Ferrari 456 GT & GTA

Year of Production

1994 - 1998

Design & Build

Designed by Pininfarina / Built by Ferrari

Performance

Top Speed

186mph (299 km/h)

Transmission

Clutch

Dry single-plate

Gearbox

6 speeds + reverse or 4 speed Automatic

Differential

ZF self locking

Dimensions

Length / Width / Height

4,730 / 1,920 / 1,300 mm

Wheelbase & Front / Rear Track

2,600 / 1,585 / 1,606 mm

Tyres

255-45 ZR 17 / 285-40 ZR 17

Kerb Weight

1,690 kg

Engine

Number of Cylinders & Arrangement

12 in a 65° V

Bore / Stroke

88 x 75 mm

Total Capacity & Capacity per Cylinder

5,473 cc ; 456cc/cylinder

Position

Front-mounted, longitudinal

Cylinder Block & Head

Light alloy

Compression Ratio

10.6:1

Maximum Power Output

442 bhp at 6,250 rpm; 79 bhp/litre

Timing Gear

4 valves per cylinder, double
overhead camshaft

Fuel Feed

Bosch Motronic M2.7 fuel injection (upgraded to 5.2 in 1996)

Ignition

Bosch static electronic ignition

Frame

Front Suspension

Tubular with aluminium body panels

Front Suspension

Independent, double wishbone, coil springs, electric damping, anti roll bar

Rear Suspension

Independent, double wishbone, coil springs, electric damping, anti roll bar

Brakes

Ventilated discs, servo assist, ABS

Steering

Rack and pinion PAS

Fuel Tank

110 litres

Cooling System