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The prototype for the 246 appeared in the early part of 1969 with the production version being rolled out only months later. Production continued until 1973. A total of 2,487 246's were produced.
Scaglietti built the vehicle while the Ferrari designed engine was built by Fiat.
The Dino 246 was almost identical to the 206. Just like the 206, it did not wear any Ferrari logos or badges. There were a few aesthetic changes and a larger wheelbase (2.1 inch increase). Under the hood, however, they were differences. The 246 had a more reliable and larger V-6 engine that was capable of almost 200 hp (European version). The American version had a slightly lower horsepower rating.
Scaglietti built the vehicle while the Ferrari designed engine was built by Fiat.
The Dino 246 was almost identical to the 206. Just like the 206, it did not wear any Ferrari logos or badges. There were a few aesthetic changes and a larger wheelbase (2.1 inch increase). Under the hood, however, they were differences. The 246 had a more reliable and larger V-6 engine that was capable of almost 200 hp (European version). The American version had a slightly lower horsepower rating.
 |  |  | Targa Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina |
The Dino 246 is powered by a 2.4-liter (2418cc) 65-degree, dual overhead camshaft V6 engine, with iron block with alloy heads and a 9.0:1 compression ratio. The European motor produced 195 bhp (at 7,600 RPM), and was available as a fixed-top GT coupe or, after 1971, an open spyder GTS. The American version had an exhaust air-pump, and timing changes which created 180 horsepower. The GT had 3 Weber 40 DCNF/6 or 40 DCNF/7 carburetors. The 246 had a top speed of 146 MPH.
The 246 Dino GTS weighed 2426 pounds. The body was made of steel to save cost.
 |  |  | Targa Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina |
 |  | Targa Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina Chassis Num: 05800 |
With sparkling performance, small girth, and mid-engined layout, it handled like a go-kart, and could be hustled around town wîth enormous aplomb. Beautifully sculpted by Pininfarina, the 246 won worldwide acclaim as the high point of the 1970's automotive styling. In its day, it was among the most fashionable cars money could buy. The rarest Dino is the GTS Targa-roofed 'spyder' which offered the open air experience of a true sports car to Dino buyers.
The engine was designed by Vittorio Jano, and in 2.4 liter form won the 1958 F1 world champion ship, driven by Mike Hawthorne. Phil Hill won the F1 championship in 1961 in a 1.5 liter Dino, Ferrari's first mid-engined car. The performance became even more exhilarating when its engine was upgraded in 1969 to utilize a transversely mounted 2418 cc V-6 that produced an amazing 195 bhp and is backed by a 5-speed gear box. It has four overhead cams, a four-bearing crankshaft and breathes through three twin Weber DCF carburetors. The engines distinctive roar is a Ferrari legend.
The example offered here has spent its entire life in California as listed in the registry. It has been treated to a full cosmetic and mechanical restoration less than 2,000 miles ago. The restoration includes a bare block overhaul of the motor. It's brilliant giallo Fly (yellow) paint is complemented by a set of beautiful Cromodora wheels and the interior is optioned wîth the very desirable Daytona seats, more commonly referred to as 'chairs'. Additionally it comes equipped wîth air conditioning and power windows. The Dino is an amazing success story for Ferrari, it's popularity has been discussed in many recent publications, and had been described as having 'one of the most beautiful bodies ever to grace an automobile and the shape is the perfect blend of style and performance'.Source - Russo & Steele
 |  | Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina Designer: Scaglietti Chassis Num: 03712 |
| Sold for $154,000 at 2008 RM Auctions. | ||
This particular Ferrari Dino 246GT is still painted in its original 'Fly' yellow color. It was built for export to the United States and came with its original air conditioning and a five-speed transmission. This car has been the subject of a lengthy restoration process.
In 2008, this vehicle was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics in Monterey' presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $145,000 - $175,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for $154,000.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2009
 | Targa Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina |
The American market was introduced to the 246 GTS in 1972 which featured a removable targa room and built exclusively for the United States market. Ferrari produced approximately 1,200 units.
Jack May and Rick Cline drove this Ferrari Dino to a world record in the Cannonball Sea-to-Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash getting from New York City to Los Angeles in 35 hours and 53 minutes on April 23 - 25, 1975.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
 |  |  | Targa Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina Chassis Num: 05820 |
| Sold for $363,000 at 2012 RM Auctions. | |||
This 'Chairs and Flares' example is finished in Fly Yellow and is one of the 91 American export cars. The original owner is not known, but by 1978 the Dino was acquired by Larry Foy of San Francisco, California. In 1981, it was purchased by Dr. Larry M. Stilinovic of Yakima, Washington who kept the car for 15 years before offering it for sale in 1996. In August of 1996, it was acquired by Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo, a dealership based in Portland, Oregon. Ron Tonkin embarked on a comprehensive rotisserie restoration that took four years and over $91,000.
After completion in January of 2001, this 246 GTS was displayed in the Tonkin showroom before being acquired in 2002. One more owner cared for the car before bringing it to auction in 2012.
Currently, the car shows just over 33,500 miles. Around 625 of those miles were accrued since its comprehensive restoration. The 2418cc dual overhead cam V-6 offers 190 horsepower and features a five-speed manual transaxle.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $325,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $363,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
 | Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina Designer: Scaglietti |
The 246 GT, introduced in 1971, filled a demand for more horsepower over the original 246. This new V6, which Dino gets some credit for designing, had an unusual 65-degree angle between cylinder banks, dual-overhead-cam, with a 9.0:1 compression ratio, iron block and alloy heads making nearly 200 horsepower. The car weighs less than 2,400 pounds.
The body is by Pinninfarina. It is one of the first Ferraris produced in high numbers and renowned for exceptional handling and drivability.
This is an original-owner car bought from the Ron Tonkin Ferrari dealership in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Curis drove the car home to Detroit. A 'bare-metal' restoration was completed in 1991. This is one of the few, if not the only, original-owner Dinos. It has been used often as a resource for Dino restorations.
 | Targa Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina Chassis Num: 05984 |
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 Ferrari's only son (Alfredo was also Enzo's 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 Enzo's dream to one-day hand over the keys to the company to his son. Sadly, that never transpired.
The 206S first debuted in 1965 at the Paris Salon. The Dino Berlinetta GT Prototype was debuted later in 1966 at the Turin Show and again in 1967 at the same show but this time as a production model. The Dino Berlinetta was Ferrari's first transverse-mounted mid-engine vehicle.
The design was done by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti at the Maranello assembly facility. The body was alloy and the frame was steel.
The Dino 206 did not receive any Ferrari marque. It was void of the signature 'horse' logo, making it never officially a Ferrari. Rather, it was marketed as a separate marque.
The Dino was also built to compete against the Porsche 911. In order to meet the Formula Two racing regulations, over 500 production units had to be made. Ferrari was not capable of producing such numbers. So Ferrari relied on other resources. The engine was supplied by Fiat with half the number of cylinders that Ferrari was accustomed to working with. It was an all-alloy 2-liter, quad-cam, V-6 engine capable of producing between 140 and 180 horsepower. Side vents were located on the car which helped with cooling the engine.
Production continued until the end of 1969.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe 206S first debuted in 1965 at the Paris Salon. The Dino Berlinetta GT Prototype was debuted later in 1966 at the Turin Show and again in 1967 at the same show but this time as a production model. The Dino Berlinetta was Ferrari's first transverse-mounted mid-engine vehicle.
The design was done by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti at the Maranello assembly facility. The body was alloy and the frame was steel.
The Dino 206 did not receive any Ferrari marque. It was void of the signature 'horse' logo, making it never officially a Ferrari. Rather, it was marketed as a separate marque.
The Dino was also built to compete against the Porsche 911. In order to meet the Formula Two racing regulations, over 500 production units had to be made. Ferrari was not capable of producing such numbers. So Ferrari relied on other resources. The engine was supplied by Fiat with half the number of cylinders that Ferrari was accustomed to working with. It was an all-alloy 2-liter, quad-cam, V-6 engine capable of producing between 140 and 180 horsepower. Side vents were located on the car which helped with cooling the engine.
Production continued until the end of 1969.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2006
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