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Dino 206 GT and 246 GT

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ventilation. The Series I cars (also known as L series), 357 of which were built until the summer of 1970, used the same center-bolt wheels and "clapping hands" windscreen wipers as did the 206. Series II cars (M series, built until July 1971 in 507 examples) received five-bolt Cromodora alloys and parallel moving wipers. The Series III cars (E series) had minor differences in gearing and fuel supply, and were built at a much higher rate as sales in the United States commenced with this version. 1,431 Series III GT coupés and 1,274 GTS removable top cars were built.
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The 206 GT used a transverse-mounted 2.0 litre all-aluminium, 65-degree V6 engine with dual overhead camshafts and a 9:1 compression ratio, making 180 PS (178 bhp; 132 kW) at the 8,000 rpm redline. Torque was 138 lb⋅ft (187 N⋅m) at 6,500 rpm. The crankshaft featured four main
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than the 206, at 92.1 inches (2,340 mm). The height of the 246 was the same as the 206 at 43.9 inches (1,120 mm). The new car had a revised interior. Other differences were 2 rows of 7 vents on the slightly longer engine lid of the 246 instead of 6 and a fuel cap flap cover instead of the
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Dino 246 production numbered 2,295 GT coupés and 1,274 GTS spyders, the latter being built after the Series III revision from 1972 to 1974 only, for a total production run of 3,569 cars. Three series of the Dino were built, with differences in wheels, windshield wiper coverage, and engine
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bearings. Induction was via three Weber 40 DCN/4 2-barrel carburetors. The 206 GT was the first car sold by Ferrari which used an electronic ignition, a Dinoplex C capacitive discharge ignition system that was developed by
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The 246 Dino GT weighed 2,380 lb (1,080 kg). The 246 Dino GTS weighed 2,426 lb (1,100 kg). The body was now mostly made of steel to save cost. The 246 Dino had a 2.1-inch (53 mm) longer
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magazine reported a top speed of 148 mph (238 km/h), which compared favourably with the 136 mph (219 km/h) achieved by a recently tested (though by now replaced)
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The Dino 246 was the first automobile manufactured by Ferrari in high numbers. It is lauded by many for its intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design. In 2004,
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Minor trim differentiated various markets, including side marker lights required in the US market. Group 4-style flared wheelarches were optional, as were seats from the
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Ferrari had counted on building the engines at Maranello, but Fiat's management insisted on taking control of production, to avoid any breaks in the engine supply.
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heads. It produced 195 PS (192 bhp; 143 kW) at 7,600 rpm and 226 N⋅m; 166 lbf⋅ft (23 kg⋅m) at 5,500 rpm of
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for the high revving Dino V6 engine. It was also the first Ferrari product to have a direct rack-and-pinion steering.
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The 246 had a claimed top speed of 146 mph (235 km/h), although in July 1971 a road test by Britain's
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150 units were simply taken from the first production batch at the beginning of 1968 to power the Dino 206 GTs.
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children. The car was later found to be the subject of an elaborate insurance fraud perpetrated by the owner.
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Later Fiat Dinos also used the 2.4L engine, although significantly fewer were produced with this engine.
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twin-cam racing engine for road-going use in the Dino (and the two Fiat models) was entrusted by Fiat to
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placed the 206/246 at number seven in their list of the 10 "Greatest Ferraris of all time".
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Dino Berlinetta GT prototype s/n 00106, displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum
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Ahlgrim, Steve (June 2014). "Amelia Island 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytonas".
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Calls for more power were answered with the 2.4 L (2,419.20 cc)
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Coupe and Spider, produced during the same period. The conversion of the
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Rear view of a 1973 US-spec Dino 246 GTS with optional Campagnolo wheels
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152 were built in total between 1967 and 1969, in left hand drive only.
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Dino Berlinetta Speciale, the concept design that inspired the 206 GT
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Bulmer, Charles (10 July 1971). "Road Test: Ferrari Dino 246GT".
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The 206 GT frame featured a light-weight, aluminium body, full
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The same 2.0 L (1,986.60 cc) engine was used in the
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Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash
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Index

Dino 206 GT

Ferrari
Designer
Pininfarina
Aldo Brovarone
Leonardo Fioravanti
Class
Sports car
S
Layout
Transverse
rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine
Dino
V6
Dino 308 GT4 2+2
Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS
V6
mid-engined
sports cars
Ferrari
Dino
marque
Sports Car International
Top Sports Cars of the 1970s
Motor Trend Classic

Body style
Berlinetta

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