined, with a $4,550 annual fuel-cost estimate. The 2.5-hour 240-volt charge time and 403 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure are part of that ownership calculation.
What it is
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS is a two-seat car with rear-wheel drive. It uses a gasoline plug-in-hybrid system, a 2.9-liter six-cylinder turbo engine, and an automatic AM-S8 transmission.
The numbers that matter
Its combined EPA rating is 48 MPGe, with 7 miles of EPA range. On gasoline, the combined rating is 18 MPG: 15 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway.
The car uses 71 kWh per 100 miles on the EPA energy-use measure.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $4,550. Tailpipe emissions are 403 grams of CO2 per mile.
Charging at 240 volts takes 2.5 hours. The short 7-mile EPA range means electric driving covers only a brief trip before gasoline use matters.
How it compares
Its official figures are 48 combined MPGe, 18 combined MPG, and 7 miles of EPA range.
The 296 GTS is classified as a plug-in hybrid.
Who it suits
It suits a buyer who wants a rear-wheel-drive two-seater and can use charging for short electric trips. The 48 MPGe combined figure matters most when the plug-in system is used regularly.
Trade-offs
The electric range is 7 miles, and a 240-volt charge takes 2.5 hours. Once gasoline use dominates, efficiency is 18 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 21 MPG highway.
Its EPA tailpipe figure is 403 grams of CO2 per mile, and the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,550.
Verdict
The 296 GTS makes the most sense for short, charge-supported drives rather than long electric trips. Its combined MPGe rating reflects the benefit of plugging in, while the gasoline numbers show what running costs look like beyond that limited range. Rear-wheel drive, a turbo six-cylinder engine, and two seats define the layout. Buyers should weigh the brief electric window against the 18 MPG combined gasoline figure and the stated annual fuel cost.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 18 MPG
- City MPG
- 15 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 21 MPG
- Combined MPGe
- 48 MPGe
- EPA range
- 7 miles
- Energy use
- 71 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 403 g per mile
- Charge time at 240 V
- 2.5 hours
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.9 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS fuel economy?
It is rated at 48 combined MPGe and 18 combined MPG. City and highway gasoline ratings are 15 MPG and 21 MPG.
How far can the 296 GTS go on electricity?
Its EPA range is 7 miles.
How long does it take to charge?
Charging at 240 volts takes 2.5 hours.
What does the 296 GTS cost in fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,550.
What engine and drivetrain does it use?
It has a 2.9-liter six-cylinder turbo engine, an automatic AM-S8 transmission, and rear-wheel drive.
How much CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 403 grams per mile.
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