Insight Into the Ferrari 456 GTA for 1997

In 1997 Ferrari released the 456 GTA Base to the car-buying market. The 456 GTA came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 5.5-liter twelve -cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The 456 GTA competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.

Ferrari 456 GTA Engine Specs

The 456 GTA Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.5 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 4-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

The 456 GTA uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the 456 GTA Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the 456 GTA is a Bosch ME-5.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The 1997 456 GTA gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

Conclusion

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Ferrari 456 GTA. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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