The Ferrari Dino 246 GT is the successor model to the Dino 206 GT. The displacement of the midship V6 engine was increased from 2L to 2.4L, and the body was changed from aluminum to steel with a 60mm longer wheelbase. As a result, straight running stability and behaviour at cornering limits are mild.
The suspension uses front and rear double wishbones, a combination of Cony dampers and springs, and front and rear anti-roll bars.
The chassis uses a steel tubular frame.
The “Dino Orange” color Dino 246 GT that I am driving this time is a fully restored example of a rare Tipo-M of which only 506 units were manufactured. It wasn't completely finished, so I think the top end was a little rough, but the V6 unit, which has an exciting sound and excellent accelerator response, can give sharp acceleration to the lightweight body. The front fender, which draws a beautiful curve, is always reflected in front of the driver's eyes, but this serves as a parting mark of the body when cornering, making it easier to push the corner to the limit.
The slightly upward steering wheel feels like you're holding it around 20:20 instead of 10:10, and the ABC pedal position is slightly closer to the center, but it doesn't feel cramped, so you don't have to worry about getting used to the operation system. can do.
Surprisingly, not only the front but also the rear visibility is good, and I was able to immediately get a feel for the vehicle due to its compact size.
It can be said that the suspension setup with a relatively large suspension stroke is quite soft compared to modern Ferraris, but apart from the absolute grip performance, I was surprised that the load holding performance has achieved a high level. rice field.
This is thanks to the double wishbone suspension, which allows the vehicle to move flexibly and apply an appropriate amount of load to the tires, which increases the grip ability of the tires.
The handling is midship-like and has a light responsiveness, and the front nose can be turned to the corner at will of the driver.
And it can be said that the sense of stability in cornering due to the adoption of a long wheelbase compared to the tread is at a very high level.
The rear brake speed is gentle when the car is aggressive to some extent, and it is possible to control the car's attitude within the driver's hands.
The higher the rotation, the sharper it gets! The naturally aspirated V6 unit, which produces a high-pitched sound mixed with a metallic sound, has the characteristic of generating more power as the rotation increases. I was scolded.
Just looking at the Dino 246 GT is enough to give you a sense of satisfaction, but I think it was only by unleashing its performance on winding roads that I was able to fully enjoy this elegant classic Ferrari.
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT tipo-M
Length 4,235mm
Width 1,700mm
Height 1,130mm
Wheelbase 2,340mm
Vehicle weight 1,200kg
Displacement 2,418cc tipo-135CS
V6 DOHC engine
195hp/7,600rpm
Maximum speed 235km/h
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3 окт 2024
