Passenger foot rest Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB

Passenger Foot Rest Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB

The passenger footrest on a high-performance sports car fulfils a function that its name understates: it is the brace point that allows the passenger to hold a stable position in the seat under high lateral acceleration, transferring cornering force through the leg and into the seat structure without gripping the dashboard or armrest. In a car with the lateral performance capacity of the Ferrari 296 GTB — a mid-rear PHEV platform generating 830 hp total system output and a cornering geometry set by the same engineering team that developed the SF90 Stradale — the passenger footrest is regularly loaded as a structural support during fast road and track driving. The OEM passenger footrest on the 296 GTB is adequate, but its finish is not consistent with the Mansory interior programme's aluminium material language. The Mansory Passenger Foot Rest replaces it with a CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminium component identical in specification to the driver's foot rest — same diamond-knurl face, same anodise finish, same mounting geometry — providing the passenger with the same material quality at their foot position as the driver has at theirs. As part of the Mansory Carbon Fiber Body kit set for Ferrari 296 GTB, this component ensures that every occupant of the 296 GTB cockpit encounters the same standard of execution in the Mansory interior programme, not only the driver.

Construction & Materials

The Mansory Passenger Foot Rest is CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminium billet using the same dimensional tolerances, tooling parameters, and surface finishing sequence as the driver's foot rest. The face carries a diamond-knurl at 1.2 mm pitch — cross-cut at 90° to create a field of raised aluminium pyramids matched precisely to the knurl specification of the driver's rest and the Mansory pedal pads, so that every aluminium contact surface in the footwell zone shares the same tactile character. The body finish is satin-black hard anodise at 15–25 µm — the same electrochemical coating specified throughout the Mansory footwell aluminium programme. The passenger footrest mounts at the OEM bracket stud positions in the passenger side footwell; no drilling or modification to the footwell structure is required. An anti-slip silicone pad on the underside of the component body provides vibration damping between the aluminium and the OEM bracket, preventing metallic fretting at the interface and eliminating any rattle or movement under the dynamic loads experienced during spirited driving. The component geometry is shaped to the 296 GTB passenger footwell, which has slightly different width and depth dimensions to the driver's side due to the asymmetric HVAC and centre-tunnel geometry of the mid-engine platform layout.

• Material: 6061-T6 aluminium billet, CNC-machined to ±0.05 mm
• Face finish: diamond-knurl, 1.2 mm pitch — same specification as driver's foot rest and pedal pads
• Body finish: satin-black hard anodise, 15–25 µm
• Mounting: OEM passenger-side stud pattern, no drilling required
• Anti-vibration: silicone damping pad on underside — prevents fretting and eliminates rattle
• Geometry: shaped to passenger footwell dimensions, distinct from driver's rest profile
• LHD and RHD availability: confirm at order stage — footwell geometry differs between configurations

Design & Visual Function

A car interior programme that applies premium materials only on the driver's side and leaves the passenger side in OEM specification is an incomplete programme — it creates a quality asymmetry that is perceptible to any passenger who looks down at their footwell after noting the driver's aluminium pedal surfaces. The Mansory Passenger Foot Rest eliminates this asymmetry by bringing the passenger footwell into the same material vocabulary as the driver's. When a passenger seats themselves in the 296 GTB and their eye traces the cockpit from the steering wheel to the console to the floor, the matching aluminium surfaces at both foot positions confirm that the Mansory interior specification extends to the full width of the car, not only to the driver's half of the cabin.

The diamond-knurl pattern at 1.2 mm pitch creates the same visual texture and light response on the passenger footrest as on the driver's rest and pedal pads: under cockpit illumination, the grid of raised aluminium pyramids produces a regular, precise pattern of highlight and shadow that identifies the surface as CNC-machined rather than cast or pressed. This surface reads as precision engineering at glancing angles, confirming the manufacturing investment behind the component to an observer who may not know the specification details. The satin-black anodise provides the correct low-reflectance finish that integrates into the 296 GTB's dark-themed cockpit environment without producing distracting light reflections, matching the anodise tone of the driver's foot rest and all other aluminium contact surfaces in the footwell.

From a programme design perspective, the passenger foot rest is the component that proves the commitment to full-cabin consistency — a value that distinguishes a thoughtfully executed interior programme from a collection of individually replaced components. When the Mansory steering wheel, shift paddles, pedal pads, driver's foot rest, and passenger foot rest are all fitted together, the cockpit's interior presents a unified material language from the wheel rim to the floor — a continuous specification that covers every primary contact surface between the occupants and the car.

Compatibility & Fitment

The Mansory Passenger Foot Rest fits the Ferrari 296 GTB coupé (2022+), 296 GTS spider (2023+), and 296 Assetto Fiorano. The component is shaped to the passenger side footwell geometry, which has specific width and depth dimensions compared to the driver's side in the 296 GTB's asymmetric cockpit layout. LHD availability is standard; RHD availability should be confirmed at order stage, as the passenger footwell dimensions and bracket positions may differ between steering configurations. Confirm fitment with any previously installed aftermarket footwell modifications before ordering.

Installation & Reversibility

Installation procedure mirrors the driver's foot rest: release the OEM passenger footrest from its two or three stud mounts, locate the Mansory component on the same stud positions with the silicone damping pad in place, and secure with the supplied hardware. Total time approximately 20 minutes, no specialist tools required. The OEM component is removed intact and can be refitted at any point. No permanent modification to the footwell structure is required.

Pairing within the Mansory 296 GTB programme

The passenger foot rest is the companion piece to the Foot Rest Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB (driver's side), completing the bilateral footwell aluminium surface set. For the full interior footwell programme, pair both foot rests with the Pedal Pads Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB and the Extended Shift Paddles Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB. The Floor Mats Mansory for Ferrari 296 GTB complement the aluminium footwell components with precision-cut carpet or Alcantara surfaces, completing the floor-level interior programme across both sides of the cabin.

Maintenance & Durability

The passenger footrest, like the driver's unit, requires no regular maintenance beyond periodic cleaning. The footrest accumulates heel and toe contact from the passenger as well as road dust entering from the door opening. Clean with a damp microfibre cloth and pH-neutral interior cleaner; use a soft brush to clear the diamond-knurl channels if contaminated. Avoid abrasive polishes or cutting compounds on the anodised surface. Annual inspection of mounting hardware torque is recommended for vehicles used in track conditions where vibration loads are elevated. The hard anodise surface provides durability equivalent to the driver's rest under equivalent use conditions.

Lead Time & Warranty

Passenger foot rests carry a 2–3 week lead time matching the driver's foot rest. The 12-month warranty covers dimensional accuracy, anodise finish quality, and mounting hardware integrity. Normal contact wear is expected and falls outside warranty scope. Hodoor can process warranty claims with order reference and photographic documentation.

FAQ

Q: Is the passenger foot rest a handed component, or is it the same as the driver's foot rest?
A: The passenger foot rest has a different geometry to the driver's rest — the passenger footwell in the 296 GTB has different width and depth than the driver's side. The two components share the same surface finish specification (diamond-knurl, satin-black anodise) and the same material (6061-T6 aluminium) but are distinct machined parts shaped to their respective footwell positions. Order the driver and passenger rests as a set for bilateral footwell upgrade.

Q: Can the passenger foot rest be ordered without the driver's foot rest?
A: Yes — both foot rests are available individually. However, most owners specify both simultaneously to ensure that the components are manufactured in the same batch, guaranteeing finish consistency between the driver and passenger sides. Ordering them separately at different times risks a slight batch-to-batch anodise tone variation.

Q: Does the passenger footrest affect any under-floor wiring or PHEV battery routing?
A: The passenger footrest mounts at the bracket positions in the interior footwell above the floor panel. It does not interact with any under-floor wiring, PHEV high-voltage cabling, or battery architecture that runs beneath the 296 GTB's floor structure. The component is a surface-mounted accessory only.

Q: Will the passenger footrest fit if I have the optional PHEV cabin floor underpad fitted?
A: The mounting stud positions for the passenger footrest are in the footwell above any factory soundproofing or underpad layers. Confirm the height clearance of the Mansory component against any aftermarket underpad you have specified; in most cases standard factory floor treatment is unaffected by the footrest bracket height.

To order the passenger foot rest for your 296 GTB — individually or paired with the driver's foot rest — contact us via WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or [email protected].