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1971 Ferrari Dino 246

The need for a production-based engine for the new Formula 2 prompted the introduction of a 'junior' Ferrari, the Dino 206GT of 1967. It would become a landmark car and an immense commercial success for Maranello, with production amounting to 2,487 GT coupes and 1,274 GTS Spyders by the time production ended in 1974. They were the latest in a line of Dino V6 quad-cam engines whose history dates back to the late 1950s, and the newest unit proved as successful on the racetrack as in the showroom. Derek Bell and Ernesto Brambilla both winning races in the European Championship, while Andrea de Adamich triumphed in the 1968 Argentine Temporada series.

At the Paris Auto show in 1965, Ferrari introduced the 275GTB which featured the company's first use of an independent rear suspension signifying a major change for Ferrari, a company that favored slow evolution. Even more dramatic, however, was the Dino 206S show car, a mid-engine concept powered by a two-liter V6. Enzo Ferrari's son Alfredino ('Dino') had died in 1956 while developing a 1.5-liter V6 Formula Two engine, later redesigned by Vittorio Jano. This 65-degree V6 engine series had powered Ferrari's Formula One cars since 1957 and a series of Dino sports racers, particularly successful in hill climbs and tight circuit races where the smaller Dinos' nimble handling gave them an advantage over Ferrari's larger V12 powered sports racers.

Ferrari introduced the Dino 206S at the Paris Auto Show in 1965, which was succeeded a year later at the Turin Show by a Dino 206GT Berlinetta. The production version Dino 206 GT appeared a year later also at Turin. Devoid of any Ferrari badges, it was essentially a new Ferrari-based Dino brand. Its six-cylinder engine displaced 1986cc and produced 180 horsepower. The engine was built by Fiat, foreshadowing the growing relationship between Ferrari and the Italian auto giant, and was also used in the Fiat Dino 206 front engine coupe and spider.

Despite its lack of Ferrari badges and its Fiat-built engine, the 206 GT was clearly Ferrari. Engine capacity grew to 2,418cc in 1969 and power rose to 196 bhp in the V6-powered Dino's ultimate evolution, the 246 GTS. It offered quick and responsive handling that set it apart from the early free-revving, conventional front-engine Ferrari vehicles.

1971 Ferrari Dino 246 photo
Coupe by Scaglietti
Chassis #: 01712
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The early Dino had a lightweight aluminum, voluptuous body with styling by Pininfarina (Styled by Aldo Brovarone at Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti), incorporated elements from the Dino sports racers. The 246 GT had a longer wheelbase and its body was now steel and the cylinder block cast-iron rather than aluminum. The larger 2.4-liter displacement and the increase in power compensated for the added weight. A Targa-top version, the 246 GTS, joined the Berlinetta in 1972.

The Dino 246 was built in three series: 'L', 'M', and 'E', these designations reflecting detailed changes in the specification. The list includes differences in wheels, windshield wiper coverage, and engine ventilation.

Built from 1969 through 1974, a total of 2,295 Dino 246 GTs and 1,274 GTSs were built for a total production run of 3,569. This was significantly higher than the 152 examples of the Dino 206 GT built from 1967 through 1969.

1971 Ferrari Dino 246 photo
Coupe by Scaglietti
Chassis #: 01712
View info and history
The 246 Dino was followed by the 308 GT4 in 1973 and built through April of 1980. it was initially branded as 'Dino' and represented Ferrari's first V-8 production automobile. While the Dino 246 GT rested on a 92.10-inch wheelbase platform with a length of 163.4-inches, a height of 43.9-inches, and width of 66.90-inches, the 308 GT4 measured 100.4-inches in its wheelbase and wore styling by Bertone. The 246 Dino had gentle and elegant curves while the 308 wore an angular wedge shape. The 90-degree V8 displaced 2,926.90cc and had twin overhead camshafts per bank and two valves per cylinder. With the help of four Weber 40DCNF carburetors, the engine offered 252 horsepower at 7,700 RPM.

The 308 GT4 wore Dino badging until May of 1976 when they were replaced by the Ferrari 'Prancing Horse.'


by Daniel Vaughan | May 2021

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The 206 Dino was built by Enzo Ferrari as a tribute to his son who passed away in 1956 at the age of 24 due to kidney disease. Alfredo Ferrari, more commonly known as Dino, was Enzo Ferraris only son (Alfredo was also Enzos brother and fathers name). Afredo had been trained in Switzerland as an engineer, after which he returned to the family business and received tutoring from his father. It was....
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1971 Ferrari Dino 246 Vehicle Profiles

1971 Ferrari Dino 246 vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Scaglietti
Designer: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 01712
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Scaglietti
Designer: Pininfarina
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Scaglietti
Designer: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 02972
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Scaglietti
Designer: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 01968
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Scaglietti
Designer: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 02828
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Scaglietti
Designer: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 01180

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Dino 246

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
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92.10 in.
6 cyl., 147.56 CID., 192.00hp
92.10 in.
6 cyl., 147.56 CID., 192.00hp
92.10 in.
6 cyl., 147.56 CID., 192.00hp
92.10 in., 92.13 in.
6 cyl., 147.56 CID., 195.00hp
$14,490 - $14,490
92.10 in.
6 cyl., 147.56 CID., 195.00hp
$13,895 - $14,510
92.10 in.
6 cyl., 147.56 CID., 195.00hp
$13,895 - $14,510

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