Driven: 819bhp Ferrari 296 GTB. Ferrari’s FANTASTIC new hybrid V6 supercar

When it comes to mid-engined supercars, Ferrari tends not to miss. And so to the Ferrari 296 GTB, reviewed here by Matt Prior.​ Instead of having a V8 like Ferrari’s mid-engined supercars tend to, the 296 GTB represents a new generation of Ferrari supercar. In its middle is a twin turbocharged V6 engine making 654bhp on its own, augmented by a 164bhp electric motor, bringing the total system output to 819bhp. ​They drive the rear wheels through an 8-spd twin-clutch automatic gearbox and have enough power and torque (546lb ft) to propel the 296 GTB from 0-62mph​ ​in and on to a top speed of 205mph. And you ​can plug it in. Do so and the 296 GTB can run ​on electric power alone for 15.5 miles, making it the ... perfect city car? Well, perhaps not, but bringing unusual versatility to such a powerful supercar. The 296 GTB costs £241,550 in the UK. Oh, and for the record, owing to the PHEV system the fuel consumption is arou