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| Reviews Car 2018 Ferrari Dino |
Spanned from 1968 to 1976 and included cars such as the iconic 246 GTS. Now it looks like Ferrari is going to resurrect the name for an entry-level sports car. Rumors about Ferrari planning to develop a V-6-powered sports car have been flying around for some years now. It took Maranello a lot to admit such a model is underway, but Sergio Marchionne finally came clean in June 2015, telling Autocar that a V-6 Ferrari is "not a question of if but when." Two months have passed since then and our spy photographers caught a 458 -based mule in the wild. According to them, the car didn’t sound like the usual V-8. What’s more, the mule was followed by a 488 that didn’t sound like it was using a turbocharged V-8 either, but rather a turbo V-6 used in the newly revealed 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia QV.
Could this mean that Ferrari Dino is finally testing the sports car that will revive the Dino nameplate?
This seems to be the likely scenario, especially since the 458 mule sports a number of features hinting toward a new exterior design and a different powerplant.
Of course, we’re nearly three years away from seeing the real deal in the metal and it will probably take at least 12 months until we get to see a pre-production body on that mule, but that won’t stop me from speculating what this Ferrari might bring to the market. Keep reading for the full details.
Exterior Ferrari Dino
Since the Dino is still a mule, there aren’t many details to go by, but this 458 Italia body does feature a pair of massive air intakes on the rear fenders. Given Marchionne said the Dino could develop around 500 horsepower, I expect to see them on the production car too, where they will supply the high-revving turbo engine with loads of fresh air. The intakes also confirm that the Dino will be a mid-engine sports car and not a replacement for the 2015 Ferrari California T , as reported by various sources.
Other than that, the Dino should receive a design of its own. Though it will probably borrow a few cues from the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB , I expect it to be not only smaller, but less aggressive as well.
Interior
The interior of the upcoming Dino is obviously a mystery, but given Ferrari confirmed it won’t be significantly more affordable than the California T, we can expect about the same number of luxury features and creature comforts as in any other vehicle from the brand. Look for a two-tone, leather-wrapped dashboard, leather-wrapped sports seats, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, and high-grade leather and Alcantara on just about every surface. Aluminum and carbon-fiber trim should also be offered as standard, while the options list will likely include a wide array of upholstery colors and unlimited customization choices. The sports car will also receive Ferrari’s latest technology and a premium audio system.
Drivetrain
The reason why the upcoming Dino is such a big deal is because Ferrari’s last V-6-powered road car dates back to 1974, when the original Dino was replaced by the V-8-powered 1973-1980 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 . Since then, Ferrari used V-6 engines only in Formula One cars.
Ferrari’s history with V-6 engines began in 1956, when the Italians developed their first Dino units for Formula Two racing.
Ferrari’s history with V-6 engines began in 1956, when the Italians developed their first Dino units for Formula Two racing . However, it took another decade for the Italians to build one for road-car use. It happened in 1968 with the launch of the Dino marque, which was created to market lower priced Ferraris powered by engines with fewer than 12 cylinders. A 2.0-liter V-6 was offered in the 1968-1969 Dino 206 GT in 1968, while a 2.4-liter unit was developed for the 1969-1974 Dino 246 GT model, launched in 1969.
For the modern-day Dino, Ferrari will reportedly use a modified version of the 3.0-liter V-6 in the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV. The engine was actually developed by Maranello for Alfa Romeo , but there’s very little chance the Dino will get the exact same engine. In the Giulia QV, the V-6 generates 503 horsepower, but Ferrari will likely want to squeeze a bit more than that out of it.
Given the California T is rated at 552 horses, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Dino arrive with around 530 horsepower. Although it’s not likely to be more powerful than the California T, the Dino will most certainly be lighter, and due to a better power-to-weight ratio, quicker from 0 to 60 mph.
Expect a 3.3-second sprint and a top speed of around 200 mph, which should be enough to give the Porsche 911 Turbo and the McLaren 570S a run for their money. The California T needs 3.6 ticks to hit 60 mph before reaching a top speed of 196 mph.
Prices Ferrari Dino
Though initial reports said the Dino is part of Ferrari’s plan to push up volume with a more affordable sports car, Marchionne denied all that. Instead, the Dino will have a similar sticker to the California T, which retails from around $200,000. As far as availability goes, the sports car will arrive sometime in 2017 for the 2018 model year.
source : topspeed.com
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