Not Your Father’s 456 M – The 2000 Ferrari 456 M Base
The 456 M 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
The 456 M 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 456 M is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the 456 M is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2000 456 M 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.
The 456 M Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
Conclusion
The 2000 model year was telling year for the Ferrari 456 M. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
| Ferrari 456M 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Car Cover | ![]() |
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US $119.91 | 23d 12h 50m |
| FERRARI 456M SUNPROOF CAR COVER 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 UV | ![]() |
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US $72.95 | 23d 11h 6m |
| FERRARI 456M Car Cover 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 | ![]() |
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US $67.49 | 22d 8h 10m |
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