Standard equipment in the 456 M GTA for 2003 and 2004 includes the 5.5 liter engine by Ferrari, weighing in at 12 cylinders and fourty eight valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 456 M GTA.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 456 M GTA uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The 456 M GTA is 176.30 inches long, 75.60 inches wide, and 47.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 102.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the 456 M GTA is 24 months, or Unlimited miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 24 months or Unlimited miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $176,075 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 fuel system for the 2004 456 M GTA 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 25.10 gallons.

The 456 M GTA Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eleven in-city driving and sixteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Ferrari 456 M GTA

The 2003 model began the promise of the Ferrari 456 M GTA. The 2004 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 M GTA Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Ferrari 456 M GTA, United States market

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