Ferrari 296 GTS Spider — Nice

The 296 GTS Spider is Ferrari's open-top hybrid V6, and on the corniches above Nice it makes a convincing argument that six cylinders and electric torque-fill belong in Maranello's future. What matters here is the powertrain's character on real roads. The twin-turbo V6 pairs with an electric motor to deliver immediate, linear response out of the tight second-gear hairpins on the Moyenne Corniche through Èze. There is no turbo hesitation at low revs — the electric unit fills the gap so cleanly that the car pulls from walking pace with the certainty of a naturally aspirated engine. Drop the roof before leaving Nice and the mechanical soundtrack arrives unfiltered: a higher, sharper note than the V8 Ferraris, closer to a racing prototype than a grand tourer. Two variants of the 296 GTS Spider sit in our Nice fleet, covering 2024 and 2025 model years. Rates open at €1,900 per day. For a half-day route, the car's compact dimensions and mid-engine balance suit the narrow D25 loop around Cap-Ferrat — a peninsula circuit where wider supercars feel cumbersome but the 296 threads through with precision. Returning via the Basse Corniche along Villefranche harbour keeps speeds low enough to enjoy the open air without wind buffet becoming a nuisance. Handover can be arranged at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport terminals, at specific hotel addresses along the Promenade des Anglais, or at Port de Nice for clients arriving by cruise ship. The car fits comfortably into Nice's underground parking garages — a practical consideration that larger Ferrari models do not always share. If your plans extend eastward toward Monaco or Menton, the 296 GTS Spider covers those distances without the fuel anxiety of a pure V12, and the electric mode is useful for quiet arrivals at residential addresses or private villas. For clients considering a longer hold — a weekend through to a full week — the car's relative comfort over the SF90 makes it a more liveable choice for consecutive days behind the wheel.