Impressions of the Ferrari 456 GTA for 1998
Several things can be said about the Ferrari 456 GTA series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The twelve -cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Stop and Go
The restyled 456 GTA Base is equipped with a 5.5-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1997 version.
The 456 GTA uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The 456 GTA is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The Ferrari 456 GTA lists at an industry-average price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 456 GTA is a Bosch ME-5.2 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 456 GTA Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered 456 GTA is a non-hybrid car.
Parting Shots
The 1998 model year was very successful for the Ferrari 456 GTA. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.