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be assembled on a production line. Because of a recent change in Formula 2’s monoposto legislation regarding the production of engines put into sports vehicles, Ferrari made the brave move to team up with Fiat, who began producing their engines to keep production costs down. It wasn’t until the enthusiasts got behind the wheel for the first time that they realized the true credibility of the Dino 206 GT. Making its debut at the 1965 Paris Motor Show, the 206 GT was hailed as a road-sturdy vehicle

that featured the looks of a racing car. The 2L mid-engine sports car had demonstrated a top speed of 146 mph from its 65˚ V6, kicking out an impressive 180 bhp – much more than critics had expected from this affordable sports model. The 206 GT had a torque of 138 pounds per foot (at 6500 rpm) and was the first Ferrari model to ever feature a direct rack and pinion steering system. Another unique

quality of the 206 GT was the fact that it was the first Ferrari to utilize an electronic ignition system (the Dinoplex C, capacitive discharge ignition system as designed by Magneti Marelli). The Ferrari Dino 206 GTs were produced over a one-year period (between 1968 and 1969) and only 152 were built before slight modifications were made in subsequent variants.

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