Last Year’s Coupe: The 2000 Ferrari 456 M Base
Buyers of the Ferrari 456 M are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The 456 M has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ferrari line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2000 model is no exception. The Ferrari 456 M falls into the coupe for the family category. People who purchase the 456 M have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Engine Performance
The 456 M Base is equipped with a Ferrari 5.5 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
The 456 M 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.
456 M Base Statistics
The dimensions of the 456 M Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2000 456 M’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 12 gallons.
The 456 M Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to distance driving. The gas-powered 456 M is a non-green car.
In Summary
Considering all factors the 2000 Ferrari 456 M Base was a rowsing. Ferrari responded to critisims about the 1999 456 M and made drastic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. Look for more from Ferrari along these lines in the future.