2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A

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The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid car. Its EPA electric range is 7 miles, while combined fuel economy is 18 MPG and combined efficiency is 44 MPGe. It uses a 2.9-liter turbocharged six-cylinder, an automatic transmission, and gasoline. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,550.

Who it suits. Two-seat drivers with short daily trips Buyers who can charge at 240 volts Shoppers comparing plug-in hybrids

What it is

The 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A is a car in the EPA Two Seaters class. It has rear-wheel drive and a plug-in hybrid powertrain that uses gasoline.

A 2.9-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine works with an automatic (AM-S8) transmission. The EPA electric range is 7 miles, and combined efficiency is 44 MPGe. See other Ferrari cars.

The numbers

The 7-mile EPA range covers electric driving before the gasoline powertrain is needed. With gasoline use included, the car is rated at 18 MPG combined.

City fuel economy is 16 MPG, and highway fuel economy is 22 MPG. Energy use is listed at 75 kWh per 100 miles.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,550. That figure reflects the car's 18 MPG combined rating and its gasoline fuel use.

Tailpipe carbon dioxide is 396 grams per mile. Charging at 240 volts takes 2.5 hours.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping, use the 44 MPGe combined figure, 18 MPG combined rating, and 7-mile electric range. The city and highway ratings show how its gasoline economy changes with driving conditions.

You can compare it with other two-seat cars or other plug-in hybrids using those same measures.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who can use a short electric trip of up to 7 EPA miles and still wants a gasoline powertrain for longer travel.

Its two-seat body and rear-wheel drive fit buyers who prioritize carrying two people rather than passengers or cargo.

Trade-offs

The plug-in system brings 44 MPGe combined efficiency, but the electric range is only 7 miles. After that distance, gasoline economy is rated at 18 MPG combined, with 16 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway.

Charging takes 2.5 hours at 240 volts, and the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,550.

Verdict

The 296 Speciale A makes the most sense for a two-seat buyer who has access to 240-volt charging and can keep many trips within its 7-mile electric range. Its 44 MPGe combined rating gives the plug-in system a measurable benefit, but the car still relies on gasoline for longer drives and carries an EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $4,550. Rear-wheel drive, a turbocharged six-cylinder, and the two-seat layout define the choice as much as its efficiency figures.