Standard equipment in the 456 GT for 1997 and 1998 includes the 5.5 liter engine by Ferrari, weighing in at 12 cylinders and fourty eight valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 456 GT.

The 456 GT 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.

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 standard warranty period for the 456 GT is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 456 GT is a Bosch ME-5.2 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1998 456 GT gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Ferrari 456 GT Base sold well in 1998. 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.

FERRARI 456 M GT & GTA prestige factory brochure - 52 pages - 1998 - 1387/98

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1995-1998 Ferrari 456 GT K&N Air Filter 332816

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1992-1998 FERRARI 456 GT GTA Car SPEC SHEET BROCHURE

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