In the late 1960’s through the 1970’s Ferrari produced the Dino series - the 206, 246 and 308, for a total of approximately 7,750 Dinos. The Dino brand was meant to be used for cars with engines that had fewer than 12 cylinders, reserving the Ferrari name for the V-12 and flat 12 models.
Ferrari Dino 206 GT
Dino suggested the development of a 1,5 litre V6 engine on his father cars. This engines were quad-cam engines with just 2 valves per cylinder and used flat-plane crankshafts.So the next decade, were used successfully in Grand Prix, Formula 2 and sports prototype machinery. The V6 had become one of Ferrari’s most successful engines, especially in F1.
The first Dino conceptualised as a road car debuted at 1965’s Paris Salon, Pininfarina displaying their stunning 206 GT Berlinetta Speciale on what was also the first 206 S chassis. The 206 GT used a transverse-mounted 2.0 L all-aluminum, 180 hp at 8000 rpm redline, 65 degree V6 engine, Dual overhead camshafts, 9.7:1 Compression ratio. Torque was 138 lbs-ft at 6500 rpm. Top speed was 146 mph.
Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
More power was required and the second version, Dino 246 developed 195 hp (at 7,600 rpm) from a 2.4 liter engine. It was available as a coupe (GT) from 1970 and as a open spyder (GTS) a year latter.
The last version, Dino 308 GT4 came in 1975 with a Bertone 2+2 angular body. It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and it first featured a controversial styling, due to its angular lines. The chassis was stretched for a 2550 mm wheelbase to make room for a second row of seats, and was based on the 246 Dino.
Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
The 308 GT4 V-8 had a 90 degree, dual over head camshaft, 2927 cc engine with 4 Weber carburetors which produced 250 horsepower. The V-8 block and heads were made of alloy. The compression ratio was 8.8:1. The American version had a timing change and an air-pump which produced a modest 230 horsepower.
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