by A rare 2002 Ferrari 456 sports car, prepared specifically for legendary racer Michael Schumacher, has appeared for sale in France. This is a special version of the Ferrari 456 Bicolore Scaglietti, created to the individual requirements of the seven-time Formula 1 champion. It is being sold on the online auction “Classic Driver”.
The Ferrari 456 in this specification was later released as a limited series of 30 cars. This particular example is considered to be Schumacher’s personal car. Information about the lot was published on the Classic Driver Market platform.
Created Specifically for Schumacher: Features of the Ferrari 456 Version
The model is based on the Ferrari 456M GT. The coupe features a two-tone body color and an interior trimmed in black and gray leather with contrasting red stitching. All 30 examples of the Ferrari 456 Bicolore Scaglietti received a special plaque with Michael Schumacher’s autograph.
The Ferrari 456 is positioned as a grand touring supercar with four full seats and a spacious trunk. The extended equipment includes dual-zone climate control, electric seats with memory function, and a powerful audio system.
Technology and Performance
The coupe is equipped with a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 442 horsepower. Schumacher’s car belongs to the rare group of ten Bicolore Scaglietti versions with a manual gearbox, while the rest of the cars in the series were equipped with an automatic transmission.
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 5.2 seconds, and the top speed is 300 km/h. This Ferrari is now offered for sale as a collector’s car with confirmed provenance.
