FERRARI DINO 246 GT 195CV 1971 - Ferrari's competitors were rapidly switching to mid-engine cars, with the Lamborghini Miura offering similar characteristics, such as its mid-mounted engine. Ferrari introduced the Dino 246 GT in 1969. Designer Sergio Pininfarina presented Enzo with his sketches of a mid-engine sports car with excellent aerodynamics and near-perfect weight distribution, which he believed would be another success for Enzo Ferrari. According to the story, Enzo relented and agreed to build the car, but only if it had a relatively light and powerful engine, so that it would match the weight/power/engineering balance designed into the performance of this sports car. To equip this model, Enzo chose a V-6 engine that his son Alfredo (Dino, for short) had helped develop for racing with chief engineer Vittorio Jano. The engine had been successful, giving Ferrari a Formula 1 championship in 1958 and - a tribute from Enzo to his late son. Featuring a 2.4-liter V-6, this engine produced 15 more horsepower than the previous 2.0-liter unit and was noticeably faster than its predecessor. The new Dino could reach 100 km/h in just over eight seconds. From 1971 to 1974, Ferrari would produce the last iteration of the Dino, designated the “E-Series.” These Dinos were equipped with twin Weber DCNF7 carburetors, increasing the top speed to 239 km/h. Inside, the instrument panel was also improved over the previous model, allowing for the installation of a radio and heating controls. This beautiful example was delivered new in 1971 to the Charles Pozzi Ferrari dealership in Paris... It had two owners, the first from 1971 to 1978 and the last since 1978... It is in magnificent condition. It was restored a few years ago and has always been very well maintained and cared for, accompanied by an enviable history of maintenance invoices as well as a photographic record of the restoration. It is an elegant color configuration with a Rosso Chiaro exterior and black interior with red upholstery. * This ad was published by computer routine, all data needs to be confirmed with the seller.