The Ferrari 456 GT Base for 1996: Improving on 1995
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.
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.
The fuel system for the 1996 456 GT is a Bosch ME-5.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
456 GT Base Statistics
The dimensions of the 456 GT 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 standard warranty period for the 456 GT is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average 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
The 456 GT 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 subpar.
In 1995 and 1996 the 456 GT Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
In Summary
The 1995 model began the promise of the Ferrari 456 GT. The 1996 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 GT Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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