The Ferrari 456 GT does 13.8 mpg combined (11.9 city, 17.2 highway), which works out to about $2,783 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid does 18 mpg while 3.5L 8-cyl does 11 — a difference of $1,358 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Ferrari 456 GT engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Ferrari 456 GT ranges from 18 down to 11 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $1,358 a year across 9 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | 15.7 / 21.7 | 2022–2025 | $2,133 | |
| 3.9L 8-cyl | 15 / 21.6 | 2016–2020 | $2,157 | |
| 4.5L 8-cyl | 12.5 / 17.5 | 2010–2015 | $2,648 | |
| 6.5L 12-cyl | 12 / 16.7 | 2021–2026 | $2,803 | |
| 5.7L 12-cyl | 10 / 15 | 2006–2006 | $3,200 | |
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 10.7 / 14.7 | 2007–2009 | $3,200 | |
| 3.6L 8-cyl | 10 / 15 | 1999–2005 | $3,368 | |
| 5.5L 12-cyl | 9 / 14.7 | 1995–1998 | $3,491 | |
| 3.5L 8-cyl | 9 / 14 | 1996–1996 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
The Ferrari 456 GT burns a gallon every 13.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 870 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.232 |
| Fuel per year | $2,783 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,915 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$398 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,761 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ferrari 456 GT gives up 5.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 17.2 out there against 11.9 in town, a 45% drop worth $994 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 11.9 mpg | $3,227 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 17.2 mpg | $2,233 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.3 mpg (45%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 456 GT changed over the years
The 456 GT peaked in 2025 at 18 mpg (16 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 11 — 7 mpg apart, or $1,358 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 14. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2025 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2024 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2023 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2021 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2020 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2019 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2018 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2016 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2015 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2011 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2010 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2009 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2008 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2007 | 10 / 14 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2006 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2005 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2004 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2003 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2002 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2001 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2000 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1999 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 1998 | 9 / 14 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1997 | 9 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
This page rests on 32 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 456 GT — 9 engines across 1995–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $5,761. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ferrari 456 GT get?
13.8 mpg combined on average — 11.9 in the city and 17.2 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1995–2026.
How much does a Ferrari 456 GT cost in fuel per year?
About $2,783 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $13,915 over five years, or 0.232 dollars a mile.
Which 456 GT engine is the most economical?
The 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid at 18 mpg, against 11 for the 3.5L 8-cyl — a difference of about $1,358 a year.
Is the 456 GT good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world 456 GT figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ferrari 456 GT is $5,761 against the $2,783 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 18 and 11 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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