Ferrari 296 GTB Tuning Guide — V6 Hybrid Performance for the GCC | YPG Motorsport
The Ferrari 296 GTB marked a turning point for Maranello: its first V6 road-car powertrain, and a plug-in hybrid. The 3.0-litre 120-degree twin-turbo V6 produces 663 cv on its own, and with the integrated electric motor the system delivers up to 830 cv (around 819 hp), driving the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
How the 296 is tuned
The 296 belongs to the Ferrari family that YPG calibrates through its mail-in bench process — the same approach used for platforms like the 488, F8, and SF90, where the ECU is read and written on the bench rather than through the OBD port. Because it is twin-turbocharged, the internal-combustion side of the 296 has genuine calibration headroom for boost, timing, and fuelling.
The hybrid factor
The 296 is a PHEV, and the electric system adds complexity that a serious tuner has to respect. The high-voltage battery and its cooling, the energy-management strategy, and the way the e-motor fills torque all interact with the combustion calibration. This is precision work, not a generic flash.
Why GCC calibration matters here
Gulf heat is the hard part. Up to 50°C ambient stresses both the combustion engine's knock margin and the hybrid system's battery cooling. A calibration written for European conditions does not account for this. YPG builds for 95 RON and up to 50°C so the car stays safe and consistent in Kuwait and GCC summers.
Programme availability
The 296 is a current-generation hybrid platform. Contact YPG Motorsport to confirm current 296 calibration programme status for your VIN before planning a build — we will tell you exactly what is available rather than over-promise.