Quick answer
The 1998 Ferrari 456 GT, the latest model year on record, is 186.2″ long, 75.6″ wide and 51.2″ tall on a 102.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,726 lb. At 15.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Ferrari 456 GT generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1998 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 51.2″ | 102.4″ | 3,726 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
456 GT year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 102.4″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 456 GT fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,109 cars within 10″ of its length, the 456 GT has a shorter wheelbase than 89%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,109 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.6″ | 72.4″ | +3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 102.4″ | 108.3″ | −5.9″ |
| Curb weight | 3,726 lb | 3,693 lb | +33 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
456 GT against its rivals
Next to the Dodge Stealth, Infiniti J30 and Subaru SVX, the 456 GT is the heaviest and the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 456 GT (this car) | 1998 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 3,726 lb |
| Dodge Stealth | 1996 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 3,479 lb |
| Infiniti J30 | 1997 | 191.3″ | 69.7″ | 3,474 lb |
| Subaru SVX | 1997 | 182.3″ | 69.7″ | 3,580 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 456 GT bigger than the 1997?
No. The 1998 and 1997 456 GT are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 456 GT or the Dodge Stealth?
The 1996 Dodge Stealth is 6.3″ shorter and 247 lb lighter than the 1998 456 GT.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 456 GT model years, 1995 to 1998. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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