Performance Review: Ferrari 465 M GT - [1998]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 465 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 465 M GT is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1998. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular Ferrari 465 has a 5474cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The 465 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 465's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1687 kgs (3719 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 465 M GT in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 465 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (455 bhp)

In terms of power the 5474cc 48V V12 engine produces 435 bhp (324 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (455 bhp) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (454 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 465 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2015 Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 Supercharged (282.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 465.

The Ferrari 465 has a Power to weight ratio of 257.8 bhp per ton and 235.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1998 465 competing with the 2015 Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 Supercharged (282.6 bhp per ton) or the 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello (282.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 465 generating around 235.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Audi R8 GT 5.2L V10 (260.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 4.4 V8 F13 (260.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Ferrari 465 M GT as fast as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs). This Ferrari 465 M GT is also faster than the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 465 and the 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 465 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.81 secs @ 106.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 (12.80 secs), the 2019 Toyota Supra GR RZ 3.0 Turbo (12.81 secs), and the 2017 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 (12.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1998 version of the Ferrari 465 M GT has a maximum speed of 187mph.

Top Speed of the 1998 465 equals the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (198 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1998 Ferrari 465 M GT then how about the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (198 mph), the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (198 mph), or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK 992 (198 mph).

Related Links:

1998 465 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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