Fiat : Dino
Model Introduction
The Fiat Dino was born from a unique partnership between Fiat and Ferrari, created to homologate Ferrari’s 2.0-litre V6 engine for Formula 2 racing. Launched in 1966, the Dino was offered as both a coupé designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Bertone and a convertible penned by Pininfarina, both built on Fiat mechanicals but with real Ferrari DNA under the bonnet. The early 2.0-litre V6 was a high-revving, all-alloy, quad-cam unit originally developed by Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari, producing 160 bhp and giving the Dino true grand touring performance. In 1969, the engine was enlarged to 2.4 litres, paired with a five-speed gearbox and independent rear suspension, greatly improving refinement and handling.
Magazine Articles
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Driving the Dino
When you're building a road car to please a racing man, who holds the whip hand?
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Driving the 70s
Fiat Dino 2.4
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LJK Setright tries Fiat's sporting duo
Bertone's Dino coupe has changed only in detail, and feels better at 120 than aerodynamic theory suggests it should