Only Ferrari Race Car Drivers Can Buy This 296 Speciale

It's been less than two months since Ferrari launched the
296 Speciale
, and yet it's already unveiling a special edition of the supercar. Called the 'Piloti Ferrari' for good reason, this limited-run electrified machine is exclusively for those who actually race cars bearing the Prancing Horse. Eligible buyers must race their prized possessions either competitively or recreationally at track events endorsed by Ferrari.
But let's say you're not Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton; how do you buy one? Racing one of the Challenge models qualifies you to order the car. The same applies to those who enjoy weekend track time with an XX model or the newly launched
499P Modificata
. For those who meet the criteria, the Piloti Ferrari is essentially a cosmetic upgrade to the 296 Speciale.
Photo by: Ferrari
The car can be ordered in Rosso Scuderia livery, but other options include Argento Nürburgring, Nero Daytona, and Blu Tour De France. Regardless of the exterior color, all versions feature Giallo Modena stripes, a tribute to the triple Le Mans-winning 499P endurance race car. To further distinguish it from a 'standard' 296 Speciale,
Ferrari
adds a hand-painted WEC logo, an Italian flag motif on the front bumper, and your chosen racing number.
Inside, the seats are upholstered in thermoformed black Alcantara with fireproof fabric inserts made from the same material as racing suits. You can even personalize the metal footwell and carbon fiber door sills. Additional details include a carbon identification plaque and your racing number adorning the body-hugging seats, which come equipped with a racing harness.
Ferrari hasn't disclosed the price, but it's safe to assume the Piloti Ferrari commands a premium over the standard 296 Speciale, which is estimated to start at $450,000. While production numbers for the base model remain unknown, it's already sold out. As for the WEC-inspired edition, the pool of eligible buyers is believed to be fewer than 1,000 people.
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