With the discontinuation of the 412 at the end of 1989, the Ferrari range found itself without a 4-seater coupé (2+2). A modern reinterpretation of the 365 GTC/4, of which only 18 were produced in 1971 and 1972, the 456 was to become one of Ferrari’s finest creations, drawing its inspiration from the fantastic 365 Daytona. The 456 GT was an immediate success. Never before had a Ferrari succeeded in combining to such an extent a devastating design reminiscent of a saloon car, exceptional performance and a passenger compartment that accommodated four people. In 1996, the automatic gearbox version made its debut, under the name GTA.