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1998 – 2003 Ferrari 456M (GTA & GT)

Ferrari 456M (1998 – 2003)

In 1998, Ferrari introduced an updated version, the 456M GT and GTA. This “Modificata” had a revised interior, some bodywork changes around the nose and hood, and a slight increase in horsepower to 442. The 456M GT remained in production until 2003, and in all just under 3,300 456 GTs and 456 GTMs were built until giving way to the 612 Scaglietti in 2004.

Specs & Performance

submitted by Richard Owen
type Series Production Car
engine 65 Degree V12
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
displacement 7473 cc / 456.0 in³
bore 88 mm / 3.46 in
stroke 75 mm / 2.95 in
compression 10.6:1
power 329.6 kw / 442.0 bhp @ 6250 rpm
specific output 59.15 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 261.54 bhp per tonne
torque 550.46 nm / 406.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
front tires 255/45 ZR 17
rear tires 285/40 ZR 17
front brakes Vented Discs w/Hydraulic Assist & ABS
rear brakes Vented Discs w/Hydraulic Assist & ABS
front wheels F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 25.4 cm / 17.0 x 10.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight 1690 kg / 3726 lbs
wheelbase 2600 mm / 102.4 in
front track 1585 mm / 62.4 in
rear track 1606 mm / 63.2 in
length 4763 mm / 187.5 in
width 1920 mm / 75.6 in
height 1300 mm / 51.2 in
top speed ~299.3 kph / 186.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.0 seconds