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Matt
02-19-2004, 05:23 PM
The Ferrari 456 and 456 M is a front-engined grand tourer. The 456 was produced from 1992 until 2003. It was an overdue replacement for the defunct front-engined 412 as the company's premium 4-seat V12 car. The updated 456M was replaced in 2004 by the 612 Scaglietti. It was the last Ferrari model to use pop-up headlamps.

The Pininfarina designed original 456 was available in GT and (from 1996) GTA forms. The difference in name signifies the transmission: the former has a six-speed manual and the latter has a four-speed automatic developed in partnership with FF Developments, in Livonia, MI (which was later purchased by Ricardo Engineering in the UK). This was only the fourth automatic transmission ever offered by Ferrari. The 5.5 L (5474 cc) 65° V12 engine was derived from the Dino V6 rather than the more conventional 60° V12s used in the 412 and Daytona. It produced 436 hp (325 kW; 442 PS) with 4 valves per cylinder and Bosch Motronic 2.7 engine management. It could push the 1690 kg car and four passengers to 302 km/h (188 mph) making it the world's fastest production four-seater. Acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) was just 5.2 seconds, with a 13.4 second quarter-mile time. At the time of its development it was the most powerful road car ever developed by Ferrari (aside from the F40).

The name 456 is derived from the fact that each cylinder displaces 456 cubic centimeters. This was the last Ferrari to use this naming convention. It is essentially a detuned version of the engine that appears in the 550 and 575. Despite its supercar performance, the 456 has a relatively unstressed engine, which has proven to be a very reliable unit.

The chassis is a tubular steel spaceframe construction with a one-piece composite bonnet and body panels of aluminium. The body panels are welded to the chassis by using a special "sandwich filler" called feran that, when laid between, allows steel and aluminium to be welded.

Approximately 3,289 of all versions were built. These consisted of the following versions:

456 GT: 1,548
456 GTA: 403
456M GT: 688
456M GTA: 650


456 M
The Modificata 456 M appeared in 1998, starting with chassis number 109589. Many changes were made to improve aerodynamics and cooling, and the interior – still featuring Connolly Leather – was freshened with new seats and other conveniences (fewer gauges on dash, and a new Becker stereo fitted in front of gearstick rather than behind as in the very shallow and special Sony head unit in the 456 GT). Some readily apparent changes can be seen in the two adjoining pictures. The 456 has a smaller grille with fog lights outside the grille. The 456 also had hood-mounted air scoops which can be seen removed on the 456 M. The undercarriage spoiler on the 456 M is fixed, where the older 456 had a motorized spoiler that began its deployment above 105 km/h (65 mph). Power was up slightly on the Modificata now using Bosch Motronic 5.2 engine management at 442 hp (330 kW; 448 PS); the firing pattern was changed for smoother running, and the torque remained the same for later versions of the 456 GT. In the final year of production 2002/3 customers could specify their vehicle using the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Program. Launched at the 2002 Geneva show using Michael Schumacher's own 456M GT as an example, customers could work with Ferrari personnel to create a highly individual car. Schumacher's car had a two colour paint scheme, custom leather interior, re-worked instruments, an uprated handling pack and cross-drilled Brembo brakes. Such cars would be thus designated as a Tipo 456M GT(A) Scaglietti.


Other body styles
While the 456 2+2 coupé was the only version to hit showrooms, four other rare body styles exist:


The rarest is the Ferrari 456 GT Sedan. Two 4-door sedans (saloons) were built by Pininfarina especially for Nafsas Al Khaddaja of Belgium. They are the only known Ferrari 456 sedans in existence.

A 4-door wagon (estate) called the Ferrari 456 GT Venice was also built, in a small handful of units by Pininfarina. Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei ordered seven to be built. After Pininfarina designed and built them, the prince only purchased six. Each wagon is rumored to have cost the Sultan around 1.5 million U.S. dollars.

A convertible version called the Ferrari 456 GT Spyder also exists. Two of these convertibles were built by Pininfarina especially for the Sultan of Brunei. There are also two aftermarket conversions made by the R. Straman Company of Costa Mesa, California. Boxer Mike Tyson bought one such convertible.

A targa top version. An aftermarket conversion on a 456GTA once belonging to Shaquille O'Neal. Additional work included removal of the rear seats, to facilitate longer seat rails, and a custom sound system.

Niko_Fx
02-19-2004, 06:27 PM
There's one like this for sale on a Venezuelan web page for used cars. Is blue like the one on the picture you posted. year 1994 with only 7,000 miles but they are asking for $100,000 I don't know if it is too much for that car, it probably is cause in that web page when they put the price in dollars they ask for too much money. The car is beautiful though, if you wanna check it out the web page is www.tucarro.com click on venezuela and then look for ferrari on the left side.

Matt
02-19-2004, 08:40 PM
There's one like this for sale on a Venezuelan web page for used cars. Is blue like the one on the picture you posted. year 1994 with only 7,000 miles but they are asking for $100,000 I don't know if it is too much for that car, it probably is cause in that web page when they put the price in dollars they ask for too much money. The car is beautiful though, if you wanna check it out the web page is www.tucarro.com click on venezuela and then look for ferrari on the left side.

That's actually cheap. The car cost more than 2x that much new and it only has 7k miles.

Matt
02-19-2004, 09:17 PM
Ferrari 456 #2

Matt
02-19-2004, 09:20 PM
Ferrari 456 #3

Matt
02-19-2004, 09:27 PM
Ferrari 456 #4

Niko_Fx
02-19-2004, 09:51 PM
Great, so i'd be a good business to bring it from there and sell it in the states.
A friend of mine brought his 3000 gt vr4 to the states for $2500 (and that's a pretty heavy car and they charge for wheight)


I thought it was expensive cause u can see 2004 Hummers for more than 100Gs on that site so....

Matt
02-20-2004, 08:00 AM
Great, so i'd be a good business to bring it from there and sell it in the states.
A friend of mine brought his 3000 gt vr4 to the states for $2500 (and that's a pretty heavy car and they charge for wheight)


I thought it was expensive cause u can see 2004 Hummers for more than 100Gs on that site so....

You thought a Hummer should cost more than a 456?

lfb666
01-11-2005, 07:26 PM
Ferrari 456 #5

More Pics:
http://www.carclassic.com/html/FERRARI-456.htm
http://www.donlleasing.com/details.asp?Make=Ferrari&Model=456+GTA&Year=1997&Stock=106383&Color=Ocean+Blue%2FTan&Price=85%2C900&image.x=18&image.y=12

lfb666
01-11-2005, 07:29 PM
Ferrari 456 #6

Niko_Fx
01-11-2005, 07:33 PM
You thought a Hummer should cost more than a 456?

Well since the thread was revived I should go ahead and say... No.

What I meant was that since Hummers sell for US $100K in that site seeing the Ferrari at 100K too made me think that it was over priced (Just like the Hummers are)

And please excuse my english in previous posts in this thread.

Matt
01-11-2005, 07:36 PM
Wow, that was a long time ago. :)

lfb666
01-11-2005, 07:38 PM
Ferrari 456 #7

man 430gt
01-12-2005, 12:31 AM
Hey matt are you looking to buy a 456

SPHFerrari
01-12-2005, 01:42 PM
are you serious? no. why would you guess that

lfb666
04-29-2005, 07:28 PM
Ferrari 456 #8

PsychoChimp22
05-01-2005, 11:01 AM
Meah, me LEAST favorite ferrari.

derekthetree
05-01-2005, 11:53 AM
Meah, me LEAST favorite ferrari.

omg how! its easily the best looking ferrari for twenty years, if not more. shame they don't make it anymore

Jet Black V
05-01-2005, 08:37 PM
ive always like this car the 456 is put together well and looks good in anybodys driveway

Rijoh
05-02-2005, 02:17 AM
... and looks good in anybodys driveway
Especially in mine :)

dydzi
05-02-2005, 02:27 AM
omg how! its easily the best looking ferrari for twenty years, if not more. shame they don't make it anymore

yeah i think the same, and for me its the most elegant ferrari ever

Spastik_Roach
05-02-2005, 02:47 AM
IT sure beats the living shit out of the 612, and is most beautiful out of 360, 575 and Enzo. Probably one of the most, if not the most beautiful Ferraris in the last 15 years.

Wouter Melissen
05-02-2005, 02:56 AM
Have you seen the Scaglietti in person yet? It's a much more daring design than the rather bland 456, and it looks very well proportioned despite having four seats.

derekthetree
05-02-2005, 03:02 AM
Have you seen the Scaglietti in person yet? It's a much more daring design than the rather bland 456, and it looks very well proportioned despite having four seats.

i have but i have not seen a 456 in the metal. i remember looking at the concept sketches for the 612 and thinking it would be a killer replacement but in the metal i think it dissapoints. it has some good angles like the front 3/4 but i don't think the headligths balance the grill well enough and the back looks to bulbous with the small tail lights.

i think the 456 is more cohesive and has the best rear end since the daytona (which it pays homage to... a bit :))

Lani Kai
05-02-2005, 03:45 AM
I like both the 456 and the 612, save for the taillights on the 456 (I probably would like the usual separate, round ones better, but I'm not sure since I've never seen a 456 like that) and the not-so-aggressive looking front of the 612. I think both look quite elegant.

RS6
05-03-2005, 02:40 PM
Have you seen the Scaglietti in person yet? It's a much more daring design than the rather bland 456, and it looks very well proportioned despite having four seats.

I agree, the 612 looks about 10x better in the flesh, but in my mind, it doesn't even compare to the 456. I think the 456 looks more special, like a Ferrari should.

F1_Master
05-03-2005, 02:43 PM
Beautiful Ferrari.
Actually, the 1st one I saw with rear seats. :D

Anyways, Ferrari of Dallas seems to sell these guys cheap for about $80K to $120K.

That is cheap for the states, right?

PsychoChimp22
05-03-2005, 06:07 PM
omg how! its easily the best looking ferrari for twenty years, if not more. shame they don't make it anymore

Your begine sarcastic... right?

http://www.eightshadesofgrey.com/files.html

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my porsche
05-03-2005, 06:18 PM
waht the flip are you guys smoking/ingesting/drinking/huffing/injecting?

the 456 ids the UGLIEST ferrari ever! they should have made it a 2 seater more like the predeccesor to the 550, with a les ungainly rear quarter window

Egg Nog
05-03-2005, 06:21 PM
waht the flip are you guys smoking/ingesting/drinking/huffing/injecting?

the 456 ids the UGLIEST ferrari ever! they should have made it a 2 seater more like the predeccesor to the 550, with a les ungainly rear quarter window

They made it a 4-seater for a reason. But maybe I should leave the decision-making to you, since I am not a Ferrari executive. ;)

my porsche
05-03-2005, 06:22 PM
i know, but if you make it a four seater, dont try to keep coupe rooflines and still give rear passengers 100% visibility, sacrifice 2 passengers or some of the rear view

derekthetree
05-04-2005, 03:24 AM
Your begine sarcastic... right?

http://www.eightshadesofgrey.com/files.html

....

nope. serious :)

PsychoChimp22
05-04-2005, 08:57 AM
nope. serious :)

But why, i mean.... F355 doesnt look as good as this? Whats so attractive about it, its like an older 612 with worse performance.

RS6
05-04-2005, 01:58 PM
But why, i mean.... F355 doesnt look as good as this? Whats so attractive about it, its like an older 612 with worse performance.

I take it your into the new look of Ferrari?

I personally am very disappointed with this new style.

PsychoChimp22
05-05-2005, 09:15 PM
I take it your into the new look of Ferrari?

I personally am very disappointed with this new style.

Which modles do you consider its "new style"?

I really dislike the 612, the F430 is pretty nice, enzo is ok, and the 550/575M are amazing, probably two of my fav ferraris of all time.

nopassn
05-06-2005, 06:10 AM
I agree with Wouter, the 612 looks pretty good when you see it first hand. I was unsure of it from pics I'd seen, but "in the metal" its pretty sweet looking...

Also, there is a guy in town that has a black 456M GTA and it's bad ass...

lfb666
11-18-2005, 07:40 PM
Ferrari 456 #9

Piacki_117
05-21-2006, 09:37 AM
Ferrari 456 #10

Guara0007
05-21-2006, 11:07 AM
Very nice. The last beautiful classic Ferrari.

lfb666
06-08-2006, 01:43 PM
Ferrari 456 #11

lfb666
06-08-2006, 01:46 PM
Ferrari 456 #12

IWantAnAudiRS6
06-08-2006, 02:06 PM
Very nice. The last beautiful classic Ferrari.
Total agreement. My personal favourite Ferrari.

Thanks for the rather good pics lfb!

Ferrer
06-08-2006, 03:03 PM
I agree too. Beautiful, elegant and classy just what a 4-seater Ferrari should be.

lfb666
06-19-2006, 07:37 PM
Ferrari 456 #13

DesmoRob
06-21-2006, 01:02 AM
I think this car is underestimated by most people, and how is this ugly? I can't think of any ferrari that could actually be called ugly, especially not this one. A ferrari that lets you carry more than just a couple of grocery bags, what more could anyone want:). This car desserves some praise. New ferrari style is taking me too long to get used to. I'm stuck in the mid 90's.

Piacki_117
07-14-2006, 05:44 AM
Ferrari 456 #14

Piacki_117
08-22-2006, 05:05 AM
Ferrari 456 #15

Piacki_117
09-09-2006, 05:42 AM
Ferrari 456 #16

lfb666
09-13-2006, 08:13 PM
Ferrari 456 #17

Piacki_117
03-22-2007, 11:26 AM
Ferrari 456 #18

IWantAnAudiRS6
03-22-2007, 11:32 AM
That car is stunning. To the max.

Ferrer
03-22-2007, 11:34 AM
That car is stunning. To the max.
A Ferrari without the image problem and beautiful. Fantastic.

Duell
10-29-2013, 08:40 AM
the 456 is just a timeless classic !

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1998 Ferrari 456M GT

Duell
10-30-2013, 03:01 AM
Ferrari 456 GT Venice

Duell
02-12-2016, 03:07 PM
1997 Ferrari 456M GTA

to compensate for posting the not so pretty Ferrari "GrandTourerCoupé-IV-luxury"

Duell
02-12-2016, 03:10 PM
These lines are elegant, simple and purposeful at the same time. :D

Ferrer
02-12-2016, 03:26 PM
This one, though, has the wrong gearbox.

It still is achingly beautiful.

Kitdy
02-12-2016, 03:45 PM
The turquoise interior is an hilarious 90s touch.

f6fhellcat13
02-13-2016, 07:05 AM
You are forgiven!
The Italian-gated-shift aesthetic really does not work well with an automatic.

Duell
02-13-2016, 09:24 AM
I know a Ferrari is a drivers car. But the 456 is a grand tourer. An automatic doesn't look to strange in such a car.

Kitdy
02-13-2016, 12:21 PM
I know a Ferrari is a drivers car. But the 456 is a grand tourer. An automatic doesn't look to strange in such a car.

See, that's what I think as well. Put on the flame suit I guess.

It ain't that luxurious to be shifting gears in a vehicle in this class - even if it is a Ferrari.

Ferrer
02-13-2016, 03:23 PM
This is a gentleman's express and a gentleman should always change gears himself.