Ferrari 296 GTB for Export from Dubai

Ferrari 296 GTB for export from Dubai: a V6 plug-in hybrid, not a downsized V8

The Ferrari 296 GTB is a two-seat, mid-engined coupe whose engine breaks with tradition. Behind the seats sits a 2.9 litre twin-turbocharged V6, and an electric motor adds to it, for a combined output of 819 horsepower. It is a plug-in hybrid, the first Ferrari V6 road car since the Dino era. For anyone looking at a Ferrari 296 GTB for export from Dubai, that hybrid system decides most of the questions about value, service and paperwork, because the battery and electronics add checks that a V8 Ferrari never had.

The car is also very recent, so what you find on sale are low-mileage examples that are barely used. The used Ferrari 296 GTB page for Dubai covers cars sold for use inside the UAE. This page is for cars whose owners will sell them to a buyer who plans to ship them abroad.

Which Ferrari this is: the 296 generation and its short timeline

Ferrari revealed the 296 GTB in June 2021, and customer cars began arriving in 2022. The letters follow Ferrari's habit of naming a car after its capacity and cylinder count, so 296 means 2.9 litres and six cylinders, and GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta, the coupe body. There has been one generation so far, so you are not choosing between versions the way you would with an older Ferrari.

What does vary is the package. Ferrari offers the car in standard form or with the Assetto Fiorano pack, which brings lighter components, Multimatic shock absorbers, more carbon fibre in the cabin and stickier tyres. According to Ferrari, the pack saves about 12 kilograms. A car with the pack is more track-oriented and tends to be worth more to enthusiasts, so ask the seller which one is on offer.

The convertible sibling is a separate listing, the 296 GTS, with a folding hard roof. If the listing photographs show a roof panel and a closed rear deck, you have the GTB. Check the VIN and the registration card to be sure the body style matches the name.

What the engine and badge mean: V6, motor, battery and the two modes

Under the rear deck, the 120 degree V6 works alongside an electric motor mounted between the engine and the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The motor is fed by a high-voltage battery that can be charged from a plug as well as by the engine. Ferrari quotes an electric-only range of about 25 kilometres, enough for quiet low-speed driving.

The practical effect on a used car is that there are two systems to maintain. The combustion engine follows Ferrari's usual service pattern, and the hybrid components need diagnostic checks that only an authorised workshop can perform. Ask the seller for a printout of the latest diagnostic report, and for confirmation that no software campaigns are open. A car with a faulty hybrid battery is not a car you want to ship across an ocean.

Charging equipment matters too. The car comes with a cable, and ownership abroad needs a socket that can supply it. Ask whether the original charging cable is included, because it is not a cheap item to replace and some buyers forget it.

Driving modes give a hint of how the hybrid is meant to be used. A selector on the steering wheel switches between electric-only running, a hybrid mode that balances the two power sources, a performance mode that keeps the engine running to hold the battery charge, and a qualifying mode that uses everything at once. When you inspect the car, confirm that all of these modes can be selected and that no hybrid warning appears on the dash. A seller who cannot demonstrate them should make you cautious.

A two-seat coupe: what the body and layout mean for use and shipping

The 296 GTB seats two and has a small luggage space in the nose. It is a car for one or two people who enjoy driving, not a family vehicle. Rear-wheel drive and very high power also mean it deserves care on wet roads, which matters for a buyer in a rainy country.

Ground clearance is low, and the nose lifter, where fitted, lets the car cross a ramp or kerb. Shipping a low supercar needs a forwarder who loads low-slung cars regularly, usually in an enclosed container with the car strapped by the wheels, not roll-on roll-off on an open deck. Ask for the container option and check the quote for the insurance cover during the voyage.

Inspect the underbody shield, front splitter and wheels in photographs. Kerb marks on a rim are minor, but scrapes on the splitter and on the carbon parts can be expensive to repair, and they show how the car was driven.

What sets the price of a Ferrari 296 GTB sold for export

Quoting a number here would be pointless, because prices of recent Ferraris move with supply and with the order books. The factors that move them are consistent. Mileage comes first, and on a car this young, a few thousand kilometres makes a visible difference. Options come second: carbon wheels, the Assetto Fiorano pack, special paint and the interior choices all change what a buyer will pay.

Then there is service history, which for a hybrid Ferrari should come entirely from an authorised dealer. Look for a full record, the delivery date and the number of keys. The number of owners matters, as does whether the car was bought new by the seller. Some Ferraris also carry warranty cover that can be extended, so ask whether any remains and if it is valid outside the country.

Freight and insurance for a car this valuable add to the total, and so do the destination taxes, which on luxury cars can be a large proportion of the price. Request a landed-cost estimate from a forwarder before you agree on a figure with the seller.

Gulf-specification 296 GTB cars and cars built for other markets

Ferrari builds the 296 GTB in market-specific variants. A Gulf car has its air conditioning and cooling calibrated for high ambient temperatures, headlight patterns and speed units for the region, and dealer records in the regional network. The configuration number on the build plate and the original invoice show where the car was supplied.

Cars delivered to the United States, Europe or Asia differ in details like lighting, emissions equipment and safety features. If you intend to register the car in a market other than the one it was sold in, a grey-import car needs to be checked against that market's rules, and the local Ferrari dealer may be unwilling to service it under warranty.

The sensible step is to ask the seller for the original sales invoice and the dealer's handover paperwork, and to ask your own Ferrari dealer whether they will accept the car for service. Many hold back from servicing grey-import cars, and a hybrid is not a car to leave in the hands of a general workshop.

How to buy a Ferrari 296 GTB in Dubai for export, step by step

Start with your market. Ask the vehicle authority or customs what is required for a used performance car, including any special approval for hybrid or high-power vehicles, and write the list down. Some countries add extra duties or checks for cars above a set value or power.

Then compare the cars listed here. Each seller is verified in the UAE and deals directly with you, since OneClickDrive is a marketplace that takes no commission and does not inspect, ship or guarantee the car. Arrange your own inspection at a Ferrari dealer or a specialist, and request a hybrid system report.

Collect the registration card, the service record, photographs of the underbody and the cabin, and written confirmation of who cancels the UAE registration and prepares the export papers. Settle the finance and traffic fine status before payment.

Finally, choose a forwarder that handles supercars and agree the shipping method, insurance and bill of lading. Pay a deposit against a written agreement stating the VIN, and release the balance when the original papers are ready.

Age limits, emissions rules and what to ask before paying

The 296 GTB is young enough that age limits are not a worry. What can catch buyers is the power and the hybrid system. Some countries tax or restrict cars by horsepower, by engine size or by emissions class, and a plug-in hybrid may be treated differently from a petrol car. Ask the authority how the 296 will be classified and which documents prove the figures.

Check also how first registration is counted, since a car registered in the UAE in one year may have been built the year before. The build plate and the registration card should agree. Any gap deserves a written explanation from the seller.

The car is left-hand drive like every vehicle sold in the UAE. A market that only registers right-hand-drive cars cannot take it.

Before you pay, ask whether the car is free of finance, whether the odometer and service book agree, whether it has ever been in an accident or had paint work, and whether there are any open recalls or software updates. Request the hybrid diagnostic report and a copy of the keys count, and ask whether the charging cable is included.

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