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2024 Ferrari 296 GT3 Racer
A modern Ferrari built for endurance
On display for a limited time at the Motor Museum of Western Australia
The 2024 Ferrari 296 GT3 Racer brings contemporary international motorsport into the museum collection. Developed by Ferrari as a dedicated endurance racing car, the 296 GT3 takes the road-going 296’s mid-mounted V6 concept and transforms it into a competition machine designed for reliability, aerodynamic efficiency and sustained high-speed performance.
Unlike a road car, a GT3 racer is built around the demands of racing: driver safety, tyre management, braking performance, cooling, downforce and the ability to compete over long stints. The 296 GT3 is a striking example of how Ferrari translates road-car technology into a purpose-built racing platform.
The heart of the car: a 120-degree twin-turbo V6
At the centre of the 296 GT3 is Ferrari’s F163CE 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6. Its 120-degree V configuration allows evenly spaced firing intervals, contributing to the engine’s compact dimensions, balance and distinctive character.
The engine produces approximately 600 hp (447 kW) at 7,250 rpm and around 712 Nm (524 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. It uses gasoline direct injection and a “hot V” turbo configuration, with the turbochargers positioned within the V of the engine to help reduce overall size and improve packaging.
Power is sent through a transverse sequential six-speed gearbox with an electronically actuated clutch, allowing rapid, consistent gear changes during race conditions.
Lightweight strength and aerodynamics
The 296 GT3 uses an aluminium chassis combined with extensive carbon-fibre components. This approach provides the structural rigidity needed for racing while helping control weight and support aerodynamic development.
Its wide bodywork, aggressive splitter, rear wing and carefully shaped surfaces generate downforce to keep the tyres working hard through corners. At the same time, the car must manage heat from the turbocharged V6, brakes and transmission over long race distances.
Every element—from the cooling ducts to the rear wing—exists for a purpose. This is a car shaped as much by airflow and endurance as by style.
Raced by Arise Racing
This particular 296 GT3 is raced by Jordon Lowe of Arise Racing, based in Wangara, Western Australia. The car has competed both domestically and in Europe, placing a Western Australian racing operation within an international GT racing environment.
GT3 racing is a global category, with closely controlled performance balancing designed to allow different manufacturers and teams to compete. That makes the 296 GT3 not only a Ferrari story, but also a story about modern professional racing: driver skill, team strategy, engineering precision and endurance.
From Maranello to Western Australia
The 296 GT3 connects Ferrari’s long racing heritage with the present day. Ferrari has competed at the highest levels of sports-car racing since the late 1940s, and the 296 GT3 continues that tradition with a modern mid-mounted V6 layout.
For visitors, it offers a vivid contrast with the museum’s historic vehicles: where earlier machines prioritised simplicity and accessibility, the 296 GT3 demonstrates the extraordinary complexity of contemporary motorsport.
What to look for
- The mid-mounted twin-turbo V6 and rear-mounted gearbox
- The large rear wing and aerodynamic bodywork
- Carbon-fibre panels and racing-specific safety features
- The racing livery and evidence of its competition career
On Display For A Limited Time
Please note that many of the vehicles displayed at the Motor Museum of Western Australia are on loan to us from private collectors and enthusiasts.
Our displays change regularly to showcase a wide variety of vehicles and motoring history, so if you want to experience these rare and extraordinary cars in person, we encourage you to visit us soon.
Whether you are a passionate car lover or simply curious about automotive heritage, the Motor Museum offers a unique and engaging experience that evolves throughout the year.
Visit Us
For more information about visiting the Motor Museum of Western Australia, including opening hours, ticket prices, and current exhibitions, please visit our Visitor Information page or contact us directly.
We are open every day from 10 AM to 4 PM (closed Christmas Day) at Whiteman Park, 233a Drumpellier Drive, Whiteman, WA 6068.
Tickets can be purchased online for your convenience or directly at the museum entrance.
For enquiries, group bookings, or special events, please call us on (08) 9249 9457 or email manager@motormuseumwa.com.au.
We welcome visitors of all ages and motoring interests and look forward to sharing Western Australia’s rich automotive history with you.
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