The Ferrari 456 M GT Base for 2003

The 2003 456 M GT is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the 456 M GT which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Performance

The 456 M 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.

Fuel is handled for the 456 M GT is a Bosch ME-5.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.10 gallons.

The 456 M 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.

456 M GT Base Statistics

The dimensions of the 456 M GT Base are 75.60 inches wide by 176.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 47.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 102.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $165,986 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.

The standard warranty period for the 456 M GT is 24 months, or Unlimited miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 24 months or Unlimited miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2003 456 M GT gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 11 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In Summary

The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the Ferrari 456 M GT. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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