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| Ferrari 456 | |
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| Ferrari | |
| aka | Ferrari 456 Modificata |
| Production | 1992 - 2003 |
| Class | Gran Turismo |
| Body Style | 2-door, 2+2 seat Front-Engined Coupe, 4 door saloon (Sedan) , station wagon (Venice) |
| Length | 4762 mm (187.5 in) |
| Width | 1920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1300 mm (51.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Weight | 3902 lbs (1770 kg) |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Automatic w/ Gear Shifting Logic and Mechanical Clutch, RWD |
| Engine | 5.5 litre (5474 cc / 334.0 cu in) DOHC V12 |
| Power | 442 hp @ 6250 rpm 406 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm |
| Similar | similar (competition) |
| Designer | Pininfarina |
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 Ferrari's 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. It was the last Ferrari to use pop-up headlamps.
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A Ferrari 456M
456M[]
The 465M was unveiled in 1998 as a facelift of the 456. It featured a redesigned exterior with a smaller air intake and a redesigned front bumper; its hood was also the first use of carbon fiber on a production car (the previous 456 used a composite material). A fixed rear spoiler also replaced the old motorized one. Additional changes were made to the exterior, with numerous small modifications made like the usage of a new stereo system, smaller gauges, and new seats. The power output remained unchanged, but the firing order was altered for smoother running.
456 Bicolore Scaglietti[]
In 2002-2003, the last years of the 456, customers could use the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Program to further personalize their cars. Unique modifications could be made with paint colors, interior options, handling, brakes, wheels, and more. Only 30 were made, 10 with the manual transmission, with one going to Michael Schumacher.
Special Editions[]
Numerous special editions were made by Ferrari and others to the 456, including:
Ferrari 456 GT Sedan: A special edition 4-door sedan version of the 456 built by Pininfarina for the Sultan of Brunei. At least three were made.
Ferrari 456 GT Venice: A special edition built by Pininfarina for the Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei, a five-doored station wagon. Seven were made, six of which were bought and one remains in unknown hands. Each one may have cost about $1.5 million at the time.
Ferrari 456 GT Spyder: A special convertible model built by Pininfarina, again for the Sultan of Brunei. Two were made.
Ferrari 456 GT Cabriolet: An aftermarket conversion done by the California-based R. Straman Company, of which three were made.
Ferrari 456 Targa: A conversion on a 456 GTA with extensive interior modifications.
Pricing[]
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Gas Mileage[]
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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Engine and Transmission[]
The former has a six-speed manual, and the latter has a four-speed automatic developed in partnership with FF Developments, in Livonia, MI (which was later purchased by Ricardo Engineering in the UK.) The automatic transmission used in the 456 was the second and last conventional hydraulic automatic transmission with a torque converter to be offered by Ferrari. (The transmission found its latest use in the 400/412 series.) The 5.5 L (5,473.91 cc) 65° V12 engine was derived from the Dino V6 rather than the more conventional 60° V12s used in the 412 and Daytona. It is rated at 442 PS (325 kW; 436 hp), with 4 valves per cylinder and Bosch Motronic M2.7 engine management.
Performance[]
Max speed: 306 km/h
400 m DA: 13.2 s
1000 m DA: 23.5 s
ACCELERATION[]
- 0 to 40 km/h: 1.4 s
- 0 to 60 km/h: 2.9 s
- 0 to 80 km/h: 4.1 s
- 0 to 100 km/h: 5.2 s
- 0 to 120 km/h: 7.6 s
- 0 to 130 km /h: 7.7 s
- 0 to 140 km/h: 9.5 s
- 0 to 160 km/h: 11.7 s
- 0 to 180 km/h: 14.8 s
- 0 to 200 km/h: 18.6 s
- 0 to 220 km/h: 22.4 s
- 0 to 240 km/h: 28.9 s
- 0 to 250 km/h: 31.7 s
COVERS[]
- 60 to 90 km/h: 4.1 s
- 80 to 120 km/h: 3.1 s
- 80 to 140 km/h: 5.8 s
- 80 to 150 km/h: 10.1 s
- 80 to 160 km/h: 11.3 s
- 80 to 180 km /h: 10.2 s
- 90 to 120 km/h: 4.5 s
- 100 to 140 km/h: 3.8 s
- 140 to 160 in 4: 2.9 s
- 140 to 180 in 4: 5.5 s
- 140 to 160 in 5: 3.8 s
- 140 to 180 in 5: 7.6 s
- 140 to 200 in 5: 11.6 s
- 140 to 160 in 6: 5.7 s
- 140 to 180 in 6: 11.2 s
- 140 to 200 in 6: 16.8 s
BRAKING[]
100 km/h at 0: 36.3 m If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Photos[]
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Colors[]
- Rosso Corsa (Red)
- Rosso Scuderia (Darker red)
- Nero Daytona(Black)
- Bianco Avus
- Verde Silverstone Met.
Main Competitors[]
Interior[]
The car was made to fit 4 adults comfortably as it's main purpose is to make a comfortable grand tourer. Plenty of legroom at the back.
Resale Values[]
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Criticisms[]
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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.
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