Zacoe Takes Ferrari 296 GTB to New Heights with GTZ Upgrade

by AutoExpert   |  9 February, 2024

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Oh man, have you caught a glimpse of the Ferrari 296 GTB's latest glow-up by Zacoe? If you thought this Ferrari couldn't get any cooler straight out of Maranello, think again. Zacoe, those wizards from Taiwan, have decided to crank the style dial to eleven and give the 296 a makeover that's nothing short of epic.

They're calling it the 296 GTZ (Gran Turismo di Zacoe), and it's like they've put the car in a carbon fiber superhero costume. They say they got a bit of inspiration from the classic beauty of the 250 LM but mixed in some serious aerodynamic magic straight out of Ferrari's racing playbook.

Ferrari 296 GTB

This kit makes the 296 look buff with those wide fenders that have these cool vents up front, making it look ready to take on any track. And the back? The fenders flow into this killer rear spoiler that just screams "I mean business." But Zacoe didn’t stop there; they added some slick aero touches, like a front splitter and side skirts that have these red highlights making them pop.

They’ve even thrown in a new set of wheels that give a nod to Ferrari's iconic star design, wrapped in what look like beefier tires, all suggesting this car’s ready to hug corners like never before.

Ferrari 296 GTB

And guess what? If you're more of a feel-the-wind-in-your-hair person, they've got you covered because this kit fits the 296 Spider too. They left the engine alone, but honestly, with the 296’s powerhouse combo of a twin-turbo V6 and an electric motor delivering a total of 819 hp, it's not like it needed any help in the go-faster department.

Ferrari 296 GTB

In short, Zacoe's taken one of the sexiest cars out there and given it an attitude adjustment that's off the charts. It's all about making a statement, and with this kit, the Ferrari 296 doesn’t just speak; it roars.

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