The Dino 246 GT V6 M Series
The Dino 246 GT is a sports car by the car manufacturer Dino, a subsidiary of Ferrari, named in tribute to Dino Ferrari, son of Enzo, who died at the age of 23.
Despite its GT designation, the Ferrari Dino 246 remains very close in its design and driving experience to an authentic 1960s-1970s racing car.
Although visually identical to the Dino 206 GT to the layperson, the 246 GT (Tipo 607L) succeeded it with various improvements, notably a larger engine (Tipo 236L). Its dry-sump, twin-spark, quad-overhead-camshaft V6 engine is directly derived from Ferrari competition cars, where it excelled with just 1,600 cc.
The Ferrari Dino 246 underwent a second evolution for the 1971 model year, identified by the code Tipo M (or Series II) and applied from chassis 1118 onwards; and this for a short period. The engine displacement was increased here to 2.4 litres, by increasing the stroke and the bore, and the block was now made of cast iron. This engine was fed by 3 twin-choke Weber carburettors and now developed 195 hp at 7,600 rpm. Both more powerful, flexible and docile, it gave complete satisfaction.
This engine, which Enzo Ferrari would reluctantly agree to supply to another manufacturer to power the no-less-legendary Lancia Stratos, propelled the Dino 246 up to 150 mph and allowed it to complete the 0-62 mph sprint in just over 7 seconds. These figures are still worthy of a true modern sports car.
Considered apart in the Ferrari chronology, the Dino 206 and 246 GT coupés enjoy a strong following. Today subject to speculation, they practically claim the status of a work of art and their market value is soaring like that of a master painting.
