Ferrari to build new 'Dino' ...

[blue8]

Well even if that Dino would be an "entry-level" Ferrari, it's still a Ferrari -- performance would still be topnotch

[TeflonTron]

Wasn't the original Dino actually badged as a Fiat, and never as a Ferrari? What was that all about?

[TeflonTron]

Ah, okay. Why was that then? Dino was Enzo's son, right?

[nthfinity]

lest we forget that Dino powered the Stratos as well... might we see that 'new' stratos on the road as well?

I honestly have no problem with Ferrari building a V6 model with amazing curves and proportions, and flaired fenders etc.

Ferrari's weren't always 200-600,000$ monsters new... you used to be alble to almost afford one in the past (a FErrari for 10,000 $ where a Vette was $5,000)

[TeflonTron]

Ferrari are a business and are in business to make money, and a "cheap" Ferrari will be very profitable, but at the same time they must be careful not to dilute the brand. They have to be very careful as to how they procede, IMHO.

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas Well - even if they finally produce it - be sure it won't be cheaper than 100,000€... Anyway - a 300hp mid-engined high-revving V6, with electro-gizmos and around 1200kg should be great!

300hp seems still too low for a modern v6 even from the boys in red; look at the final iteration of the Dino V6...

100,000 E.... unfortunately, it will sell because of it's name... but say.. if it were to be 2x the price of a Vette, then it may be tangable, even if slower

[chest3r]

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas Well - even if they finally produce it - be sure it won't be cheaper than 100,000€...

I read in a Portuguese magazine ( from Auto Bild group ) that it will cost 140.000 euros without taxes. I don't remember how much power they said it will have but guess it would be something between 400 and 450. It if will cost something like 150/160k euros I guess it's not very expensive.

[vexor]

Spy shots

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.

- LeftLaneNews.com

[chest3r]

Damn!! I was searching for this topic to post those pics, but I'm late :roll:

If the experts say that test mule is a new Ferrari model, than I have now doubts about the most recent news. I just hope it will look good cause I already know it will be a great car

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas ^ that's the price of a F430 in Spain!

:roll: :roll: Is it ?? In Portugal it costs 180.000 euros. At least it has a positive side: Portuguese Ferrari drivers have more money than spanish ones

[tom333]

Chance of Ferrari building a new dino.... 0.

[cooperluke]

Very beautiful, very "sharkish"!

[tom333]

Originally Posted by tom333 Chance of Ferrari building a new dino.... 0.

Wow, tom333 you were right!!!

Yesterday and the LA autoshow Ferrari Press Conference Amedeo Felisa said they will not build a cheaper Ferrari.

[fsandys]

FANTASTIC NEWS if it is guaranteed!


I just have one question since I was pretty sure they would not do it, it's just all the press and others seemed to sure they DEFINITLY would.

Where do they get this carp from then??

[TopGearNL]

Originally Posted by fsandys FANTASTIC NEWS if it is guaranteed! I just have one question since I was pretty sure they would not do it, it's just all the press and others seemed to sure they DEFINITLY would. Where do they get this carp from then??

If theres no news they just make things up I guess

[Chaos in 1983!]

I don't buy that story, it seems to fabricated...and why on earth would they test a front engined car on a mid engined mule? stupid, and what's this about a V-10 F430...it all seems too made up.

IMO I still think there will be no dino...