Fiat Dino

The Fiat Dino (Type 135) was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Fiat from 1966 to 1973. The Dino name refers to the Ferrari Dino V6 engine, produced by Fiat and installed in the cars to achieve the production numbers sufficient for Ferrari to homologate the engine for Formula 2 racing.

Fiat Dino
Fiat Dino Coupé
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Production1966–1973
AssemblyRivalta, Turin (1966–69)
Maranello, Modena (1969–73)
Designer
  • Spider:
  • Filippo Sapino at Pininfarina
  • Coupé:
  • Giorgetto Giugiaro at Bertone (initial design, 1963)
  • Marcello Gandini at Bertone (final design)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
2-door spider
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedDino 206 GT and 246 GT
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L Dino V6 (1966–69)
2.4 L Dino V6 (1969–73)
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
WheelbaseCoupé: 2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Spider: 2,280 mm (89.8 in)
LengthCoupé: 4,507 mm (177.4 in)
Spider: 4,109–4,237 mm (161.8–166.8 in)
WidthCoupé: 1,696 mm (66.8 in)
Spider: 1,709 mm (67.3 in)
HeightCoupé: 1,287–1,315 mm (50.7–51.8 in)
Spider: 1,245–1,270 mm (49.0–50.0 in)
Kerb weightCoupé: 1,270–1,380 kg (2,800–3,042 lb)
Spider: 1,150–1,240 kg (2,535–2,734 lb)
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