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Dino Designed by Pininfarina, the 206 GT was first assembled in 1968 as a direct competitor for Porsche’s 911. Dino was a brand in itself (shared by Fiat and Ferrari) and was named after Enzo Ferrari’s late son Alfredo Dino Ferrari after his passing in 1956; the cars were manufactured with a Dino name badge and not branded as Ferraris until 1976. Although the Dino series was more

extensive than just this one model (also featuring the Dino 246 GT, Dino 246 GTS, and Dino 306 GT4), it was the 206 GT that was marketed as an “affordable sports car,” causing controversy among critics and Ferrari enthusiasts; the original marketing materials even suggested that the Dino 206 was “almost a Ferrari.” Ferrari produced this budget road-going vehicle with the intention of boosting sales while also cutting production costs. The Dino 206 GT was the first Ferrari in the company’s history that could

Produced

1968-1976

Engine Size Cylinders 0-60 mph Top Speed

1987 cc

6

7.5 secs

146 mph Power Output 180 bhp Transmission Manual Gears 5 Speed Length

163.4 in (4150 mm) 66.9 in (1700 mm) 43.9 in (1115 mm)

Width Height Weight

1984 lb (900 kg)

Wheelbase 89.8 in (2280 mm) (Specifications refer to the Dino 206 GT)

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