Ferrari Dino 246 Gt Race Car

The ferrari 206 dino precursor to the 246. Achingly beautiful the ferrari dino 246 gt continues to enrich the motoring world over 50 years after its initial introduction.

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In 1967 ferrari wanted to race a v6 car.

Ferrari dino 246 gt race car. True to ferrari form at the time the 246 dino gt came about from a race car heritage. Flared wheel arches were also optional on this latter model. The dino 246 gt was an evolution of the dino 206 gt with a larger v6 engine and a wheelbase lengthened by 60 mm.

In order to qualify at least 500 road cars had to be built running the same engine. The car proved commercially very successful and three series were produced during its life span. The dino 246 was the first automobile manufactured by ferrari in high numbers.

As with many racing classes the race car had to meet homologation rules. The dino 206 gt 246 gt and 246 gts are v6 mid engined sports cars produced by ferrari and sold under the dino marque between 1967 and 1974. Both the 206 and the 246 gt are two door coupes whereas the 246 gts is a targa top past the 1971 model year.

The ferrari dino 246 gt is one of the most iconic cars ever designed. The first race car to ever bear the dino marque badge was the 1957 dino 156 f2 single seater intended for the formula 2 series. Powered by an all new front mounted 65 dino v6 co designed by vittorio jano and named in memory of enzo ferrari s late son alfredo dino ferrari the new v6 engine first built and tested in 1956 had to adhere to 1 5 litre formula 2 regulations.

This example is the perfect blend of infectious looks and formidable style. It is lauded by many for its intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design. The dino 308 is a clear.

Apart from the longer body the design was virtually identical with just a longer engine cover and a repositioned fuel cap.

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