The Ferrari 456 M Base for 1999: Improving on 1998
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 1999 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.
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 fuel system for the 1999 456 M is a traditional Bosch ME-5.2, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 456 M has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
456 M Base Statistics
The 456 M is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the 456 M is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
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.
Conclusion
The 1998 model began the promise of the Ferrari 456 M. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the 456 M Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
I gotta admit I was looking at a Nissan, but is this better?
456 M?
I have a 456 M in a color you don’t have listed… is there an error?