Hi everybody; I was wondering if anybody could confirm that these are the correct dimensions in mm for a dino 206; HEIGHT: 1135 WIDTH: 1703 WHEELBASE: 2280 FRONT TRACK: 1425 REAR TRACK: 1400 FRONT OVERHANG DISTANCE: 1020 REAR OVERHANG DISTANCE: 875 GROUND CLEARANCE: 125 If so, they would be the same as the dino 246, except for the wheelbase, which is 60 mm shorter. Is this correct? thank you regards Dino_GT
No, that does not sound correct. The overhangs are different and a bit shorter on the 206. I believe the correct overhang dimensions are 1010 mm front and 860 mm rear. Those dimensions come from the drawing on page 84 in the Dino Compendium. Since Matthias put that drawing in a prominent position, I am assuming that those dimensions are correct and verified. I did notice that the General Type Approval document pictured on page 113 in the same compendium shows the dimensions you cite. It seems incredible that such a document could be incorrect, but one of those two drawings must be wrong. With the shorter overhangs given on page 84, the overall length becomes 4150 mm, 85 mm shorter than the 246. Sounds closer to the figures we have been given from other sources. Just to add a little more uncertainty, the overall length given in the Data Summary on page 118 in the same compendium is 4140 mm instead of 4150 mm. Not sure which one of those two numbers is correct, but 4150 mm is a number I have seen from other sources as well. If the drawing on page 84 is correct, the measurements should read as follows: HEIGHT: 1115 WIDTH: 1700 WHEELBASE: 2280 FRONT TRACK: 1425 REAR TRACK: 1400 FRONT OVERHANG DISTANCE: 1010 REAR OVERHANG DISTANCE: 860 GROUND CLEARANCE: N.A. (but 125 according to the General type approval) I am not an expert on the 206, but this is at least an attempt to answer your question. Lars
ok, thanks for the info. I guess that with the 206 it´s difficult to be sure...maybe someone can add a little more information about the measurements. The most curious thing is the height: According to this, the 206 would be 20 mm lower than the 246?... thanks again. Dino_GT
Hi there again; The car I have here is 1135 mm high. I´m a bit confused about the height; can anyone confirm me if the Dino 206 is 1135 or 1115? In my case it seems to be 1135! thank you regards Dino_GT
Nathan Beehl's 'Super Profile' book on the Dino states 1115mm (43.9in) as the height for the 206 and 1135mm (44.6in) for the 246.
I believe the original tire size on the 206GT and 246GT L-Series was 185-14 (653mm tall) vs the M & E Series 205/70-14 (643mm tall). This would account for a 10mm height difference. In the past I manually measured a 206GT vs an L-series. Both had 205/70-14 tires. Accounting for any variation in ground clearance due to shock condition, suspension set up etc, they measured identical from the rear of the door forward in all dimensions. Used the same glass etc. From the wheel arch rearwards they were also identical including the trunk. The variation in length came from the rear of the door to the rear wheel arch which was credited to the difference in wheelbase. The engine lid on the 246GT was longer by the same amount with one extra vent opening per side. At this point I'm going by my memory as this was some years ago. I'd love to redo it by eventually scanning both cars and overlaying the data to put a stop to this myth once and for all!! The one big area of difference is the standard flair non "Flairs" M and E Series have wider tracks than the Rudge 206GT and L-Series within the same body envelope. I say stop the debate until we truly measure both Dinos (manually or digitally)! Freeman
ok, thank you all for all your comments. I find them really interesting. It would be interesting if anybody can make a comparison between the two cars (246 l series /206) and post the results on here. regards Dino_GT
Hi Freeman, I know I'm resurrecting a very old thread here, but did you ever get to find out the dimensions of the Dino? I'm stuck in pandemic lockdown at the moment and trying to build a precise model of the 246. The only blueprints I can find are old Ferrari ones for the 206. All the 246 ones, including from Ferrari manuals all seem to use the same drawing as the 206 without changing the actual dimensions. Any leads would be much appreciated. Ross
Ross, We did take some dimensions back then but never did a scan. What I remember is all the window planes and size of the doors are the same. I’m pretty sure the sill depth and roof section is also the same. Height could just be suspension setting. I even think the length of the rear trunk and front bonnet is the same size. You can see the longer length of the rear fender in front of the rear wheel. The 206GT has a shorter engine lid the amount of the wheelbase length (one less cooling slot). The front and rear overhangs I don’t know. It’s a great discussion though! There is some 3D cad online. The exterior cad looks better than the interior cad but still a bit off: https://squir.com/ferrari-dino-246-gt-1969-3d-model.html
yes, a lot of the 3D models are very off - flat bonnets or no fuel filler, odd curves - you have to be very careful with them. There was a debate over on a replica car site where one guy had two bodies. One moulded from a 206 and 0ne from a 246. The engine lid was identical (apart from 6 air vents vs 7) but the boot lid was more than 70mm longer (as was the gap from the rear of the door to the wheel arch). I find photos are no match for the drawings either - typically 10-15cm shorter. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
