Facts about the 1997 Ferrari 456 GT Base
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Ferrari 456 GT series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 12-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
The 456 GT Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.5 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
The fuel system for the 1997 456 GT is a traditional Bosch ME-5.2, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 456 GT has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
456 GT Base Statistics
The 456 GT is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the 456 GT is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 456 GT gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Ferrari 456 GT Base sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ferrari, specifically a 456 GT.
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1997 Ferrari 456 GT GTA Original Sales Brochure Book |  |
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1997 Matchbox 75 Challenge #17 Ferrari 456 GT 1/10,000 | |
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FERRARI 456 GT SUNPROOF CAR COVER 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 UV BEATS DUPONT TYVEK | |
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