India, May 9 -- What happens when Ferrari decides to go all out and make a car just for people who really love to drive? You get the new Ferrari 296 Speciale, a wilder, faster, more intense version of the already bonkers 296 GTB.

This new Ferrari, available as a coupe and a drop-top version called the Aperta, is the latest special-edition Ferrari designed to deliver an unforgettable driving experience. Past models such as the 458 Speciale and 488 Pista became legends because they felt more alive, more raw, and more exciting to drive. The 296 Speciale follows in those footsteps - and maybe even takes it up a notch.

Let's start with the numbers. The 296 Speciale packs 880 horsepower, which makes it the most powerful rear-wheel-drive Ferra...