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Car of the Day : March 19, 2013; Hot Wheels '72 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Topic Started: Mar 18 2013, 10:40 PM (927 Views)
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Today's car of the day is from GothicCarsUrban's collection, and is Hot Wheels' 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS.


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Dino was a brand for mid-engined, rear-drive sports cars produced by Ferrari from 1968 to 1976. The Dino brand was meant to be used for cars with engines that had fewer than 12 cylinders, reserving the Ferrari name for the V-12 and flat 12 models. The Dino name was retired after that point, in favor of conventional Ferrari branding. The Dino brand was an attempt by Ferrari to produce a relatively low-cost sports car. The Dino 246 was the first Ferrari model produced in high numbers. It is lauded by many for its intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design.



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The Dino models used Ferrari racing naming designation of displacement and cylinder count with two digits for the size of the engine in deciliters and the third digit to represent the number of cylinders, i.e., 246 being a 2.4-litre 6-cylinder and 308 being a 3.0-litre 8-cylinder. Ferrari street models of the time used a three-digit representation of the displacement in cubic centimeters of one of the 12 cylinders, which would have been meaningless in a brand with differing numbers of cylinders. Calls for more power were answered with the 2.4 L (2418 cc) Dino 246. The motor was a 65-degree, dual-overhead-camshaft, 9.0:1 compression ratio, iron block with alloy heads. The European motor produced 195 hp (at 7,600 rpm), and was available as a fixed-top GT coupe or, after 1971, an open Spyder GTS. The 246 Dino GT weighed 2,380 lb. The 246 Dino GTS weighed 2,426 lb. The body was now made of steel to save cost.



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Dino 246 production numbered 2,295 GTs and 1,274 Spyders, the latter being built from 1972 to 1974 only, for a total production run of 3,569. The 246 had a claimed top speed of 146 mph. The Dino's 2.4 L V6 found its way into a number of other Italian performance cars after its application in the 246, most notably the Lancia Stratos rally car.



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Definitely one of my favorite recent HW releases of the past few years. When this series came out I was drawn immediately to this casting. I love it!
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Stampede
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This is a really nice casting. The pics show the beauty very well. :thumbup:
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funeralxempire
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I like this casting a lot, I hope I can track a copy down for myself.
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daniel60
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Hardly ever visit here but glad I did today and furthermore that car is striking and rocks totally. That isn't an entry level Hot Wheels is it?
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

@ Daniel - It's from an '11 HWs Garage release. You should visit COTD way more often. Every day you'll see something a bit different.

http://www.southtexasdiecast.com/hwguide/images/hwgarage2/T8280.jpg
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GothicCarsUrban
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The windshield, door handle, exhaust tip, license light, side mirror, interior and aluminum wheel detail were done by me.

Happy to see one of my cars get Car of the Week!
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Dragnet_Supporter
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Great casting...and sweet touches, GCU--I give it two thumbs :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Thanks!
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funeralxempire
Mar 19 2013, 01:52 AM
I like this casting a lot, I hope I can track a copy down for myself.
hey if you need one i got an extra one i can trade you
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