The all-new Ferrari 296 Speciale Design Preview

For Ferrari, the concept of driving sensation, which was central to the development of the 296 Speciale, can be described using five quantifiable parameters: lateral and longitudinal acceleration, gear change, braking, and sound. The term "lateral acceleration" refers to the car's characteristics in terms of response to steering inputs—such as the sensation of speed in corners and a firmly planted rear end—as well as its ease of driving at the limit. "Longitudinal acceleration" indicates the car's response to accelerator input and the sensation of longitudinal acceleration, which increases as engine speed increases. "Gear change" measures the sensations perceived by the driver during each gear change, i.e., the rapidity of the gear changes and the impression of perfectly spaced ratios for acceleration. "Braking" defines the feel of the brake pedal in terms of travel and response, which are decisive factors for braking efficiency and precision. "Sound" is a combination of the quality of the engine sound and how it gradually increases in volume in the cabin as the engine speed increases.