Dino 246 GTS Targa - 1972
Developed as a sister marque to the legendary Ferrari, Dino recalled the name of Enzo Ferrari's son Alfredion, who died of leukaemia in 1956.
The Dino name was used on racing Formula cars in the 1960s. The first road car to use the name was the Dino 206 GT, shown in Turin in 1967. The car featured a 180 degree Vee-six of 2.0 litre capacity. The engine was rated at 180 hp.
Although not particularly powerful, the car was blessed with a lovely chassis and delicate handling. Any power worries were mitigated by enlarging the engine to 2.4 litres capacity in 1969 with the release of the Dino 246 GT. The cars overall mass increased however, due to the casting of the ngine block in iron instead of aluminium. The result was an additional 15 hp, but the main benefit was to midrange torque, increasing the driveability.
The Dino GT was supplemented by the 246 GTS in 1972 which featured a lift-out roof panel 'targa' style roof. Minor changes to the side window treatment also identify this model easily.
One of the most beautiful 'Ferraris' ever, the car was replaced in 1973 by on of the least graceful, the Dino 308 GT4 (later named and badged as a Ferrari). The first series production Ferrari styled by someone other than Farina - in this case Bertone.
The Dino phantom lives on - each generation awaiting the release of a light-weight delicate beautiful Ferrari companion.
Dino 246 GTS Targa - 1972
Developed as a sister marque to the legendary Ferrari, Dino recalled the name of Enzo Ferrari's son Alfredion, who died of leukaemia in 1956.
The Dino name was used on racing Formula cars in the 1960s. The first road car to use the name was the Dino 206 GT, shown in Turin in 1967. The car featured a 180 degree Vee-six of 2.0 litre capacity. The engine was rated at 180 hp.
Although not particularly powerful, the car was blessed with a lovely chassis and delicate handling. Any power worries were mitigated by enlarging the engine to 2.4 litres capacity in 1969 with the release of the Dino 246 GT. The cars overall mass increased however, due to the casting of the ngine block in iron instead of aluminium. The result was an additional 15 hp, but the main benefit was to midrange torque, increasing the driveability.
The Dino GT was supplemented by the 246 GTS in 1972 which featured a lift-out roof panel 'targa' style roof. Minor changes to the side window treatment also identify this model easily.
One of the most beautiful 'Ferraris' ever, the car was replaced in 1973 by on of the least graceful, the Dino 308 GT4 (later named and badged as a Ferrari). The first series production Ferrari styled by someone other than Farina - in this case Bertone.
The Dino phantom lives on - each generation awaiting the release of a light-weight delicate beautiful Ferrari companion.