1971 Fiat Dino 2400 Coupé
Racing regulations led to an unlikely partnership between Ferrari and Fiat in the mid-1960s. Ferrari needed to produce 500 units of a 2.0-liter engine for Formula 2 homologation but lacked the manufacturing capacity, prompting a collaboration with Fiat to build the four-cam V6 powerplant.
The Fiat Dino emerged from this arrangement, first appearing as a Pininfarina-bodied Spider in 1966, followed by the Bertone-designed Coupé in 1967. The Dino was Fiat’s first production car with four overhead camshafts and a standard limited-slip differential.
In 1969, engineers enlarged the Ferrari-designed V6 from 2.0 to 2.4 liters, increasing output from 160 to 180 horsepower, while also adding a ZF five-speed gearbox and independent rear suspension.
The updated 2400 Coupé could accelerate to 62 mph in approximately 8 seconds and reach a top speed of about 130 mph.
Despite its Fiat badges, the Dino delivered authentic Ferrari sounds thanks to its Maranello-engineered V6. This unique collaboration resulted in one of the most distinctive Italian sports cars of the era, with production ending in 1972.
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