Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Ferrari introduced the 456 in 1992 as its top-of-the-range model, bringing joy to customers who wished to drive the Italian GT vehicle daily.
With the 456, the Italian carmaker returned to the grand touring car market, offering a classic front-engine with a rear-wheel drive system. Its only flaw was that it was available exclusively with a manual gearbox. An excellent one, nevertheless, but still a three-pedal car.
If someone should imagine how a GT car should look, the 456 GT is one of the best, if not the best, example ever made. With its narrow front end and pop-up headlights and the lower, smiling grille integrated into the apron, Ferrari's flagship of the early '90s became a top seller. It was penned in Pininfarina studio by Pietro Carmadella. He made an aerodynamic shape with a wide windshield and a classic greenhouse design. Behind the front fenders, the designer carefully concealed a pair of exhaust vents for the air trapped inside the wheel wells. The traditional round taillights were replaced by oval ones at the back, while a quad exhaust peaked through the rear bumper.
Inside, the car featured two bucket seats at the front and a bench in the back. Of course, it was not that wide or roomy to comfortably accommodate two passengers. However, they were still there and used as an extra storage area. The carmaker left only two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer in the instrument cluster, plus the odometer. The rest of the control gauges were moved on the center stack while the sound system was mounted on the center console behind the gear stick.
Under the hood, Ferrari placed a naturally aspirated V12 powerplant. The Italian carmaker offered the automatic transmission only in 1996 before refreshing the lineup in 1997.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.5L V12 4AT RWD (442 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5474 cm3 |
Power: | 325 KW @ 6250 RPM 442 HP @ 6250 RPM 436 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 550 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 185 mph (298 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/45 ZR17 || 285/40 ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 75.6 in (1920 mm) |
Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/63.2 in (1,585/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4167 lbs (1890 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 6.7 mpg US (35.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 10.5 mpg US (22.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 470 g/km |
Notes |
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1996 GTA model |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.5L V12 6MT RWD (442 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5474 cm3 |
Power: | 325 KW @ 6250 RPM 442 HP @ 6250 RPM 436 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 550 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 188 mph (303 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/45 ZR17 || 285/40 ZR17 (Rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 75.6 in (1920 mm) |
Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/63.2 in (1,585/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3946 lbs (1790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 7.9 mpg US (29.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 442 g/km |