Chassis No.

00908


Engine No.

0005748 (Internal No.

00256)


Transmission No.

413



Presented in March 1969 at the Geneva International Motor Show, the Dino 246 GT addressed the chief criticism leveled at the 206 GT that preceded it.

Despite the 206 GT's current standing among collectors today, Maranello's maiden mid-engine road car was widely considered underpowered when new; its 2.0-liter V6 was deemed short on muscle to fully exploit its brilliant chassis.

The 246 GT increased the V6's displacement by 400 cc to 2.4 liters and raised output from 178 to 192 horsepower, giving the Dino a 25-horsepower advantage over Stuttgart's 911 S.



Production of the 246 GT was divided across three series-L, M, and E-with the earliest 'L Series' cars retaining the distinctive details of the original 206.

These included Cromodora alloy wheels secured by central locking hubs with three-eared knock-offs, door skins and front and rear lid panels formed in aluminum, chrome-plated brass trim,...