The 296 Speciale has a total downforce of 435 kg at 250 km/h, 20% more than the 296 GTB.
The aerodynamic development followed two fundamental principles: on the one hand, the evolution and refinement of the original car, reinterpreting its original spirit and taking its performance to the extreme in areas such as the front bumper and underbody; on the other, the transfer of aerodynamic concepts developed in the world of competition, and in particular on the 296 Challenge, in a form never seen before on a road car.
This combination of evolution and technological transfer was the common thread that led to the definition of the technical basis of the 296 Speciale, thanks to meticulous CFD optimization work and wind tunnel testing aimed at seeking the best integration between aerodynamics and style.
At the rear, one of the most distinctive aerodynamic elements of the car are the side wings, which combine two racing-inspired aerodynamic concepts such as the side flaps of the FXX K and the external bulkheads of the 296 Challenge bumper.
Thanks to their curved geometry that embraces the rear corner, they perform a dual function: the vertical bulkhead allows optimal management of the car's wake, reducing drag, while the horizontal surface is profiled to generate aerodynamic load.
Their position at the tail also allows interaction with the cooling flow of the rear radiators, improving their efficiency.
The side wings are flanked by the active spoiler derived from the 296 GTB, completely revised both with a new actuation logic that minimizes the transition time in High Downforce, and through the introduction of a Medium Downforce position that improves rear stability at high speeds.