Ferrari 456 GT & GTA Interior

The interior of the 456 was designed by Ferrari and Pininfarina to achieve a sober yet elegant atmopshere. Connolly leather, fine woods, and pleasing metals were the primary materials experienced by the 456 occupants. The electronically adjustable front seats guaranteed maximum support based on vehicle performance. Driver-and passenger-side air bags came standard. The seat belts were carried on the seats themselves, front and rear. The rear seats are spacious, and their ocupants were not penalized by the sporting nature of the car.

The climate control system was completely automatic and electronically controlled, equipped with eleven outlets to permit full airflow to both front and rear passengers, and window demisting. The stereo system comprised a radio and CD player with eight speakers and a micro-wire antenna. Instrumentation included a speedometer and tachometer together with a group of supplementary analogue gauges mounted below the dashboard. Ancillary controls were arranged in twelve switches in the same area. The gearbox control on the automatic version was uniquely designed to produce a technical, ergonomic driving experience matching the high performance GT characteristics of the car.