Our Review of the 1998 Ferrari 456 GTA Base
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.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-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 1998 456 GTA gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.
We Think...
The 1997 model began the promise of the Ferrari 456 GTA. The 1998 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the 456 GTA Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
| FERRARI 456 M GT & GTA prestige factory brochure - 52 pages - 1998 - 1387/98 | ![]() |
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US $39.67 | 19d 3h 8m |
| 1998 Ferrari 456M 456 GT GTA Sales Brochure Book | ![]() |
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US $74.99 | 29d 12h 23m |
| 1998 FERRARI 456 GTA ORIGINAL IMP BROCHURE 92 03 98 GT | ![]() |
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US $9.99 | 29d 20m |
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Ferrari 456 GTA, United States market


I’m definiately wanting a flex fuel coupe. Since the 456 GTA isn’t, is it a good buy?