Dino 246 GT (1969 to 1974)

The Ferrari Dino 246 GT was the model that followed in the footsteps of the Dino 206 GT and began manufacture in 1969. The Dino 246 GT was produced in three distinct series, known as the "L," "M," and "E" series, from 1969 to 1974. While these were not major redesigns, they featured a number of small but identifiable changes to the body, interior, and mechanics. These generations can be distinguished by specific chassis number ranges: L-Series (1969–1970), S/N 00406 to 01116 with a production count of 357 samples. M-Series (1970–1971), S/N 01118 to 02130 with 506 cars produced. E-Series (1971–1974), S/N 02132 to 07650 with 1,624 examples built. With the Dino 246, the transversely mid-mounted V6 was updated to a larger 2.4L. Optional features offered were wheel arch flares and seats from the 365 Daytona; the option was commonly referred to as the "chairs and flares" package. In addition to the GT or coupe, customers could also order a GTS, which was a spider, partial open top. Steel was used for the majority of the bodies to cut costs, and manufacturing numbers were far higher than those of the 206 GT. The 246 GT halted production in 1974 and was succeeded by the Dino 308 GT4 introduced in 1973.