Already the author of a fine commercial career, the 456 GT became the 456 MGT (M for Modificata) and what appeared from a distance to be a minor touch-up was in fact a major evolution… Aesthetically, the rear of the 456 M hardly changed at all, since the only modification was to the spoiler, which became fixed and integrated into the rear bumper. The front end has been reworked and the air intakes enlarged to provide better cooling for the V12. Extensive work in the wind tunnel resulted in improved aerodynamics. These modifications were the subject of some criticism, as the basic version was considered to be perfect.