Announced on 29 April 2025, the Ferrari 296 Speciale represents the highest point yet reached by Maranello's mid-rear berlinetta line. Looksmart's 1:43 resin model is among the first miniatures to document the car in its production specification, before the roads have seen many of them in the metal. The Nero Purosangue finish with red accents mirrors exactly the classic black-and-red road-car palette Ferrari has long associated with its Prancing Horse heritage.
Ferrari 296 Speciale: Engineering a New Benchmark
The 296 Speciale is built around the Tipo F163 BC — a 2992 cc, 120-degree V6 twin-turbo with the turbines mounted in the Hot-V position. On its own the internal combustion unit produces 700 cv at 8000 rpm, translating to a specific output of 234 cv per litre. Paired with an axial-flux MGU-K electric motor, combined output reaches 880 hp, a record for a rear-wheel-drive production Ferrari. Drive goes through an 8-speed F1 DCT to the rear axle only. The car measures 4625 mm long, rides on a 2600 mm wheelbase and weighs 1410 kg dry.
The performance figures that accompany those numbers are straightforward: 0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, a top speed above 330 km/h, and up to 25 km of electric-only range drawn from a 7.45 kWh battery. Ferrari rates the electric drive unit at 154 cv in standard operating mode, with the combined system peaking at 180 cv of electric contribution during full-power deployment. No race number or competition programme is attached to the 296 Speciale; every number here belongs to the road.
Looksmart's 1:43 Resin Replica
Looksmart is an Italian specialist with an established record of producing accurate resin replicas of Ferrari road cars at 1:43. The model is constructed entirely in resin — there are no opening parts; all surface detail is concentrated in the exterior bodywork, aerodynamic surfaces, and the Nero Purosangue paintwork with its contrasting red elements. At the 1:43 scale, the 296 Speciale's 4625 mm real-world length reduces to approximately 10.5 cm, a dimension Looksmart achieves with the precision casting techniques their Ferrari range is known for.
In the Display Cabinet
At 10.5 cm in length, the model fits comfortably on a standard 1:43 shelf without requiring the wider berth demanded by single-seaters with protruding front wings. The Nero Purosangue and red livery offers strong visual contrast against Rosso Corsa examples of the broader 296 family, making it a natural complement to the 296 GTB or the 296 GTS in any Ferrari road-car collection. For collectors building a chronological record of Maranello's PHEV programme, this model sits alongside the SF90 Stradale as a defining document of the generation.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:43 scale model?
The Ferrari 296 Speciale measures 4625 mm in real life. Divided by 43, that gives a model length of approximately 10.5 cm. It fits neatly on a standard 1:43 display shelf and does not require extra clearance at either end.
Does the model have opening parts?
No. Like all Looksmart resin models, the 296 Speciale is a sealed one-piece body with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover. All detail is expressed through the exterior surface: bodywork contours, aerodynamic elements, and the Nero Purosangue paintwork with red accents.
What material is the model made from?
The model is cast entirely in resin. Looksmart uses resin rather than diecast metal for their Ferrari road-car range, which allows finer surface resolution on complex aerodynamic shapes such as the 296 Speciale's bodywork.
What makes the real 296 Speciale significant?
Announced on 29 April 2025, the 296 Speciale produces 880 hp combined from its Tipo F163 BC V6 twin-turbo and an axial-flux electric motor — the highest output ever recorded for a rear-wheel-drive production Ferrari. It reaches 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and tops 330 km/h.
