1998 – 2003 Ferrari 456M (GTA & GT)
Ferrari 456M (1998 – 2003)
In 1998, Ferrari introduced an updated version, the 456M GT and GTA. This “Modificata” had a revised interior, some bodywork changes around the nose and hood, and a slight increase in horsepower to 442. The 456M GT remained in production until 2003, and in all just under 3,300 456 GTs and 456 GTMs were built until giving way to the 612 Scaglietti in 2004.
Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| engine | 65 Degree V12 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| displacement | 7473 cc / 456.0 in³ |
| bore | 88 mm / 3.46 in |
| stroke | 75 mm / 2.95 in |
| compression | 10.6:1 |
| power | 329.6 kw / 442.0 bhp @ 6250 rpm |
| specific output | 59.15 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 261.54 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 550.46 nm / 406.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| front tires | 255/45 ZR 17 |
| rear tires | 285/40 ZR 17 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/Hydraulic Assist & ABS |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/Hydraulic Assist & ABS |
| front wheels | F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 43.2 x 25.4 cm / 17.0 x 10.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 1690 kg / 3726 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2600 mm / 102.4 in |
| front track | 1585 mm / 62.4 in |
| rear track | 1606 mm / 63.2 in |
| length | 4763 mm / 187.5 in |
| width | 1920 mm / 75.6 in |
| height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in |
| top speed | ~299.3 kph / 186.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.0 seconds |