2002 Ferrari 456M Review
2002 Ferrari 456M Review





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Pros
- Sexy styling, 442-horsepower V12 engine, can hold four people.
Cons
- High curb weight hurts performance, high MSRP hurts trust fund.
What’s new
The 456M carries over unchanged for the 2002 model year.
Edmunds says
A four-passenger GT that can run with two-seat exotics.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2002 Ferrari 456M GTA 2dr Coupe (5.5L 12cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.10 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$456/mo
456M GTA
vs
$168/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Continuing a tradition begun nearly 40 years earlier, Ferrari's 456M, in either GT or GTA form, offers the performance of a front engine, V12 sports car with the practicality and versatility of 2+2 seating. After all, a vehicle this stylish will attract plenty of attention from envious onlookers, all of them eager to fill those extra slots behind the front seats.
With the 456M, Ferrari has evolved its 2+2 offering from such underwhelming models as the 400i and 412 of the '80s and early '90s to this highly capable and dazzling machine that truly deserves its billing as a "four seat sports car."
Vital to its role as a high-speed GT car, the 456M features the requisite Ferrari V12 under its long, sloping hood. Displacing 5.5 liters and producing 442 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, the 456M offers drivers a 5.1-second zero-to-60 time and a top speed of over 185 mph. Four overhead camshafts operate four valves per cylinder while a Bosch Motronic fuel injection system features injectors with dual spraying angles for precise combustion control.
Even more unique, this Ferrari can be had with an automatic transmission in the 456 GTA. As with the six-speed manual transmission, the four-speed automatic is combined with the rear axle to offer near perfect front/rear weight distribution. Using adaptive technology, the computer-controlled automatic can pick from relaxed or high performance shift patterns based on throttle input, engine RPM, and vehicle speed. Pulling the shift lever from fourth gear to third gear keeps the transmission in its most aggressive mode for optimum vehicle performance.
The 456M boasts a slippery body made up of aluminum panels (except for a carbon-fiber hood) that are welded to a steel tube chassis. This combination helps reduce weight while maintaining a rigid structure. A four-wheel independent suspension, complete with driver selectable settings for normal or sport mode, further enhances this Ferrari's multipurpose mission.
Inside the 456M you'll find four seats covered in Connolly leather. Front seats offer five-way power adjustments, including adjustable lumbar, seat height, and seat angle. These seats also slide forward automatically to allow access to the rear cabin, where a fold-down center armrest and seatback storage pockets await rear passengers. Large, clear gauges, side-impact airbags, automatic climate control, and a trademark three-spoke steering wheel work to give the 456M classic looks and modern convenience.
Should all that not be enough, you can outfit your 456M with red brake calipers, Daytona style seat trim, a color-matched steering wheel and dash pad, and, for a mere $3,725, matching Connolly leather luggage.
Who says wealth doesn't have its advantages?
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2002 Ferrari 456M.
5 star(83%)
4 star(17%)
3 star(0%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
6 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.13 out of 5 stars
An actual owner
Allan, 09/28/2010
2001 Ferrari 456M GTA 2dr Coupe (5.5L 12cyl 4A)
Driving a V-12 Ferrari feels like an event every time you get behind the wheel. The sound, the tactile impression of the seats and all of the controls is very satisfying and the performance is stunning-lots of torque, effortless acceleration, perfectly balanced steering, cornering grip and powerful brakes, as you would expect. But there are maddening quality issues that far cheaper … cars solved decades ago: alarm sirens that die, motor mounts that need to be replaced, windows that don't fit properly and HVAC control surfaces that get sticky with age.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Best one I ever owned
Cool Dude, 02/04/2002
2001 Ferrari 456M GT 2dr Coupe (5.5L 12cyl 6M)
I have owned 3 Ferraris over the years. Until now my favorite was my old GT500 Americana.
5 out of 5 stars
456M
iced, 04/28/2002
2002 Ferrari 456M GT 2dr Coupe (5.5L 12cyl 6M)
IT IS THE BEST CAR IN THE WORLD.
4.63 out of 5 stars
what more can I say
hats to you, 04/26/2002
2002 Ferrari 456M GT 2dr Coupe (5.5L 12cyl 6M)
This is much more than a car...it is a
passion.....an expression of ones
desire to enjoy life. Sure it cost me
nearly 400k Canadian, but driving it
is like nothing else out there with four
palm sizes of rubber in contact with
the road. Outragioulsy fun to
command.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2002 Ferrari 456M, so we've included reviews for other years of the 456M since its last redesign.
2002 456M Highlights
GT
Combined MPG | 11 MPG |
---|---|
Cost to Drive | $438/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Engine Type | Gas |
Warranty | 2 years / unlimited miles |
More about the 2002 Ferrari 456M
Used 2002 Ferrari 456M Overview
The Used 2002 Ferrari 456M is offered in the following submodels: 456M Coupe. Available styles include GTA 2dr Coupe (5.5L 12cyl 4A), and GT 2dr Coupe (5.5L 12cyl 6M). Pre-owned Ferrari 456M models are available with a 5.5 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 442 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2002 Ferrari 456M comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual.
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Should I lease or buy a 2002 Ferrari 456M?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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