Ferrari 296 GTB — Rome

Eight hundred and thirty horsepower from a twin-turbo V6 paired with an electric motor — the Ferrari 296 GTB is the kind of machine that rewrites assumptions about what a six-cylinder car should feel like. The plug-in hybrid powertrain delivers torque with almost no turbo lag, pulling hard from low revs and building to a top-end surge that pins you to the seat well past legal speeds. It is, by any measure, one of the most technically advanced Ferraris ever built, and it is available to rent in Rome as a 2023 model. What makes the 296 GTB compelling beyond the spec sheet is its scale. Shorter and more agile than the F8 Tributo, it feels immediately manageable on the tighter roads south of the city — think the volcanic curves climbing through Frascati and Marino in the Castelli Romani, where the compact wheelbase and precise steering actually matter. The dual-clutch gearbox shifts with a violence that suits a fast back-road pace, yet the car can cruise in electric mode through quieter stretches when you want silence instead of theatre. From a practical standpoint, handover can be arranged at Fiumicino Airport or at your accommodation in areas like Prati, Via Veneto, or the EUR business district — away from the ZTL-controlled historic centre, where camera-enforced access restrictions make kerbside collection impractical. If your plans include a longer route — the A1 north toward Orvieto for a full-day Umbria loop, or an early departure down to the Amalfi Coast with an overnight stay — the 296 GTB has the GT composure and the fuel range to handle sustained motorway distances without fatigue. Day rates start from €1,700. One variant is currently in the fleet, so availability narrows quickly during peak spring and early summer months. If the 296 GTB is the car you want, secure dates early and discuss deposit and insurance details at the time of booking.