Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Named after Enzo Ferrari's son, Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari, Fiat introduced the Dino to help Scuderia Ferrari homologate a V6 engine for Formula 2 racing cars. The car became a legend.
The FIA regulations stated that an engine had to be produced in at least 500 units installed in a production vehicle to be homologated as a racing engine. Ferrari and Fiat signed an agreement in 1965, and a new car was born: the Dino.
Fiat employed Bertone to design the coupe and Pininfarina to create the convertible version. The front fascia featured four round headlights and a black grille between them and a chromed metallic bumper. With its fluid lines and wave-like beltline, the Dino was immediately everybody's darling. An aerodynamic greenhouse with a sloped rear pushed the vehicle into competition against other European sports cars, such as the Peugeot 404 Coupe or the Volvo P1800.
Inside, Fiat installed an unusual-looking instrument panel with two large dials for the tachometer and speedometer in individual casings and five additional gauges for various engine systems such as fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure, charging, and a clock. The 2+2 seating position was offered with two bucket-seats at the front and two individual seats in the rear, separated by a center armrest.
Fiat installed a 2.0-liter, V6 engine designed by Aurelio Lampredi, who previously made other Ferrari engines. After two years, the Dino received an updated, 2.4-liter unit, with increased power. Fiat fitted the later models with a rear independent suspension to improve cornering speed and comfort.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 1987 cm3 |
Power: | 119 KW @ 7200 RPM 162 HP @ 7200 RPM 160 BHP @ 7200 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM 172 Nm @ 6000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 51.9 in (1318 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53.3 in (1,384/1,354 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4 | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2419 cm3 |
Power: | 134 KW @ 6600 RPM 182 HP @ 6600 RPM 180 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 216 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 820X80-120 (Front) - 910X90 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.7 in (4514 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 51.9 in (1318 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53.3 in (1,384/1,354 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3086 lbs (1400 kg) |