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The 296 GTB, a timelessly beautiful mid-rear engined V6 PHEV berlinetta, Won Production Car category

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The Ferrari 296 GTB has won the Production Car category of the prestigious Car Design Award that took place recently at ADI Design Museum as part of Milan Design Week. 

All the winners were selected by 11 expert journalists from leading international motoring publications, including Auto&Design itself. 


According to the jury whom awarding Ferrari 296 GTB the top plaudit in the Production Car category, building a magnificent and original creation whilst still complying with all current regulations giving the car an incredibly high level of technology and performance is a truly impressive feat. 

On top of that, the Car Design Award is presented to projects that have made a significant contribution to the evolution of car design. 


An evolution of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined two-seater sports berlinetta concept, the 296 GTB hailed nothing short of a revolution for the Maranello-based company as it complies a brand-new 120 V6 engine coupled with a plug-in (PHEV) electric motor capable of unleashing up to 830 cv. 


Recreating the whole idea of fun behind the wheel just to deliver pure emotions not just when being pushed to its limits but also in daily commuting.  


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