Ferrari working on new Dino

LeMansX5 · #1 11-01-2006, 07:53 PM

Spy photographers have captured what could be the first proof that Ferrari is working on a new Dino. These pictures purportedly show a test mule of the new car, which became the subject of multiple rumors in recent weeks. Based on a F430 body, the test car doesn't give away anything about how the Dino will look, but it does seem to confirm development is underway.

The prototype's front fenders are a little wider and the side rocker panels are missing due to a different cooling system. It also looks like the area around gearbox and rear axle is slightly different. Another characteristic that identifies the test car as a mule for the Dino is its engine sound; spies say it was less sharp sounding than the a F430, and just plain different. Output is expected around 400 horsepower.

Spies also noticed both a BMW M6 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage going in and out at the Ferrari facility in Maranello, so it seems like they are the main target for the Dino as well as the legendary Porsche 911. While the F430 is about 160,000 euros, the Dino will start between 100,000 and 110,000 euros.

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DINANM3 · #2 11-01-2006, 10:06 PM

So which is the dino. the top one looks like a 430

LeMansX5 · #3 11-01-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DINANM3

So which is the dino. the top one looks like a 430

The last pic is what it will be final product. Rest are Dino test mule pics. Its based on F430.

DINANM3 · #4 11-01-2006, 11:40 PM

ok got it. It looks cool

SANguru · #5 11-02-2006, 12:50 AM

not digging the dino... it's the dilusion of the ferrari brand imo.

DINANM3 · #6 11-02-2006, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SANguru

not digging the dino... it's the dilusion of the ferrari brand imo.

Not really in my opinion. Its the remake of a wonderful car. My dad had one back in the day when I was a kid. It was kind of slow with a V6. But if they make one with a small V8 it would be nice. They should keep it over 100k though to still make it exclusive enough

SANguru · #7 11-02-2006, 02:34 AM

exactly.. it's kinda slow and kinda cheap... so you just proved my point.

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Originally Posted by DINANM3

Not really in my opinion. Its the remake of a wonderful car. My dad had one back in the day when I was a kid. It was kind of slow with a V6. But if they make one with a small V8 it would be nice. They should keep it over 100k though to still make it exclusive enough

DINANM3 · #8 11-02-2006, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SANguru

exactly.. it's kinda slow and kinda cheap... so you just proved my point.

Yea but my point is its not a new idea. There has already been a Dino. It is like saying BMW should not make a 1 or 3 series since it cheapens the brand. It does and it doesnt. I like the idea although I wont buy one probably. I bet it would make a great track car since I assume it will be a very light and small car.

Wagner · #9 11-02-2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SANguru

exactly.. it's kinda slow and kinda cheap... so you just proved my point.

Good call. You need lesser versions to get buyers in the make, then allow that to push them to the next level IMO.

vinuneuro · #10 11-02-2006, 07:45 AM

Looks a lot like the new 599..unremarkable. Hope this isn't a design approach they're going to use with future Fxxx models.

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