Ferrari refreshed its hybrid range on Tuesday with the new 296 Speciale and its convertible version as the luxury sports car maker prepares for its first leap into the fully electric era. Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October,

Ferrari has officially unveiled the 296 Speciale, a sharper, lighter and more electrifying evolution of the 296 GTB. Positioned as the most exhilarating berlinetta in the brand’s production range, the 296 Speciale delivers an impressive 880 cv (868 hp) from its hybrid V6 powertrain — 50 cv more than the GTB — thanks to an uprated engine and enhanced electric motor with an “extra boost” function.

Italian automaker Ferrari has unveiled its latest high-performance car, the 296 Speciale. A Speciale A variant has also been introduced. The vehicle is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that produces 867hp, more than the standard 296 GTB's 818hp. This makes it the most powerful rear-wheel-drive Ferrari road car ever.