Ferrari 456

The strongest element in the creation of the Ferrari road car myth was the 2-seat sports car. Over the years, though, the cognoscenti have been aware of Ferraris skill at producing luxury four seat cars that combine top performance with practicality. These are perhaps the truest "gran turismo" cars.

The 456 in its GT version with mechanical gearbox and GTA automatic, sought to underscore its difference from other cars by synthesizing the performance and driving pleasure of a sports car with the comfort and the space of a gran turismo. Pininfarina applied this philosophy to define the 456 shape, which was aggressive while compact and slippery. Special effort was applied to producing a 4-seater with overall dimensions similar to those of a classic 2-seater.In 2004,it was replaced by Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

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Styles and Major Options
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Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Performance
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Colors
Rosso Corsa (Red),Rosso Scuderia (Darker red),nero daytona(Black).

Main Competitors
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Hybrid Models
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Unique Attributes
The 456 GT Venice is Ferrari's first and only station wagon model.7 units were ordered to be built by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei,however,he only purchased six.The 456 GT Sedan is Ferrari's first 4-door saloon built by Pininfarina especially for Nafsas Al Khaddaja of Belgium.

Interior
The car was made to fit 4 adults comfortably as it's main purpose is to make a comfortable grand tourer.Plenty legroom at the back.

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Generations
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Worldwide
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Design quirks and oddities
The sedan version,called 456 GT Sedan is the only known Ferrari sedan in the history.The wagon version called 456 GT Venice is the only Ferrari wagon in the history.Only seven of them were built,six were purchased by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei.The convertible version called 456 GT spyder was made in a very exclusive number,only two units were made,making it one of the most wanted cars for collection.

Awards
The 5.5 L V12 engine won the "over 4 litre" class of the International Engine of the Year award for 2000 and 2001.