Car comparison

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12vsFerrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 456M

GT 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003
VS

Ferrari 288 GTO

2.9 V8

400 hp2855 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1984-1987

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    442 hp
    330 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,160 kg
    2,557 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari456MGT 5.5 V12Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Power
442hp330kW
400hp298kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
496Nm366lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,160kg2,557lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
35.1L/100 km6.7mpg US8.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
509km316mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
2,855cc174cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,910mm75in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
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Trunk volume
316L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
110L
120L
CO2 emissions
495g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V87,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari456MGT 5.5 V12Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12 has 42 hp more than Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 and Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
496 Nm
366 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
1,160 kg
2,557 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V125.2 s
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V84.9 s

Although Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12 has more power, Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 and Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
4.9 s
305 km/h
190 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari456MGT 5.5 V12Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Power
442 hp
330 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
Fuel consumption
21.6 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
509 km
316 mi
-
CO2 score
495 g/km
-
Trunk score
316 L
11.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 456M GT 5.5 V12
Consumption21.6 L/100 km10.9 mpg US13.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km37.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi60.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,240 L856 US gal713 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,670 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

  • Is 530 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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