2023 Ferrari 296 GTB Review // Guilty Of ONE Crime
The 2023 Ferrari 296 GTB ($444,287 USD as spec’d) is a hybrid mid-engined V6, capable of an astonishing 818.6 horsepower and has an electric-only range of up to 15 miles (25 km). This may not be Ferrari’s first foray into hybrid power, but it is the first road-going Ferrari to sport a V6. The 296 GTB aims to be both playful and practical, but does the hybrid V6 live up to the Ferrari name? And to its price? Thomas and James spend some time to find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE!
Big thank you to @MrCarSounds for featuring in our Intro and providing some wonderful noises. Go check him out
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The sounds that guy can make are really amazing, great review and I'm shocked Ferrari still gives you cars.
It’s probably a customer car. Listen to the Carmudgeon podcast, Jason explained how picky Ferrari is with journalistic productions. Jason wanted to get this car for an Icons episode but they had so many conditions that Jason declined the whole thing.
@@PigglyWigglyDeluxe you are probably right
Why would they not give them cars?
@@AnitaHanjaaab Ferrari is notoriously sensitive and once you say anything negative about their cars however accurate they will no longer give you a press car.
@@CruiseControl1 wow I never knew that.
This is definitely one of the intros of all time
@@korppiasiantuntija4591 We disagree with you!
@@joselazalde2584 I said dont reply to me!
@@korppiasiantuntija4591 then shut the hell up and no one will reply… Simple
@@korppiasiantuntija4591you said you wouldn't reply lmao
Agree
Has anyone else noticed how amazing the video quality has become? Fantastic light and depth!
Carson has.
@@PrydeWater901 @karstonc is underappreciated on this channel as their videographer....and happens to be a really cool guy to chat with.
ikr its like fortnite
As many have said, you guys are proper descendants of the Clarkson-era Top Gear but without being a tacky imitation. These are properly entertaining car videos. I mean part of me is like "wonder what Throttle House could do with Netflix/Amazon budgets if they had this on a streaming service" but im more than happy to enjoy what you do on KZhead!
Damn....the car....the writing....the production. This is my favorite channel bar none. That watch analogy was spot on. Thank you.
They are easily the best
Seriously, they consistently hit the head on the nail
The tripod analogy too
They're our Top Gear now and I'm not mad about it.
@@ppduval Doug Demuro: Hitori dake nante erabenai yo!
Your reviews of Ferraris are the reason why I trust you more than literally any other journalist. You’re able to fully admit this it’s practically a perfect sports/super car, but aren’t die hard apologists who are willing to pass off the interior UI as merely quirky or “difficult to get used to.” Can’t wait to see you drive the Artura - sounds like it’s less exciting of a car but maybe is actually liveable (assuming it works properly)??
This probably wasn’t provided by Ferrari. It’s probably a customer car. Ferrari would NEVER participate in a truly honest journalistic production. Never.
Many other journalists and publications have pointed out the exact same. Calling all other journalists die hard apologists is beyond ridiculous and plain stupid.
Ah yes.... McLaren's attempt at this. At near as I can tell, it is good but.... McLaren and technology have always been in a bit of a fight and any hopes that the Artura has slayed that dragon are misplaced, since you know the big engine recall.
@@Rodisflawless You’re right - “die hard apologists” is probably an exaggeration, but most journalists I’ve watched/read seem hesitant to risk being blacklisted or are quick to forgive because “but it’s a Ferrari.” In my make-believe reality where I earn enough money to actually buy one of these vehicles, I want unadulterated honesty, which is what these guys provide imo.
@@AbramPT you’re consuming the wrong journalists. Consider Jason Cammisa and Matt Farah. They are perhaps the most objective journalists that exist.
We gotta admit, it's a great car, and reviewed by an even greater team. But, at $440k, I would be seriously looking at an 812 superfast in a heartbeat.
10 months late to the party, but 100% onboard with that assessment. The drama of a V12 is almost required at that price.
An FR grand tourer is a totally different animal from a midengine sports car
Unless you're David Lee, then you buy both.
the only issue is that the 812 is slower.
0 - 100kph is not everything.
I just wanted to say you guys are the best. I love that your quality is even higher, and I'd love 30 minute to hour long episodes of a car show featuring you two. I'd subscribe to whatever streaming app that was on in a heartbeat.
The true successors to the OG Top Gear. Period. you guys are amazing. ive been craving for car videos like this and for all the years ive watched your videos you guys have absolutely killed it! it just keeps getting better.
Yeah. Especially when he says "What a machine".
@@mr.2cents.846 yep. Clarkson says that word once.
I've been thinking the same thing lately. Their writing is so good, and while you can totally see through the scripted comedy, it's still hilarious.
Frankly I think fans are doing them a disservice comparing them to the "classic" Top Gear. I think Throttle House is way smarter than Top Gear ever was.
Have you seen Car Trek? It’s relatively new but they are really good. It’s Freddy Tavarish, Ed Bolian, and Tyler Hoover.
I'm not sure which I enjoyed more, the sublime mechanical specimen of the 296 or listening to that guy doing the imitations. His 2JZ imitation was my favorite.
Its scary good isn't it?
The original car sounds guy:kzhead.info/sun/bK6Jcs-hpp-fonk/bejne.html
2jz?
@@MyRealName 4th generation Toyota Supra
the rx7 was by far the most accurate
Jason Cammisa and Throttle House both getting cancelled by Ferrari for being honest about Ferrari in the same week
Best video you guys have put out. Incredible production value, cinematography, subtlety in the humor, driving feedback, technical info…really just 👌
What's absurd is that manufacturers are ditching hard buttons right as cars are getting incredibly quick and responsive. When you're traveling so quickly and don't have much time to use the use the controls, that's exactly when you want hard buttons you can use by feel. McLaren still understands this, and that is one of their advantages over Ferrari. I remember someone at Audi being asked why the e-tron GT has more physical buttons compared to other Audis and they said because the e-tron GT is so quick and physical buttons are easier to use in a very quick car. Capacitive touch buttons are ok to use when stationary but inappropriate when moving.
You shouldn't be adjusting the radio or the damn AC controls when your going 180kph regardless if they're buttons
@@colinclement2752you aren't always going to stop on the side just to change the ac vent position by 1 degree dude,besides lets say you are going at 100 khp, that is still still more than quick enough to engage in an accident just because of a stupid design layout by manufacturers
Well Stated and duly noted Nick. This is a highly critical area and one that can not be ignored! People with declining visual acuity can not see all the tiny backlite buttons, especially at night. This, plus many missing features and the high cost makes me say a quick NO to this vehicle.
Yeah that's why mazda has said they're not going to ditch all their knobs and dials and buttons
Beautifully put, and I could not agree more.
Never got disappointed here. What a production, script, images, fun talking. Just awesome. Thank you, guys.
TH simply the best.
Holy cats! The sounds guy even got the *doppler effect* right in his last LFA impersonation!
This channel became one of my favourite on-screen entrainment. Great production, so much fun, and interesting insights. Wel done, boys!
I can't pinpoint exactly when it happened, but your video quality/camera equipment took a giant leap forward. There is not a better looking picture on any YT channel right now. You guys are killing the tech side, as well as the car reviews...bravo.
Ha maybe they hooked up with Fortnine up there. If you havent seen his videos, check that channel out. Basically all motorcycle videos, but they are top tier in production value. Even if you dont really care for motos, a lot of them are just great to watch.
Cayman GTS + Lotus Emira + Corvette Z06 + Range Rover + GR Corolla + Vacation for 1 Ferrari is crazy
By far, my favorite car reviewers. You guys rock. Hilarious, inciteful, and honest.
I had this beauty for 10 minutes to drive as a gift for my birthday, last week... Never have driven a sportcar before... 4 laps on Euroring... it was an unforgettful experience, the car was fast but easy to drive, comfortable, smooth, sleek, . arriving at the long final straight part , the instructor insisted on: "Pedal to the metal !" :) So I let loose the 830 HP :)) Had big fun !
That rotary impression was fantastic.
Just when you thought the original Top Gear was gone, here comes Throttle House! I love the fact that they were transparent about Ferrari's interior flaws. Hopefully Ferrari will still lend you cars!
Agree man.
Nobody cares about infontainment on a ferrari. Nobody drives ferraris long enough to let themselves get bothered by that. Ferrari probably doesnt give a rats ass they chose to focus their critics on the ui. They know they sell their cars for their styling, exclusivity, sound and handling.
Dude, I was thinking the joke was there was a recorded speaker of the car sounds and it was funny because James was claiming he was doing it. I’m like “haha yeah.. no way could that be mimicked.” Then the joke is it just wasn’t James, but it WAS someone. 🤯🤯. That dude is incredible.
oh my gosh that LFA voice / drive over at the end was SO GOOD that it literally gave me chills! Wow... Terrific. Fantastic video guys, keep it up!
I instantly knew it was gonna be that guy as soon as I heard James making the sound, fantastic intro and collaboration guys!
Man I thought those were real sounds till the lfa lol
@@kylewise3111 I thought the same for the 296 sound when he made it, then I realised what was going on 😂
i love how it sounds like an 812 but a bit muted. Ferrari do really have exhaust notes nailed. The sounds they produce just bring a chill down the spine.
_Excellent production quality and edits. And the review was great too._ 😁 _And of course the humour! OK, that's enough praise for today._
The 296 looks absolutely wonderful, can't help but imagine it will be a future maintenance nightmare though.
Thank goodness my cars not a maintenance nightmare said no Ferrari owner ever😂
@@injo476 nah modern ferraris are quite reliable- 458, f12, 812 are pretty reliable, 348, 355 and f1 transmission cars are the ones with bad reputation
@@user-nt6rh2hk9l you sure? people shit on the 812 all day long for its issues
@@devonbikefilmsYou will be amazed 😂
nah regular maintenence is still a nightmare in cost of ownership alone. Just a set of brakes for a Ferrari is like $17,000
Intro never disappoints
Honestly. How do you guys outdo yourselves every time? Also, the carsounds guy was fantastic. If I were not looking at my screen, I would've guessed you're back in an LFA
Intro camera angle of the steering wheel when initiating the drift was just👌🏼👏🏼
Fluttering of the 2JZ Turbo release valve was just Ace, as all the other engine impersonations at the end 😃
Every time I think, “There’s no way they can get better than this right?”, you guys somehow find another way to improve the quality of your videos. It’s astounding really.
And this channel is guilty of NONE. Probably one of the only channels where you are ALWAYS guaranteed top tier entertainment, insight, information, production, sound… I’m glad you’re getting more recognition because no one does it like y’all.
@Modern Classic Collectables sigh. If you take all this negativity from of a compliment, I don't know what to tell you.
thank you both for another *well done* and, most importantly, *_honest_* review! I gotta say, it was really refreshing hearing someone *_finally_* call out the Ferrari's interior (namely the controls) for what it is. I fully understand and recognize how good the rest of the car is, however, I'm sick of every Automotive journalist turning a blind eye or giving it a pass when it is genuinely *so bad!* Yet, they will absolutely _roast_ cars like the Corvette, in previous generations due to the interiors "feeling cheap" and in the c8 because they "just don't like" the center button stack. I'm not saying they are necessarily wrong about either point, but it just seems silly to me to hear complaints about an inexpensive sports car having an inexpensive interior and the people who own c8's that I've heard from all say the center stack becomes extremely simple and is quite intuitive pretty quickly. in contrast to the prancing horse here that can cost 5...6+ times as much and is almost impossible to operate without taking your eyes off the road.
So Thomas is a watch guy, iv been waiting for this!!! Iv seen the speedy a bunch and a random diver a couple times I really thought it was a glycine or a brightling, love the vintage watches tho👌🏼almost as much as cars
The sound making guy; make him permanent. He has the personality and talent 👍
James: It costs 100 grand more than the F8 Thomas' face 😳
My word this dude actually makes crazy realistic car sounds. Amazing episode
Your videos are soooo worth the wait. Best car reviewers ever!
You guys are carrying the torch for what the reviews in Top Gear used to be. And I mean that when Top Gear was in it's prime. Fantastic work. Having a guest star on this one made me wish that you could get Clarkson, Hammond, and May as guests on your show one day. It would be so cool to see the old geezers being nostalgic and seeing how amazing you new guys are, and talking-shop, and sharing stories. I'd watch that.
These two could do a gardening show and I'd check it out.
Absolutely. Canadian an Top Gear.
The 3 stooges seems more interested in doing fake crap tv now.Too bad,they used to be good..
@@russiaisadictatorship.8865 Clarkson's Farm is pretty enjoyable.
James nailed it about the F1 team 😂
Oh that intro just had me in tears! Well done!!
Every time I see a Ferrari on this channel, I thank God you got a good PR team
You guys never disappoint. Another great video. Thank you for being honest about your feelings on the interior. Most car channels don't do that. Keep up the awesome work.
If you can ,please bring the "812 competizione" to the channel. Would like to see you guys review it.
The begining of the film is one of the best ones I've seen on any movie!!! Extraordinary thing man, keep it up!!!
James. You said, "Shit," describing the rear of the car. It is the shit. Fantastic, I'm so glad you guys are normal Canadians. We would get along. I'm glad to see it, normal. 458 is a sick device on a track for a passenger. Acr is way worse way way way sick. These cars are at the point where you are a sack of jelly being thrown down the road. Fast is not equal to enjoyment in reality . I will say this. My first car was a 1977 vw scirocco Mars red with 13 inch 205 60. Gti soild head 1.8 g grind cam. S@s header. Fun is different. A car has to have personally. I really like fast cars because of the intensity. I want to experience it, but gosh. Picture this. I grew up with a family friend. 1953 MG td kit car. No vw. Ae86 1600 5 spd in a 1200 lbs car manual brakes steering. To hit the brakes, you have to lift off the gas and place your foot under the gas pedal to brake. Legs pointed to the center. I got married in this car. You can take the good with the bad when it's worth it. Nice car Ferrari made finally. I always thought the Dino was the best looking and I'm glad to see it again. Great review.
This is the best car channel ever. No questions no buts. The visuals, music, writing, and honesty is unmatched. I love watching you two nerding about cars because you're genuine about it
Two butts
I think Throttle House is a great car show. Given the constraints of cost, time, and scope, the secret sauce of quality is never comprised. I’m very proud of the team.
Doug Demuro and Carwow cant even match TH.
Amazing video!!! The best one so far from you guys! Keep it up just like that or ever better!!!
The exterior design from the passenger compartment back is taken from the 1965 250LM. If this resembles a 2005 Ford GT, that would be due to Ford copying the Ferrari 250LM which won the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans. And then of course, the Ford GT40 took 1966-1969 at Le Mans.
Intro and outro of this video was awesome. People would not wanna talk bad about a Ferrari but your honestly is really appreciated. You guys are doing an awesome job.
It actually looks like an Italian version of the 2005 Ford GT
Looks more Corvette than a C8
Another amazing review. And that car sound guy is AWESOME! 👏
Give the sound effects guy his own channel! lol great content man! LSA forever on a Ferrari review! RX7 sound was pretty impressive too, had a few of those and the RX8. Peace!
Your content is freaking amazing! Love what you all do! Thanks Throttle House!
Better video/audio than anyone else.... for free.... Been a subscriber since the start and still get blown away... Congrats lads....
The adoration I have for how enthusiastically car KZheadrs/journalists say Italian words is only rivaled by the pain inflicted upon me when hearing said pronunciations
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Great intro, what a sound guy !
I have never seen a car channel maintain such an impressive progression over that long a period! Brilliant video, brilliant presenters…… please go on 👍😎
great review and a fantastic looking car. It looks straight out of a video game. I legit thought during the whole intro that they weren't even standing in front of the car, and it was one of those Augmented Reality cars that wasn't really there, it looks so clean and shiny and pretty
Great video! The guy with the sounds is outstanding. My favorite was the 2Jz and BOV flutters
the production quality of these videos is insane. Well done.
These openings are so great! IDK how you guys keep doing it. I hope you never run out of (good) ideas 😀
this was Thomas and James' ferrari of all reviews. The choreography between sounds and visuals = truly delightful!
As always, fantastic vid!!
Always have loved the cinemetography on the channel, this color grading is fantastic!
Another fantastic intro - this is why I think it's best car show around. Also, Thomas Holland has the best hair in the industry, and he didn't even pay me to say it this time.
"This time" 🤣
You guys truly keep the spirit of Top Gear alive. Kudos to you both. Excellent channel, KZhead royalty.
100%. An English guy saying “what a machine”
@@arlenspatz6739 That's basically all you need
I just love this video… but sadly we won’t ever see another Ferrari on this channel 😅
That car sound guy is amazing! I could listen to him all day!
That guy has made his childhood play time into his adulthood hobby. Goes for all three of them really.
There sketch for the intro never change at all 😂👍
Formidable intro, incroyable. C'est certain, que c'est super impressionnant.
MRCarSounds was a lovely surprise for this video. Loved it. I'm afraid that I don't get this car. I don't understand why it exists. If it's supposed to be the "entry-level" Ferrari, then what is the use of the Roma then? It just looks like a reskinned 458, 488, F8??
I have to say your assessment of the 296 is spot on! I had the privilege of driving one last year during Monterey Car Week and it's an amazing car and works brilliantly! That said, I much prefer my 458 I picked up this past December lol, because as you said, the 458 is perfect
…hm, I did drive the 458 a couple of times and I wished I liked it more than I actually did… I stayed with my 512TR instead and added a GT4 which made me never look back to 458… I guess I am not a fan of cross plane V8!
@jogu123 it's all personal taste. For the longest time I wanted to add a Porsche or two to my collection until I drove a GT2RS and between how disconnected and numb it felt and the exhaust sound of the flat 6, I decided it wasn't for me. Which is really unfortunate because O love the looks of the 911s.
Jesus christ im fckin poor, y'all should try and drive my clapped out e46 compact🤣
not that perfect actually, steering feels are kinda dull, but it still handles and sounds great.
@@LifeatSpeed GT2RS and 296GTB are among the best cars imo.
10:33 "That's the sort of metaphor you can get on Throttle House" Yep, that's why I sub. Says more about me than about you. 🖖
This is NO DOUBT the best intros of alltime in TH. BRAVO!
James with the Formula 1 Strategy team comment! That was gold! Having said that, I would not expect many other Ferrari cars via their Press Office.
At this point i believe ferrari can make a 4 cylinder engine sounds heavenly , Great video guys
lots of their racers back in the 50s have I4s and they sounded pretty good
This is one of your best. Intro. Funny as always. Thomas' pure joy whilst driving, addictive. James' 3 crimes piece, fantastic. Thomas' explanation of the engine, Top Gear levels of quality. I could not rate this any higher. And I'm only half way through...
Wow! Awesome review and the sound guy is amazing!!!
Excellent intro shots! Excellent video
It'll be a miracle if Ferrari ever lets you review one of their cars ever again... Great review guys .. 👍
I've got to say it: you guys have the closest production quality, banter, camera work, edits, etc. to Top Gear in its prime compared to any other channel out there. Fantastic work! Always look forward to your videos! Time for a TH special?! London to Monaco? Columbia? Vietnam? Think about it...
Watch the latest video....and stay till the end ;)
Whisper it, but this is honestly better than TG. The TH specials will be EPIC.
this is lowket better than top gear to be truly honest
Give a couple extra thumbs up for the sound effects guy
I was never a big fan of Ferrari, but they are nailing it at the moment, they are at the moment one of the manufacturers that make the best looking and most exciting cars. If there wouldn't be this price tag 😢
wow just wow, you guys never disappoint 🙌. You writing is always on point and your production is topnotch. keep it up 😁🤝 byfar the best automotive channel since the old topgear🥺
I can’t remember the last time you guys reviewed a car that I could actually afford AND find at a dealership. That said, love your videos!
about a month ago an Accord?
Would love to see you guys review the Ferrari 812 before its successor comes along!
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You guys are the best! Much love from South Africa 🙌🇿🇦
The sound effect guy is insane. The blow-off valve sounds for the 2JZ we're incredible. Hahaha, amazing. The interior controls are truly a nightmare! I can't believe a car company like Ferrari could botch that so badly!
I think you just perfectly highlighted the chasm between RICH, rich and the rest. You can have ONE Ferrari 296 GTB OR; 1 x Porsche Cayman GTS, 1 x Lotus Emira, 1 x Corvette Z06, 1 x Range Rover, 1 x GR Corolla and an expensive holiday in France. The rest of us would be happy with the Corolla.
Or a subaru 🤷🏻
Standing applause for MrCarSounds. Amazing! My fav is LFA too, but i'm pretty sure it's kinda hard to recreate that noice only using 1 mouth
By a good margin the best car review duo out there. Love your videos.
it baffles me how that ui went through their testing, marketing etc and no one put a stop to it. must be a big guy's pet project and nobody could say anything honest about it? unreal.
Ferrari always comes close to being awesome but they do something that ruins it all completely. That interior is awful. Shamelessly awful.
It wouldn't be a Ferrari if it worked exactly the way you wanted. but seriously this UI is horrendous.
I think it is clear the Ferrari don’t want you dicking around with an infotainment system and instead just enjoy the drive. This is not a commuter car.
the 296 is such a beautiful car it combines the look of classic ferraris and modern style to perfectly
You must have missed the interior
The shots from outside the car looking in on their conversation around 18:30 look like they are green-screened in. They are both in perfect focus but the background is entirely blurry. It took me a second to see what was wrong.
Love the honest review! Refreshing