Ferrari Dino Small Sports Car Rumored to Return
Rumor has it the Ferrari Dino will be making a comeback.
Having been missing from the marketplace for 40 years, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne recently told Autocar that the revival of the Dino nameplate was “not a question of if but when.”
The question is whether the Dino will sit along Ferrari’s current four-car range and be a fifth model in the lineup or if it’ll replace an existing offering from the Italian automaker. Currently, Ferrari has the California T, 488 GTB, F12 and FF. The Dino could be a possible candidate to replace the California T.
Although the California T has opened up the brand to a new customer base, it has never quite been accepted by hardcore Ferrari enthusiasts especially given its front-engine layout. Even so, it’s unlikely that Ferrari would turn away from offering a model that captures a different segment, namely one consisting of consumers looking for a more livable coupe or convertible GT car.
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Powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine with around 500 hp, don’t expect Ferrari to price it as an “entry-level” model as Marchionne is adamant that the new Dino must be “done right.” The CEO also added, “We may produce a 500 horsepower Ferrari but it will not be a cheap Ferrari. The brand is unique and needs to be protected. I would always rather build 500 fewer cars than the market demanded rather than 500 more. We must not mess with customer expectations of Ferrari as an exclusive brand.”
A revived Dino sporting a 500-hp twin-turbo V6 with a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout would give Ferrari a contender against models such as the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Aston Martin V12 Vantage and even the McLaren 570S.
[Source: Autocar]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I'm on record saying there will NEVER be a Ferrari badged V6 car. The V6 car will definitely be called Dino.