‘Unhinged’ Ferrari 296 GT Modificata is a No Rules Race Car for Billionaires

By Ben McKimm - News

Updated: 15 September, 2026

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• Ferrari revealed the track-only 296 GT Modificata in Budapest.
• The twin-turbo V6 engine produces 730cv and 800Nm.
• It laps the Fiorano circuit three seconds faster than GT3 cars.
• The cabin features two seats for driver coaching and passenger experiences.
• Buyers secure two years of access to the Club Competizioni GT.

The Ferrari 296 GTB road car is unbelievably fast, the 296 Speciale takes things up a level before the 296 Challenge and GT race cars. However, some of us have wondered what would happen if you stripped back all of the motorsports regulations and went back to the drawing board. Ferrari has an answer, and it’s called the 296 GT Modificata ($TBA). Built exclusively for the marque’s Club Competizioni GT programme, they took the covers off the track-only model during the Ferrari Racing Days event in Budapest.

Developed from the 296 GT3 Evo race car that debuted at the start of the 2026 season, the Modificata relies on a heavily modified twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The “296” designation points to its 2.9-litre displacement and six-cylinder architecture, and engineers developed a peak output of 730 HP (537 kW), delivering 130 HP (96 kW) more than the GT3 race car. Without Balance of Performance (BoP) regulations restricting airflow or fuel delivery, the engine achieves a specific power output of 244 HP (179 kW) per litre. For context, that means Ferrari is extracting nearly an entire hot-hatch’s worth of horsepower from every litre of engine displacement.

Purchasing the vehicle grants owners two years of access to 12 rounds of the Club Competizioni GT track series across international circuits.

One of the most beautiful race cars we’ve laid eyes on, the Modificata features a bespoke aerodynamic package and measures 5,033mm long and 2,050mm wide (without mirrors).

The front section incorporates a slotted splitter alongside a redesigned bonnet with a larger aperture and a specific internal vane. This vane acts like an aerodynamic shield, deflecting hot air exiting the central radiator away from the critical lateral intercoolers. Then, at the rear, the aerodynamics team fitted an all-new wing mounted on a single centre pylon. It features a 5mm Gurney flap and structural endplates inspired directly by the Le Mans-winning 499P hypercar. These endplates act as structural supports while also managing turbulent air vortices that spin off the wing at high speeds.

The Modificata rides on a 2,660mm wheelbase with ultra-wide front (1,726mm) and rear (1,714mm) track widths. Under the arches hide Pirelli racing slicks measuring 325/680 R18 at the front and 325/705 R18 at the rear.

These design and aerodynamic tweaks work in tandem with an upgraded steel braking system, evolved directly from both the 296 GT3 Evo and the 296 GT3 Biposto. Measuring 400x26mm at the front and 332x32mm at the rear, the rotors are fed fresh air by a new intake located in the lower front bumper. The team also optimised the internal cooling ducts to maximise airflow directly over the brake calipers. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) has been calibrated to handle the extreme heat of prolonged endurance sessions.

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The heart of the 296 GT Modificata is a 2,992 cc 120-degree V6 engine featuring a 9.4:1 compression ratio and an 88 x 82 mm bore and stroke. Ferrari revised the cranktrain, camshafts, and induction line to support the 730 HP (537 kW) power output.

Peak power hits at 7,500 rpm, while 800 Nm of maximum torque arrives earlier at 5,000 rpm. The turbochargers retain the exterior housing geometry of the GT3 Evo units, while the internal turbo components borrow technology directly from the 499P Modificata to handle extreme rotational speeds and heat. To manage the increased fuel consumption, Ferrari added a low-pressure pump to feed the system from a 120-litre endurance fuel tank. A transverse-mounted six-speed sequential gearbox with a carbon clutch and new drive ratios transfers power to the rear wheels.

Track-only supercars traditionally feature a single racing seat. Ferrari modified the internal roll bar structure of the Modificata to fit a dedicated passenger seat and footrest. Seat harnesses lock both occupants into place, and an integrated intercom system enables clear communication at circuit speeds. There’s even an ‘extra fan’ feature to the climate controls to improve cabin cooling during hot track days, while drivers focus on the Data Acquisition System, which utilises pitot tubes to measure airspeed, alongside damper potentiometers and brake temperature sensors.

The driver reads this information via the specific DDU digital display featuring custom track graphics. VideoBox Premium records the driving data alongside a standard Rear Camera Premium and an infrared IRTPMS Step 2 system that actively monitors tyre temperatures across the tread block.

The “Modificata” badge carries over fifty years of unconstrained engineering history. It originated in 1970 with the legendary 512 M, which produced 610 HP (449 kW) from a lightened V12 before campaigning in the 1971 Manufacturers’ World Championship. Ferrari would later apply that moniker to road-going models such as the F512 M and Portofino M, as well as to the recent 499P Modificata hypercar. That prototype shares its DNA with the factory racer that won three consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans titles and secured the 2025 WEC Constructors’ Championship for Maranello.

Ferrari’s latest 296 GT Modificata continues this lineage by offering buyers a turnkey track weapon completely free from restrictions. Securing an allocation automatically grants owners two years of access to the exclusive Ferrari Club Competizioni GT programme for non-competitive customer events. Buyers can specify custom exterior colours directly through the Ferrari Design Studio and can opt for a rear radar system to warn them of faster-approaching prototype cars.

Next year’s calendar covers seven global rounds across some of the world’s best circuits. Owners will put their aero packages to the test at Jerez de la Frontera, Misano Adriatico, Fuji, Indianapolis, Paul Ricard, and Spa-Francorchamps before closing the season at the Finali Mondiali Ferrari. More information about the Ferrari 296 GT Modificata can be found at the brand’s website, linked below.

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