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456M
The 456M (M for modified) in GT and
GTA versions represents the evolution of a Ferrari for those
wanting four seats and diverse sporting ability. Though a
Ferrari is a two-seater by birth, 2+2 versions have long represented
an important tradition for the marque. 1948's Turin Show saw
the Touring four-seat version of the "Barchetta"
that won the 1949 Le Mans 24-hours, demonstrating the direct
relationship between practical road car and state of the art
sports racer. The 456M likewise represents the optimum
balance of 12-cylinder performance with the comfort of a 2+2
GT Ferrari.
In
1966 '2+2' first appeared on a Ferrari: Pininfarina's 250GT.
Since then, Pininfarina has risen to the challenge of designing
every Ferrari 2+2. The quality of Pininfarina's original 456
styling was so fine that redesign would have been premature.
Evolution was chosen to improve and refine mechanicals and
aerodynamics while keeping the successful interpretation of
a 2+2 with V12 coupled to a rear transaxle. The 456M enjoys
aerodynamic and thermal improvements, more functional cockpit,
improved space efficiency, and finer performance, ergonomics
and safety.
There are two 456M variants: the 456M GT with a manual transmission,
and the 456M GTA with an automatic transmission.
Specifications
| Dimensions
|
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Overall
length
|
187.5
in |
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Overall
width
|
75.6
in |
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Height
|
51.2
in |
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Wheelbase
|
102.4
in |
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Front
track
|
62.4
in |
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Rear
track
|
63.2
in |
|
Kerb
weight (GTA)
|
3726
lb (3898 lb) |
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Light
alloy fuel tank
|
29.06
US gal |
| Brakes
|
|
|
Front
|
13
x 1.3 in. |
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Rear
|
12.2
x 1.1 in. |
| Engine |
|
|
12
cylinders in
65° V layout
|
|
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Bore/stroke
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3.46
x 2.95 in |
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Individual
cylinder capacity
|
27.8
cu. in |
|
Total
cylinder capacity
|
334.0
cu. in |
|
Engine
weight
|
518
lb |
|
Compression
ratio
|
10.6:1 |
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Maximum
power
|
436
hp at 6250 rpm |
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Maximum
continuous speed
|
7000
rpm |
|
Maximum
peak speed
|
7250
rpm |
|
Peak
torque
|
398
lb.ft at 4500 rpm |
Four
overhead camshafts
Four valves per cylinder
Bosch static electronic ignition
Bosch Motronic M5.2 injection
| Tires |
Tubeless
radial tires
|
|
Front
|
255/45 ZR 17
|
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Rear
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285/40
ZR 17
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| Brakes |
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Front
differential diameter aluminum alloy 4-piston calipers
acting on ventilated discs; Rear differential diameter
aluminum alloy 4-piston calipers acting on ventilated
discs.
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| Performance
(GT)
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Top
speed
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over
186 mph
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0-60
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5.1
s |
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0-1/4
mile
|
13.4
s
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0-1
mile
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33.4 s
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| Performance
(GTA)
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|
|
Top
speed over
|
185.2
mph |
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0-60
mph
|
5.4
s |
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0-1/4
mile
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13.7
s |
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more information visit
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Ferrari
North America
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