The 296 GT3 is the result of an comprehensive aerodynamic research began already in the concept phase of the 296 GTB that was developed with the challenge of the track usage and competition in mind.

The aerodynamics has been calibrated with sophisticated CFD simulations supported by advanced systems and in the wind tunnel, covered every possible operating condition. 

The Ferrari engineers have been able to define an aerodynamic configuration within the homologation performance window by reducing ride height sensitivities with the aim of improving handling and driveability.

The Ferrari engineers sought to create an aerodynamic configuration capable of operating within the homologation parameters, reducing sensitivity to trim variations to benefit the car’s speed, handling and predictability. This precise and detailed work on the shapes yielded a gain of 20% in downforce on the car over the previous generation. From this perspective, the 296 GT3 lives in symbiosis with the air around it, exploiting it to maximise grip and handling, benefiting gentlemen drivers and professionals alike.

The challenge met by the designers was to limit the car’s sensitivity to the forces generated by aerodynamics, reducing displacement of the downforce at the front end by 20% and at the rear by 40% for a given variation in rake, to provide an extraordinary balance for the benefit of driveability and driver confidence.

The geometry of all the components, from the body to the wing appendages, was designed in detail under varying operating conditions and in mutual aerodynamic interaction to optimise performance and make it robust in different racing contexts, also when in the slipstream of other cars. From the front splitter to the rear extractor, which has a diffusor with a sophisticated three-dimensional design, the 296 GT3 stands out through a refined design that aims to achieve the lowest possible drag.