Ferrari 456 (1992 – 1997)
The Pininfarina-designed Ferrari 456 GT debuted in Europe in 1993 and was first available in the U.S. in 1995, and can be viewed as a replacement for the 365 GT 2+2 / 400 / 412 series. This front-engined 2+2 grand tourer had a 436 hp, 5.5-liter V-12 mated to a six-speed gearbox that propelled it from 0-60 in just over 5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 186 mph.
All of this performance could be managed from a cockpit that provided Connolly leather appointments for four (two of whom would almost certainly need to be children) and every other comfort expected of a $245,000 automobile, including a cockpit-adjustable suspension. Shortly after Ferrari introduced the 456 GT, the 456 GTA became available, the “A” signifying a four-speed automatic gearbox.
Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1992 – 2003 |
| built at | Italy |
| body stylist | Pininfarina |
| price $ | $ 207,000 |
| engine | V12 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves \ Cyl |
| displacement | 5473 cc / 334.0 in³ |
| bore | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in |
| stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in |
| compression | 10.6:1 |
| power | 258.0 kw / 346.0 bhp @ 4500 rpm |
| specific output | 63.22 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 204.73 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 550.5 nm / 406.0 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm |
| redline | 7300 |
| body / frame | Aluminum over Tubular Steel |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | F 255/45ZR-17 |
| rear tires | R 285/40ZR-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 | 4730 mm / 186.2 in |
| width | 1920 mm / 75.6 in |
| height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.23:1, 2.11:1, 1.52:1, 1.19:1, 0.97:1, 0.82:1 |
| final drive | 3.64:1 |
| top speed | ~299.3 kph / 186.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.2 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~11.6 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~13.4 seconds |
Pictures
See full 1995 Ferrari 456 GT Gallery here
