Enzo Ferrari was a race car driver and in 1920 was driving a Isotta Fraschini 100/110 IM Corsa and an Alfa Romeo. Enzo performed quite well on the racing circuit. His final race would take place in 1931 at the Circuito Tre Province. After that his career was that of the head of the Scuderia-Ferrari Team. which was formed back in 1929.
The Ferrari Dino was a milestone automobile. The big news was that Ferrari was building a car with less than 12 cylinders.
The engine was placed mid-body. Ferrari produced the Dino model between 1968 and 1976. Beginning in 1977 the model used the Ferrari name and logo only. Thus, the Dino badge was used for four years and the Ferrari the remainder. Until 1977, the Ferrari logo of the prancing horse was not used on these sports cars..
Ferrari's First Race Car
Ferrari built a twelve cylinder racer in 1947 that used his name. A Formula 1 car would be built the next year. This was the recognized start of the Ferrari company. Automakers began in business from a variety of backgrounds. Some from designers, some from engineers, some from promoters and of course some from racers. The Ferrari company began literally from a racing team headed by Enzo Ferrari.
The automobile featured in this article is a 1973 Ferrari Dino GTS.
The Dino's Performance Record
Ferrari's Dino had an impressive record during competition. It earned top five finished at Targo Florio and Nurburgringt . A sixth place finished was earned at Spa. In another event, a 1,000 km race at Nurburgringt, the Dino came in 1st in class.
The Ferrari Dino Engines
The Ferrari Dino had a series of six and eight cylinder engines from the 1960's.
Models
The Ferrari Dino hit the market as a lower priced sports car. The company wanted a separate model designation so as not to be confused with it's higher priced and better performing twelve cylinder Ferrari cars. Aside from the performance differences with the higher priced Ferrari, the Dino was one of the most affordable and stylish of the Ferrari line. They are very high priced collector cars. The Dino's did perform quite well on the road and track.
Ferrari is not a mass produced vehicle. The Ferrari Dino 246 however was the first Ferrari model produced in high numbers and having a mid body engine placement was not considered the best for a production automobile. To aid in higher production which was needed to comply with Formula 2 racing rules, the body was built by Fiat.
The Dino's had removable roof panels that would be somewhat similar to the Porsche 911.
Dino models produced were the 206 GT, 246 GT and GTS, and the Dino 308 GT4.
The 206 GT had wheel disc brakes and independent suspension. The car was designed by Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti.
The 246 GT and GTS had more power than the 206 and it had a longer wheelbase. The engine was a 2.4 liter V-6. The car had a rated top speed of 148 MPH and was approaching Porsche's numbers.The car was equipped with a 5 speed manual gearbox.
The Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, built between 1973 and 1980. The car was designed by Bertoni and had a wheelbase of 100.4 inches. The design was not similar to the older 206 and 246. This model represented Ferrari's first V-8 production car.
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Reference material and an excellent book regarding the Dino include...Ferrari Dino: The Complete Story by author Anthony Curtisn Henry.
1973 Dino GTS Specifications
The Dino featured in this article has a 147 cubic inch V-6 engine delivering 195 HP.
Gearbox is a 5 speed manual. Vehicle weight is 2,394 lbs.
Suspension is independent and brakes are four wheel disc.
Ferrari Dino Values as of Today
As of this writing, a 1969 Dino 246 has an asking price of $467,000. We also see a 1972 246 Dino with an asking price of $179,000. Also, a 1974 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino with a price tag of $160,000.
(Article and photos copyright Muscle Car Journal)
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The engine was placed mid-body. Ferrari produced the Dino model between 1968 and 1976. Beginning in 1977 the model used the Ferrari name and logo only. Thus, the Dino badge was used for four years and the Ferrari the remainder. Until 1977, the Ferrari logo of the prancing horse was not used on these sports cars..
Ferrari's First Race Car
Ferrari built a twelve cylinder racer in 1947 that used his name. A Formula 1 car would be built the next year. This was the recognized start of the Ferrari company. Automakers began in business from a variety of backgrounds. Some from designers, some from engineers, some from promoters and of course some from racers. The Ferrari company began literally from a racing team headed by Enzo Ferrari.
The automobile featured in this article is a 1973 Ferrari Dino GTS.
Ferrari's Dino had an impressive record during competition. It earned top five finished at Targo Florio and Nurburgringt . A sixth place finished was earned at Spa. In another event, a 1,000 km race at Nurburgringt, the Dino came in 1st in class.
The Ferrari Dino Engines
The Ferrari Dino had a series of six and eight cylinder engines from the 1960's.
Models
The Ferrari Dino hit the market as a lower priced sports car. The company wanted a separate model designation so as not to be confused with it's higher priced and better performing twelve cylinder Ferrari cars. Aside from the performance differences with the higher priced Ferrari, the Dino was one of the most affordable and stylish of the Ferrari line. They are very high priced collector cars. The Dino's did perform quite well on the road and track.
The Dino's had removable roof panels that would be somewhat similar to the Porsche 911.
Dino models produced were the 206 GT, 246 GT and GTS, and the Dino 308 GT4.
The 206 GT had wheel disc brakes and independent suspension. The car was designed by Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti.
The 246 GT and GTS had more power than the 206 and it had a longer wheelbase. The engine was a 2.4 liter V-6. The car had a rated top speed of 148 MPH and was approaching Porsche's numbers.The car was equipped with a 5 speed manual gearbox.
The Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, built between 1973 and 1980. The car was designed by Bertoni and had a wheelbase of 100.4 inches. The design was not similar to the older 206 and 246. This model represented Ferrari's first V-8 production car.
See more Muscle Car Journal Articles on the links below...
The Lamborghini Countach
The All Electric 1968 Mustang Fastback with 750 HP
Reference material and an excellent book regarding the Dino include...Ferrari Dino: The Complete Story by author Anthony Curtisn Henry.
The Dino featured in this article has a 147 cubic inch V-6 engine delivering 195 HP.
Gearbox is a 5 speed manual. Vehicle weight is 2,394 lbs.
Suspension is independent and brakes are four wheel disc.
Ferrari Dino Values as of Today
As of this writing, a 1969 Dino 246 has an asking price of $467,000. We also see a 1972 246 Dino with an asking price of $179,000. Also, a 1974 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino with a price tag of $160,000.
(Article and photos copyright Muscle Car Journal)
