Ferrari 456M GT & GTA Design

The 456M embodies concepts that express the satisfaction of owning a Ferrari GT 2+2: excellent performance and driving pleasure, without sacrificing passenger comfort. The styling of the 456M considers this philosophy, matching the aggressive shape to supple lines. Special care was taken to enhance interior volume and ergonomics. The result is a complete synthesis of beauty, controlled aggression, and functionality. The 456M is the bench-mark for high-performance 2+2s.

Instantly recognizable as a Ferrari, the 456M has a less extreme shape than other cars in the current Ferrari range, yet it remains highly innovative and special. The 456M has a long, smooth carbon fibre bonnet, emphasized by the retractable headlights and two tension lines. Seen from above, the front aspect is more rounded than the previous 456, thanks to the redesigned bumper and integrated spoiler. The front turn-signals have been repositioned for improved visibility and the air intake with integral fog lights has a modified shape and size for improved engine and brake cooling. On the sides a new moulding for the windows runs along the door edge. At the rear is a revised bumper with stabilizer wing.

Aerodynamics:

As with other aspects of the 456M, aerodynamics have improved since the previous iteration. New weather-strips between windows and body enhance air flow and aesthetics. Thanks to the new front panels and the revised rear underbody, the 456M has achieved greater aerodynamic efficiency. In particular, the new rear fixed wing, integral to the bumper, vastly improves aerodynamic functionality at the rear. The negative lift and penetration coefficients of the front axle were improved by the revised engine bonnet, front bumper, and spoiler. The latter, thanks to its special structure, directs air flow to the rear wing, ensuring a low drag coefficient for high speed stability.