Unveiled at Maranello on 29 April 2025, the Ferrari 296 Speciale A represents the latest chapter in a lineage that runs from the Scuderia Spider 16M through the 458 Speciale A and 488 Pista Spider. Looksmart's 1:43 resin model captures the car in Rosso Corsa with white graphic elements — the launch presentation livery. At 10.5 cm on the shelf, it distils 4625 mm of mid-engined spider into a format suited to serious display cabinets.
880 cv and a Record Power-to-Weight Ratio
The 296 Speciale A is built around a 3.0-litre 120° V6 twin-turbo producing 700 cv at 8000 rpm — a specific output of 234 cv/l, a class record. Combined with the 180 cv axial-flux electric motor, total hybrid output reaches 880 cv, the highest figure ever quoted for a rear-wheel-drive production Ferrari. Dry weight stands at 1490 kg, achieved in part by shedding 50 kg versus the 296 GTS through carbon fibre body panels and titanium engine components including con-rods shared with the F80 supercar.
Open-Air Performance: Aero, Chassis and the RHT
Despite being an open car, the 296 Speciale A generates 435 kg of downforce at 250 km/h with the roof raised — 20 per cent more than the 296 GTS — drawing on aerodynamic solutions developed for the 296 Challenge race car. The retractable hard top opens and closes in 14 seconds. The chassis sits 5 mm lower on titanium springs with Multimatic dampers derived from the 296 GT3, and roll gradient is reduced by 13 per cent. Performance figures: 0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 7.3 seconds, top speed exceeding 330 km/h.
Looksmart's 1:43 Resin Model
Looksmart produces this 1:43 replica in resin, the material of choice for high-fidelity small-scale replicas where fine surface detail — aerodynamic bodywork, diffuser geometry, wheel spokes — demands rigidity and paint adhesion that diecast cannot always match. The livery is catalogued by Looksmart as Rosso Corsa with Livery, corresponding to the red and white presentation finish seen at the model's Maranello launch. The model length of approximately 10.5 cm is derived directly from the car's official length of 4625 mm divided by the 1:43 scale factor.
Placing It in the Cabinet
At 10.5 cm long, this 1:43 model fits standard single-row display cases designed for the scale. Thematically it completes the Ferrari special-series spider sequence alongside 1:43 representations of the 458 Speciale A and 488 Pista Spider. Collectors building a Ferrari hybrid road-car strand will find it pairs naturally with 1:43 models of the 296 GTS and the closed 296 Speciale coupé, tracing the evolution of the V6 hybrid platform from standard production to full Speciale specification.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:43 scale model?
The Ferrari 296 Speciale A measures 4625 mm in length. Divided by 43, that gives a model length of approximately 10.5 cm. Allow a shelf or case depth of at least 12 cm to accommodate the car comfortably.
Does the model have opening parts?
Opening parts are not confirmed for this resin model. Resin construction at 1:43 scale is typically a sealed one-piece body; detail is concentrated on the exterior surfaces — bodywork, aerodynamic elements and wheel detail.
What material is the model made from?
The model is manufactured in resin. Looksmart uses resin across its 1:43 Ferrari range for the precision it affords on complex aerodynamic surfaces and the depth of finish it delivers on colours such as Rosso Corsa.
Where does the 296 Speciale A sit in Ferrari's special-series spider history?
The 296 Speciale A is the fourth model in Ferrari's special-series open-top lineage, following the Scuderia Spider 16M, the 458 Speciale A and the 488 Pista Spider. Unveiled on 29 April 2025, it is the first in the line to use a hybrid powertrain.
