Ferrari 456GT Technical
Engine
Front, longitudinal 65° V12 engine. Bore x stroke 88x75 mm. Total displacement 5473.9 cc. 4 valves per cylinder with overhead quad-cam timing. Bosch Motronic M2.7 engine management system. Dry sump lubrication. Transmission with 6-speed gearbox (plus reverse), in a block with the limited slip self-locking differential, positioned at the rear (transaxle) for better weight distribution. Dry single plate clutch with hydraulic control.
Chassis
Tubular stress-bearing chassis in alloy steel. Independent suspension with variable rate springs and electronic dampers that can be set in three positions (sporty, regular and cruising). Anti-roll bars on the front and rear axle. Rack and pinion steering with servo assist and servotronic device. Ventilated disc brakes with ATE Mark IV antiskid.
456 GT 2+2
Dimensions and Weight
Overall Length: 186.2 in
Overall Width: 75.6 in
Maximum Height: 51.2 in
Wheelbase: 102.4 in
Front track: 62.4 in
Rear track: 63.2 in
Curb weight: 3726 lb
Tubeless radial tires
Front: 255/45 ZR 17
Rear: 285/40 ZR 17
Light alloy tank: 29.06 US gal. (110 liters)
Engine
12 cylinders in 65° V
Bore & stroke: 3.46x2.95 in
Individual cylinder capacity: 27.8 cu.in
Total cylinder capacity: 334.0 cu.in
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Maximum power: 436 hp at 6250 rpm
Maximum torque: 398 lb.ft at 4500 rpm
Bosch static electronic ignition
Bosch Motronic 2.7 injection
Engine weight: 518 lb
Performance
Speed: over 186 mph
0-60 mph: 5.1"
0-1/4 mile: 13.4"
0-1 mile: 33.4"
Ferrari 456 Design Features
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