Yahoo Autos Ferrari 296 GTS revealed as the 296 GTB's convertible sibling
Ferrari has introduced the roof-less version of the V6-electric 296 GTB unveiled in 2021. Equipped with a power-folding hardtop, the roadster becomes the latest in a long line of Prancing Horse models to wear the GTS (Gran Turismo Spider) designation.
The biggest visual difference between the GTS and the GTB is the roof. The two-piece panel retracts in 14 seconds at up to 28 mph, letting fresh air and the V6's exhaust note permeate the cabin. Ferrari reshaped the decklid to fit the top's mechanism, though the engine remains visible through a glass window. We're told that bigger changes are found beneath the sheetmetal: engineers redesigned the engine bay to fit the top without sacrificing cooling, and the exhaust resonator system has been optimized to ensure that the V6 is clearly heard.
Inside, the seats and parts of the center console are specific to the GTS, but many of the important changes are not immediately visible. For example, the trim behind the headrests was optimized to channel much of the air that makes its way into the cabin when the top is down towards the decklid. This reduces the amount of annoying turbulence that swirls around the passengers, especially at higher speeds.
