2009 Ferrari Dino - New Renderings
Thursday, September 06, 2007 (05:06:48)
Posted by Anytim3
Since the end of last year, Ferrari Dino prototypes have been making appearances with the bodies of the Ferrari F430 and more recently a shortened 599 GTB
And once again, Ferrari is reviving the Dino name with their most “affordable” entry level 400hp V8 model - which is expected to open Ferrari up to a whole new market.
And once again, Ferrari is reviving the Dino name with their most “affordable” entry level 400hp V8 model - which is expected to open Ferrari up to a whole new market.
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| The car that's set to become the new Dino originally was half of a two-car Maserati program that used a shortened Quattroporte platform. The Maserati connection would define the car's key ingredients. They include a front-mounted engine, a control-arm suspension with electronic damper control, Brembo brakes with optional carbon-ceramic discs, and a body structure that uses plenty of aluminum and carbon fiber. What powers the new Dino? A high-revving 4.0-liter V-8 rated at 430 hp is a realistic starting point--not bad considering the car's target weight of 3500 pounds. Priced at about $170,000, this car will be positioned against the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, the Porsche 911 Turbo, and the Audi R8. Boasting a Ferrari-shared V-8, a rear transaxle (like that from the 599GTB), a retractable hard top with an optional glass roof panel, and a steering wheel complete with the manettino drive-mode selector, it has plenty of Ferrari DNA. |
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