2024 Ferrari 296 GTS Review: Bringing Sunshine and Speed

The Ferrari 296 GTB and GTS have been in the company’s lineup since 2021 and hold the door open for would-be new Ferrari sports coupe owners. Following legendary machines like the Ferrari 458, 488, and F8, the 296 GTB has expectedly large shoes to fill – as would be the case with any new Ferrari. We spent time with the V6-powered 296 GTB, which featured the track-focused Assetto Fiorano package, a couple of years ago. Then new, the 296 was predictably good. Well, if you want an open-air experience from your Ferrari, you can also opt for the 296 GTS, which gives you all of the hardware from the coupe-bodied Berlinetta, with the ability to move the top away and let the sunshine in.  On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek’s Mark Vaughn hops behind the wheel of the 2024 Ferrari 296 GTS and puts it through its paces. Vaughn walks you around the 296 GTS and highlights some of his favorite features. Later in the show, Vaughn takes you along for a live drive review of this Ferrari convertible. Adding to these segments, Vaughn chats with host Wesley Wren about the Ferrari, its competitive set, and more. Closing the show, the pair breaks down what makes the 296 GTS special. g