Ferrari’s 456M GT was launched in 1998 as an upgrade to the existing 456.

While Pietro Camardella’s attractive Pininfarina design was largely untouched, subtle changes made the 456M GT a significantly improved car.

Carbon fiber was used for the hood, and the interior was thoroughly overhauled to make it more ergonomic.

The 436-brake horsepower 5.5-liter V-12 was fettled by having its firing order changed to run more smoothly, and the car retained its claim of being the fastest production four-seater from 1992–2002 .

Amongst the hierarchy of the 456 family of Ferraris, six-speed manual 456M GTs are certainly at the top.

With a number of carefully considered changes to the original platform, these were the perfect mix between practicality and performance, offering the ease of everyday usability with seating for four.

This stunning Ferrari 456M GT was completed in June of 1999.

It left the factory finished in the dramatic shade of Rosso Barchetta optioned with Daytona seats trimmed...