Ferrari 296 GTS Spider 2024
Top down for the Cascais coastal run
- 2024
- Seats: 2
- 819 hp
The 296 GTS Spider carries Ferrari's plug-in hybrid V6 into open-top form: 830 hp routed through a chassis that stays composed at speed and unexpectedly civil at walking pace through Avenida da Liberdade traffic. It is a car built for two distinct moods — silent electric running through the city, and a snarling V6 handoff the moment the road opens toward the coast. That range is what makes it interesting here, not just the badge. Two variants are held in the collection, both with the retractable hardtop that lets the cabin go fully open in minutes without the compromises older Spider designs required. Cabin space stays tight and driver-focused, in keeping with the car's intent — this is not a grand tourer for long-haul touring, it is built for concentrated stretches of good road, ideally on a clear morning with the top down and the Atlantic in view past Estoril. Rental starts at €1,900 per day, with handover arranged to hotels on Avenida da Liberdade, the airport, or a private residence, timed to when the client actually wants to leave rather than a fixed counter slot. Before departure, drivers walk through toll setup for the A2 and A5 and flag where parking gets tight in Sintra during peak season — practical detail that matters more with a car like this than with anything else in the fleet.
Top down for the Cascais coastal run