A deep red with like a saddle brown interior would look amazing. A little more old school but super classy but you will definitely need an exhaust on it
8:30 - It will over rev to match engine speed with drive train speed (flywheel/clutch and motor). It'll then gently settle as the clutch engages properly. It's a manufacture strategy thing to stop the cars from chewing the clutches to pieces. Even my Focus ST does this to help with rev matching when you change gears.
If I could afford a high-end car for every day driving, this would be top of my list. I don't care that it's V6, sounds awesome! Obviously it's quick enough, but looks very comfortable too. It ticks every box
I love the look of that. It harks back to the Dino and 308 - it’s about time Ferrari revisited those iconic cars of the 70’s and 80’s. This is the first new Ferrari I personally actually like the look of. I think this might even become a future classic. Imagine how it would be with a gated manual gearbox like the new Lotus. I think that is one of the best looking Ferrari’s in a long time.
WOW!!! That is an absolutely GORGEOUS automobile! I like that colour blue *almost* as much as your SF90. I say almost because your SF90 is, without hesitation, simply the most beautiful example of automotive artwork I have ever witnessed. Your spec is objectively just perfect. So well done you jumping in feet first for another Ferrari new car purchase experience. I look forward to a "mini-series" covering the journey from spec to first drive. Congratulations!
I have driven the 296 GTS stop/Start drives me crazy and I cannot yet get used too the digital dash I am still prone to hit things by accident… it is brutally fast has fantastic steering it’s cool to drive it in electric and surprisingly the engine note is there even though it’s a hybrid turbo v6! The look is very nice best internal design since the separation from Pininfarnia .
Rumour has it when customers pick up their brand new 296, they just send you a link to this video instead of doing a handover 😂…everything you could ever need to know. Great vid tim
Maybe the first time I actually prefer a spyder Ferrari over the berlinetta. I'm a fan. I'd spec the interior darker, though... I think a mocha color would fit the blue exterior nicely.
My favourite Ferrari. V6 is perfect. What a package! Fantastic spec this car too. Great video Tim enjoyed it so much and look forward to yours on your channel. 👌🙏 I’m going to order mine when I head back home to New Zealand
Have to say this is the best looking 296 that I've seen so far, & yes I'd have a GTS if I could, bet a few SF90 owner's are kicking themselves, Rj in Oz
I'm loving the fact that the paddle shifters are a decent size unlike the older versions like in the 458 there tiny & trying to change gear while turning the wheel you use to struggle with your fingers struggling to reach them I must admit it is a stunning looking car @shmee150
the T tray on the front of the car is tech direct from F1. if you look at modern F1 car they all have a T tray behind the front wheels and in front of the floor to manage airflow to the underfloor
A red ferrari is probably the furthest from anything Shmee would ever get. I swear if he got a red ferrari, half his subscribers would think he sold out unless of course it was a f50 or f40 and even then i dont know.
I don't think you need to convince or justify us on how good 6 cylinder engines sound! This, Lotus's, porsches, bmw, alfas and ofc the clio all do a fine job of that already ;)
The 296 is, in my opinion, the best looking car on sale today. Such an incredible car and that GTS is simply incredible and somehow enhances it further! Great choice of car Tim
The 296 sounds epic I could definitely hear the turbos working there one thing i did notice that there seem to be a fair bit of reflection on the windscreen from the dashboard nice car thow .
When I first saw the SF 90 on RUclips, I was quite surprised by the looks and my first impression was that it surely doesn't look like Ferrari from front. But Tim change my perspective when they told us in the previous Ferrari video that how cleverly and beautifully Ferrari refresh their car design in around 10 years. And here it is now, every new Ferrari starting from SF90 (till the new Ferrari hypercar I believe)is beautifully constructed under this new design philosophy. Ferrari is always above it's competition.
I actually prefer this to the sf90. To be honest at first I thought you were only buying the 296 because you had to to get an allocation of the Purosangue.
I know the regulatory and technical trend is toward electrified cars but it would be interesting to think about a gas only version of the 296. One of my cars is a plug-in hybrid and it weighs 400 pounds more than the gas only version because of battery, electric motor and charging/power control electronics. A version of the 296 with the electrics deleted would make for a very agile pure sports car. It would have a similar or better power to weight ratio even with the electric power gone. Maybe in the future someone will reengineer a 296 that way.
Hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas. Absolutely brilliant video by Shmee150 as always what are stunning thank you so much Shmee150 for sharing this
Would be interesting to hear a perspective of say McLaren 675LT vs Ferrari SF90/296 experience. Will you be keeping the 675 for the long-term? Do you drive it much anymore, or has the interest worn off?
The 675 will be staying with him forever. The guys at shmuseum use it sometimes. Im hoping to see more of it in the near future, but im afraid shmee doesnt have the time
👋🏻 Months ago I had the opportunity to see up close this stunning blue 296 GTS, which was driven by James Dennison for Car Magazine (UK) in Ponte Samone 📍, near home 🇮🇹. I spotted you when you were testing the Ultimae and well ... I can't wait to see you again 📷😜 Love your reviews so much! 🙏🏼
Cool to see you and I will likely have 2 of the same Ferraris. I was told 2 1/2 year wait for 296 GTS from my salesperson at Ferrari Beverly Hills. No real buying history with them because I only recently started making “serious” money at the beginning of this year. I bought a Bianco Fuji SF90 from them preowned and expressed interest in the 296 GTS.
Not realy it is different to an extent that is only rearwhell drive only so its a little more driver orientented and sf90 stradale is more powerful and alwhelldrive so they are definitly similar but not rivals in any way the rival is McLaren Artura if you saj me 😊
I think you're so right about this car... I would be more than happy to have a go at this automobile (it's not just another Ferrari) for an hour or two... 👌😃
I love the 296 looks, it’s a great throwback. Even with Tims explanation I don’t see the need or value of having one in the garage tbh. Seems an odd buy imo. But will enjoy the content. Hope the spec is fun
The best thing about this car for me is the power it makes and the v6 sound. The styling I'm not convinced at all. It's the front, the design of the DRL'S and headlamp design just seem off and combined with the large mouth makes it look aquatic ( a bit fishy )......Still, the noise is nice for a modern v6. And the power tremendous!
Hey sounds nice and if I had a headache it would be perfect but you can hear there’s to Sand is missing to tell you the truth for me personally attacked the 458 even though that probably has better handling more downforce and more power that’s just what I want an old school car with an old school engine that is just savage and that’s what I 458 is
Just feel like you need a gated manual with those roads. Wish Ferrari would bring the manual back as an option for their new models. I would like to see the roof top the same blue color as the car vs the black color.
I think the color of this car is close to what I'g order, maybe a bit lighter blue metallic - cream interior with dark blue contrast. Silver wheels, yellow calipers to match shields.
Shmee definitely trying to get an allocation for the new Ferrari hypercar
He should sell the Zenvo and go balls deep in Ferrari or put the money towards the Aventador successor.
@@hl236 might be tough finding a Zenvo buyer in this climate
@@3ug3ne depends on how low he's willing to go.
@@docpj9665 my guess is he’s banking on the positive publicity he’s giving the brand via his RUclips channel to get him there
@@docpj9665finally someone who’s knows the game 😂
SF90 + 296 GTS + GTC4 LUSSO ❤️ your Ferrari collection is growing very nicely Shmee congratulations
Edit: forgot about the Purosangue 😂
He’s ordering the new FUV, as well…
@@Fraser-369 I literally edited the comment to add it dude.
Purosangue, 296.I have to see it to believe it! The shmee mobile is full of leased cars haha.
@@medilyesoudhini7411 and the sp3
Dont forget the purosangue
A deep red with like a saddle brown interior would look amazing. A little more old school but super classy but you will definitely need an exhaust on it
Traditional Beige please if you want to go "classic"
8:30 - It will over rev to match engine speed with drive train speed (flywheel/clutch and motor). It'll then gently settle as the clutch engages properly. It's a manufacture strategy thing to stop the cars from chewing the clutches to pieces. Even my Focus ST does this to help with rev matching when you change gears.
something about that back end and that color combo is out of this world, actually surprised at how well done the car is!
We have a 296GTS on order as well! Still changing the specs until we lock down the perfect build!
Awesome, enjoy!
@@Shmee150 Thanks for the great content!
If I could afford a high-end car for every day driving, this would be top of my list. I don't care that it's V6, sounds awesome! Obviously it's quick enough, but looks very comfortable too. It ticks every box
I love the look of that. It harks back to the Dino and 308 - it’s about time Ferrari revisited those iconic cars of the 70’s and 80’s. This is the first new Ferrari I personally actually like the look of. I think this might even become a future classic. Imagine how it would be with a gated manual gearbox like the new Lotus. I think that is one of the best looking Ferrari’s in a long time.
I agree. Dino like
Facts
Agreed. Can’t get my head around the price (mark up) but it is a good looking car. But often likely to be ruined with multi colour paint
100% agreed
I'm obsessed with the 296! Ive been following it since they announced them. With the GT3 race package they look so mean. Cant wait to see yours.
WOW!!! That is an absolutely GORGEOUS automobile! I like that colour blue *almost* as much as your SF90. I say almost because your SF90 is, without hesitation, simply the most beautiful example of automotive artwork I have ever witnessed. Your spec is objectively just perfect. So well done you jumping in feet first for another Ferrari new car purchase experience. I look forward to a "mini-series" covering the journey from spec to first drive. Congratulations!
#shquad......hi Tim and Puppi 😎👍 great video can't wait for the speccing and build.....please go to the factory 🙏🙏🙏
Lots of fun to come
I have driven the 296 GTS stop/Start drives me crazy and I cannot yet get used too the digital dash I am still prone to hit things by accident… it is brutally fast has fantastic steering it’s cool to drive it in electric and surprisingly the engine note is there even though it’s a hybrid turbo v6! The look is very nice best internal design since the separation from Pininfarnia .
I love the fact that Shmee is making his own Ferrari collection. Keep up the good work I've been a fan since when you first got your R8.
The Messiah will store another untamed beast @ his chapel & tag it with a name plate & raise ,rest above others in the fossil apex
This will look great in the Shmuseum next to the SF90 & Lusso & incoming Purosangue!
The Lusso probably Will be sold before the purosangue arrives
I love how Tim held out against the 812gts
And went with 3 others 😄👍
He reeeaaally needs that 812 GTS though.
that definitely looks to be almost exactly your kind of spec! hopefully the spec isn’t too far away
It's beautiful like this
The blue and light grey interior looks beautiful 😍
The backend is so 🔥
The perfect car for taking a lady out for the day ...
He has a girlfriend @voorheesjason3161
That's NOT Close 2 Grey that's Tan or Cream but Light Grey does Match as Well.
Rumour has it when customers pick up their brand new 296, they just send you a link to this video instead of doing a handover 😂…everything you could ever need to know. Great vid tim
Maybe the first time I actually prefer a spyder Ferrari over the berlinetta. I'm a fan. I'd spec the interior darker, though... I think a mocha color would fit the blue exterior nicely.
There needs to be more content of this car on the internet
THANK YOU FOR THE MOTIVATION
Thanks for watching
Love the new Ferrari 296 GTS and I can tell Tim is really enjoying the car too love the vids Tim.
My favourite Ferrari. V6 is perfect. What a package! Fantastic spec this car too. Great video Tim enjoyed it so much and look forward to yours on your channel. 👌🙏 I’m going to order mine when I head back home to New Zealand
Definitely a much better option than the Artura.
Looks like Tim spec’d it. Blue Corsa, Sabia interior. Nice intro. Thanks
Mine arrived today. Triplo Giallo outside / Rosso Ferrari inside assetto fioracno package. Incredible drive
Have to say this is the best looking 296 that I've seen so far, & yes I'd have a GTS if I could, bet a few SF90 owner's are kicking themselves, Rj in Oz
Kicking themselves ? I would be
If you read this and havent specced it yet i highly recommend viola hong kong, imo one of the best colors out there
Did he mention the HP & Lb. Ft. of Tq.?
Its got a very distinct v6 sound around 6K Rpm. Almost sounds similar to a Nissan at 14:52 ... Love it
A Nissan 😂
I'm loving the fact that the paddle shifters are a decent size unlike the older versions like in the 458 there tiny & trying to change gear while turning the wheel you use to struggle with your fingers struggling to reach them I must admit it is a stunning looking car @shmee150
I think your wrong when you say that is Ferrari's first V6 spider, you have forgotten the Dino 246 GTS
the T tray on the front of the car is tech direct from F1. if you look at modern F1 car they all have a T tray behind the front wheels and in front of the floor to manage airflow to the underfloor
V8 is cool because of the power and the sound, if a V6 has power and sound, gives all we car guy needs, emotion, proof of this... GTR R35
Hey Shmee.. would love to see a red ferrari at the Shmuseum.. :)
I wonder how long you'll have to wait...
@@Shmee150 Rosso Fiorano perhaps..
A red ferrari is probably the furthest from anything Shmee would ever get. I swear if he got a red ferrari, half his subscribers would think he sold out unless of course it was a f50 or f40 and even then i dont know.
Red F50 in inbound! 🔴
I think the purosangue will be kind of the same color as the lusso, and the GTS will be yellow. Don’t think shmee ever Will own à red Ferrari
I don't think you need to convince or justify us on how good 6 cylinder engines sound! This, Lotus's, porsches, bmw, alfas and ofc the clio all do a fine job of that already ;)
The 296 is, in my opinion, the best looking car on sale today. Such an incredible car and that GTS is simply incredible and somehow enhances it further! Great choice of car Tim
Compare it to a Roma, which looks like a foot.
I agree, the lines and curves are absolutely gorgeous.
Maserati MC20 Cielo is better looking.
@@ArKritz84 I personally quite like the roma, don't know why really, think it looks a bit different
@@markwilliams1735 Also a very strong contender but the 296 just takes the cake for me
Get a Ducati 916 Senna that would look great in between the cars and also is a appreciating classic! You can't have mine!!
The 296 sounds epic I could definitely hear the turbos working there one thing i did notice that there seem to be a fair bit of reflection on the windscreen from the dashboard nice car thow .
I wish I was behind the wheel of that masterpiece, I'm glad I could experience the experience though you, thx man. Have a good one!!! ❤️😁
I don't have a driver's license yet and I'm 17 so a lot of my friends already have their own car. Lmao
It does look alot more like a modern 308/328gts than I thought it would. & I loved that era of styling
Gorgeous lines! Love the roof ballet! I think you need some red in the line up!
Another day living our dreams!!
Looks like Tim spec’d it. Blue Corsa, Sabia interior. Nice intro
looks so much better in a solid colour. It doesn't look like it's wearing a PPE Covid mask!
Shmee is building quite a Ferrari collection :) Probably to meet the Ferrari criteria to get a hyper car or speciale in future.
Wow, I really like this car, Shmee you are a lucky man. Good choice.
Thank you for sharing this with us 👍👍👍👍
Arguably, no one actually needs any more of a Ferrari than this. It covers all bases.
Curious question:
If money is no object, then why not go all the way and get the SF90 Spider instead?
Amazing spec!
When I first saw the SF 90 on RUclips, I was quite surprised by the looks and my first impression was that it surely doesn't look like Ferrari from front. But Tim change my perspective when they told us in the previous Ferrari video that how cleverly and beautifully Ferrari refresh their car design in around 10 years. And here it is now, every new Ferrari starting from SF90 (till the new Ferrari hypercar I believe)is beautifully constructed under this new design philosophy. Ferrari is always above it's competition.
Better late than never, we understand you been busy 😉
This specification should be Shmee's 296 GTS, it is perfection.
I actually prefer this to the sf90. To be honest at first I thought you were only buying the 296 because you had to to get an allocation of the Purosangue.
I love ur passion for cars... it comes clear from ur videos.
Thanks for watching
love the moonswatch you’ve got on
What a stunningly beautiful supercar that Spider version
One of the best looking Ferraris
i hope ferrari did not force you to buy this 296gts in order to get a allocation of the new purosangue.
Congratulations Schmee. And thanks for filming the roads in Italy.
I know the regulatory and technical trend is toward electrified cars but it would be interesting to think about a gas only version of the 296. One of my cars is a plug-in hybrid and it weighs 400 pounds more than the gas only version because of battery, electric motor and charging/power control electronics. A version of the 296 with the electrics deleted would make for a very agile pure sports car. It would have a similar or better power to weight ratio even with the electric power gone. Maybe in the future someone will reengineer a 296 that way.
Hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas. Absolutely brilliant video by Shmee150 as always what are stunning thank you so much Shmee150 for sharing this
Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas
@@Shmee150 thank you so much for putting in all the work you do for the videos that are always excellent and informative. Thank you
Would be interesting to hear a perspective of say McLaren 675LT vs Ferrari SF90/296 experience. Will you be keeping the 675 for the long-term? Do you drive it much anymore, or has the interest worn off?
The 675 will be staying with him forever. The guys at shmuseum use it sometimes. Im hoping to see more of it in the near future, but im afraid shmee doesnt have the time
Tim, Blue Corsa with silver wheels is def your thing! lock this spec only. It's amazing and the blue reminds me of the intro to your channel too.
👋🏻 Months ago I had the opportunity to see up close this stunning blue 296 GTS, which was driven by James Dennison for Car Magazine (UK) in Ponte Samone 📍, near home 🇮🇹. I spotted you when you were testing the Ultimae and well ... I can't wait to see you again 📷😜 Love your reviews so much! 🙏🏼
Cool to see you and I will likely have 2 of the same Ferraris. I was told 2 1/2 year wait for 296 GTS from my salesperson at Ferrari Beverly Hills. No real buying history with them because I only recently started making “serious” money at the beginning of this year. I bought a Bianco Fuji SF90 from them preowned and expressed interest in the 296 GTS.
Can’t wait to see the 3 car collection in the future.
Love the car. Looks stunning with the top down. Love the spec. Just take that one home with you!
I really like the spec of this Ferrari! Tim needs a portofino in the collection
This gonna be a big rival to the SF90
They complement one another
Not realy it is different to an extent that is only rearwhell drive only so its a little more driver orientented and sf90 stradale is more powerful and alwhelldrive so they are definitly similar but not rivals in any way the rival is McLaren Artura if you saj me 😊
@@Shmee150 yes because both cars have different setups
@@Shmee150 0
A cheaper version
Italian weather!! Imagine using this car in rainy UK.....
Most ppl take it out when it's sunny, but most newer supercars are a lot safer on rainy roads. It may be different in a snowy type of weather.
What a beautiful spec
I think you're so right about this car... I would be more than happy to have a go at this automobile (it's not just another Ferrari) for an hour or two... 👌😃
Does Shmee have every Moonswatch?
Wow more and more Ferrari Models in the garage. Looking great!
I love the 296 looks, it’s a great throwback. Even with Tims explanation I don’t see the need or value of having one in the garage tbh. Seems an odd buy imo. But will enjoy the content. Hope the spec is fun
The best thing about this car for me is the power it makes and the v6 sound. The styling I'm not convinced at all. It's the front, the design of the DRL'S and headlamp design just seem off and combined with the large mouth makes it look aquatic ( a bit fishy )......Still, the noise is nice for a modern v6. And the power tremendous!
Welcome to my weekend roads literally couple kilometers from my home . Had lots of fun there with my Abarth years ago . This car looks amazing .
Hey sounds nice and if I had a headache it would be perfect but you can hear there’s to Sand is missing to tell you the truth for me personally attacked the 458 even though that probably has better handling more downforce and more power that’s just what I want an old school car with an old school engine that is just savage and that’s what I 458 is
What a thing yes!! Love that Blue I know you have a few cars that color but so nice! :)
Just feel like you need a gated manual with those roads. Wish Ferrari would bring the manual back as an option for their new models. I would like to see the roof top the same blue color as the car vs the black color.
Been waiting for this video for 2 months now 😃
Great choice...!
Nice. Rear is a combo of Camero and Viper. Blue is great. Get the pure white aniline hide interior.
That V6 actually sounds pretty good
Saw a yellow one, amazing.
Wow, I'm impressed
Hi Tim when do we get an update on your future 296gts? Like specs etc 🤔 I am so looking forward to see what you will go for 😊❣️
That's actually a beautiful blue 🌊💨
I totally dig that you chose to wear the Uranus Moonswatch for the color match! Hoping to complete my collection with a Neptune soon!
For the guy with the suit perfect for the tradie you know how it is Valvoline
S E N S A T I O N A L ! ! ! Love that 250 LM Design. Forza Ferrari!
At min 13:00 i remember shmee park his ferrari ff... or i made a mistake? 😅
Dont even think about selling GTC4 Lusso. Still one of the best ferraris if you ask me!
The Lusso will leave before or straight after the purosangue arrives
I think the color of this car is close to what I'g order, maybe a bit lighter blue metallic - cream interior with dark blue contrast. Silver wheels, yellow calipers to match shields.
That blue looks identical to my Jetstream Blue
That engine sound is glorious
Wish F1 would adopt a 2L TT 120° V6, as McLaren and Ferrari have a 3L TT 120° V6.
Closing my eyes I hear V6 Lotus a bit :)
It’s quite interesting that even though it is brand spanking new but this Ferrari already looks like a classic
This car looks like a spaceship
Quite the trio SF 90, GTS, and the Purasonque