Designed by the legendary Leonardo Fioravanti, the same man responsible for some of the greatest Pininfarina/Ferrari designs, the original 206 Dino GT was a delightful Italian shape elegantly translated from the 1967 206 racecar. The sultry curvature and sensuality of the body bridged the exact moment of change from heavy front-engine cars to light and tight mid-engine dynamos. The heart of the Dino was the compact V6 engine, championed by Dino Ferrari, son of Enzo, whose name would ultimately (and…
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