Ferrari planning return of the Dino | Fox News Any news on the street about this? Ferrari planning return of the Dino Published June 05, 2015 | FoxNews.com Ferrari is planning to resurrect the legendary Dino name after four decades. "It’s not a matter of if, but when,” company chairman Sergio Marchionne tells Autocar. Dino was launched in 1968 as a sub-brand of the Italian automaker, and was used on the V6 and V8-powered models it produced through 1976. The mid-engine coupes were priced similarly to the Porsche 911, around $14,000 in the 1970s, but are so sought after today that they command upwards of $750,000 at auction. While details on the new car have not been revealed, Marchionne says it will have around 500 hp -- less power than any of its current models -- but won’t be “cheap.” A turbocharged V6 engine is the likely choice for a powertrain, which would also help Ferrari meet its various fleet emissions and fuel economy requirements around the world. Ferrari currently manufactures the V6 engines used by sister company Maserati. Marchionne says an internal review of the use of a six-cylinder in a Ferrari was positive, but that the new Dino must be “done right.”
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Yes, existing and ongoing discussion here: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ferrari-discussion-not-model-specific-sponsored-algar-ferrari/489585-ferrari-might-bring-back-dino-says-sergio.html
Didn't know whether to post this question here or on the "Market Value" thread. But was just curious how a new Dino might affect the values of our Dinos. It seems with other cars, when a new model is introduced after a hiatus, the interest in the previous model increases as well as the values. Cases in point may be the NSX or Ford GT? I feel the current value on Dinos is pretty healthy. But what do I know. Is there room to go higher? I'm guessing it's just market driven.
I think it would confirm and celebrate the iconic status of the Dino with Ferrari. What is important to me is that it is gorgeous, right sized and worthy of the Dino name like the original. A gated manual shifter option would signal Ferrari is listening to a few of us who love an analog and pure driving experience. Freeman
Looks like Porsche is getting the message: Porsche planning "pure" 911 GT model with a manual transmission - Autos.ca Freeman
Ferrari will lack again to get back on the band wagon. There should always be a manual in a mfgr's inventory, IMO.
That would be a very appealing car for me. I have a new Italia and, while I love its looks and performance, often wish it were smaller. I wouldn't mind a paddle-shift, "digital-age" Dino. We aIready have our 206/246s, so that would make a nice contrast. I wish it would be NA though. Andy
"they command upwards of $750,000 at auction." Huh? Do they really need to exaggerate? I would think the truth would be impressive enough.
