The Ferrari 296 GT3 arrived in competition at the 24 Hours of Daytona in January 2023, immediately replacing the 488 GT3 Evo across Ferrari's global customer racing programme. BBR Models has chosen car No. 32 as run at the 2023 Ferrari Finali Mondiali at Mugello Circuit — the annual season-closing world finals for Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli and related client racing categories — as the subject for this 1:18 resin piece.
Ferrari's First Turbocharged V6 GT3 Car
The Ferrari 296 GT3 is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 with a 120-degree bank angle, mounted mid-rear in the chassis and paired with a fixed-ratio sequential gearbox in compliance with FIA GT3 regulations. It marks the first time Ferrari has used a turbocharged V6 in a GT racing car, replacing the twin-turbocharged V8 architecture of its predecessor. The car is homologated for the GT World Challenge, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Fanatec GT and numerous national series worldwide.
Mugello, November 2023: The Finali Mondiali
The Ferrari Finali Mondiali is the annual gathering where Ferrari Challenge regions from across the globe — Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the rest of the world — converge for their world championship finals. The 2023 edition was held at Mugello Circuit in Italy and brought together hundreds of client racing cars and drivers. Car No. 32 raced in that setting, giving this livery a direct connection to Ferrari's most exclusive client motorsport occasion of the year.
BBR Models: Hand-Assembled Resin in 1:18
BBR Models is an Italian specialist whose 1:18 resin pieces are hand-assembled and hand-painted. The medium allows surface detail — aerodynamic bodywork, GT3 splitter geometry, livery graphics — to be reproduced without the mechanical constraints of diecast tooling. The model is supplied with a dedicated showcase, which both protects the hand-painted resin body and removes the need to source a separate display case. No opening parts are present; on a sealed resin model of this type, detail is concentrated entirely on the exterior surfaces.
In the Display Cabinet
At 1:18, the Ferrari 296 GT3 makes a strong shelf presence alongside other GT3-class cars. It pairs naturally with the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo it replaced, or with BBR and Looksmart Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli subjects in the same scale. For collectors building a GT3 or Ferrari client racing theme, the Finali Mondiali context makes No. 32 a distinctive addition rather than a generic championship livery.
Frequently asked questions
Does the model have opening parts?
No. This is a sealed, one-piece resin body with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover. All detail is expressed through the exterior surfaces: GT3 aerodynamic bodywork, livery graphics and the No. 32 race markings from Mugello 2023.
What material is the model made from?
The model is cast in resin and hand-painted. BBR Models uses resin construction for their 1:18 pieces because it allows finer surface geometry and sharper livery reproduction than conventional diecast methods.
What makes the Finali Mondiali livery significant?
The Ferrari Finali Mondiali is the annual world championship finale for Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, held at a different circuit each year. The 2023 edition took place at Mugello Circuit, making the No. 32 livery a snapshot of that specific, non-repeated event.
