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1967 Fiat Dino

During the mid-1960s, Ferrari was in need of a two-liter production-based engine for homologation purposes to satisfy new Formula 2 racing regulations. Their V6-engined sports race had used the Dino name since the late 1950s, after Enzo Ferrari's late son, Alfredino, who had died in 1956. Alfredino is credited for Ferrari's Formula 2 V6 racing engine, believed to have been designed by Vittorio Jano with an unusual 65-degree angle (rather than a traditional 60-degree angle) between the cylinder banks. The compression ratio was 9:1, and fuel was delivered via three twin-choke downdraught Weber carburetors. It had hemispherical combustion chambers, an alloy block, cast iron wet cylinder liners, aluminum cylinder heads, and 12 poppet valves timed by two chain-driven overhead camshafts.

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Chassis #: 135AC0000651
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Auction entries : 2
The new Commission Sportive Internationale de la FIA racing regulations, announced in 1965 for the 1967 season, stated that the engine was to have no more than six cylinders, derived from a production engine, and at least 500 examples built within a 12 month period. Ferrari was a small manufacturer and unable to meet the production requirements, so they pursued an arrangement with Fiat. The Fiat-built V6 engine was installed in the front-engined Fiat Dino and the mid-engined Dino. This was Ferrari's first series-produced mid-engine sports car, and they were built in Maranello and sold under the newly created 'Dino' marque.

Both versions of the Dino (Fiat and Ferrari) were equipped with an all-aluminum V6 with dual overhead camshafts and a two-liter displacement size. Fiat quoted the engine in their Dino as producing 158 horsepower while Ferrari claimed the engine in their Dino 206 GT produced 180 horsepower. Although both engines were built at the same factory and on the same production line, the differences between the two output levels may have been a mistake in between quotes made in SAE and DIN power output. Both engines were backed by a five-speed, all-synchromesh transmission with a hydraulic single-plate dry clutch and a limited-slip differential.

The Fiat Dino was introduced in October of 1966 as a two-seater Spider at the Turin Motor Show. A few months later, at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 1967, a 2+2 coupe version on a 270mm longer wheelbase was introduced. The Spider coachwork was built by Pininfarina and the coupe production was by Bertone to a design by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Spiders built after February 1967 had a wood-rimmed steering wheel and wood trim on the dashboard, in a similar fashion to the coupe. Previous to that time, the steering wheel was a metal spoke unit with a plastic rim, and the dashboard was covered in vinyl. Both the spyder and the coupe came with a similar list of standard amenities including a radio, leather upholstery, and metallic paint. The Spyder had a vinyl-covered hardtop with roll-bar style stainless steel trim.

1967 Fiat Dino photo
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Chassis #: 135AC0000651
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Auction entries : 2
The Fiat Dino Coupe used an all-steel unibody construction with a wheelbase of 100.4 inches and an overall length of 177.4-inches. The spider had an 89.8-inch wheelbase and a length of 161.8-inches. Both used a dual-circuit braking system with a vacuum servo-operated on four-wheel discs. Steering was of the worm and roller type. In the front was a double-wishbone suspension setup with coaxial coil springs, hydraulic dampers, and an anti-roll bar. In the back was a rigid axle with semi-elliptic springs and twin hydraulic dampers. The spider used a single leaf while the coupes were fitted with two leafs.

In 1969 the V6 engine's capacity was increased to 2,418cc for the '2400' model, using a ZF gearbox and a FIAT 130-type trailing-arm independent rear suspension. Power increased to 180 bhp at 6,600 RPM. Exterior styling modifications were minimal, and in regards to the Spider, most of the updates were confined to a new front grille, rubber center strips in the bumpers, and different wheel centers. The interiors received improved switch gear and a carpeted boot.

Production of the 2.0-liter coupe versions reached 3,670 units by the time they were replaced by the larger 2.4-liter version in 1969. A total of 1,163 examples of the Spider were produced during that time, plus n additional 420 examples of the 2.4-liter '2400' Spider were built. Production of the 2.4-liter version lasted until 1973.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2021

Related Reading : Fiat Dino History

In 1966 at the Turin Motor Show, Fiat introduced their Dino Spider. It was built in cooperation with the Ferrari Company, helping them achieve the necessary production numbers to homologate Alfredo (Dino) Ferraris V6 engine for Formula 2 competition. A minimum of 500 examples was required. Ferrari was not in a situation to produce this many cars, as they were generally a low production, exclusive....
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1967 Fiat Dino Vehicle Profiles

1967 Fiat Dino vehicle information
Coupe

Designer: Bertone
Chassis #: 135AC 0001142
1967 Fiat Dino vehicle information
Spyder

Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 135AS0000516
1967 Fiat Dino vehicle information
Spyder

Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 0000488
Engine #: 135B0000488
1967 Fiat Dino vehicle information
Coupe

Designer: Bertone
Chassis #: 1039
1967 Fiat Dino vehicle information
Coupe

Designer: Bertone
Chassis #: 135AC0000651
1967 Fiat Dino vehicle information
Spyder

Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 135AS0000698
Engine #: 135B0000002655

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Performance and Specification Comparison

Dino

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
92.10 in.
6 cyl., 121.25 CID., 160.00hp
100.40 in.
6 cyl., 121.25 CID., 170.00hp
100.40 in.
4 cyl., 122.05 CID., 175.00hp
100.40 in.
6 cyl., 121.19 CID., 158.00hp
6 cyl., 147.56 CID., 178.00hp
100.40 in.
6 cyl., 164.76 CID., 180.00hp
100.40 in.
6 cyl., 147.56 CID., 178.00hp
100.40 in.
6 cyl., 121.25 CID., 170.00hp
100.40 in.
6 cyl., 146.46 CID., 195.00hp

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