Performance Review: Ferrari 206 Dino GT - [1968]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 206 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 206 Dino GT is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1968. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 and the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429.This particular Ferrari 206 has a 1987cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 206 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 206's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1140 kgs (2513 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 206 Dino GT in the same weight category as the 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 206 shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1987cc 12V V6 engine produces 180 bhp (134 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 138 lb-ft (187.1 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (159 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 206 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2004 Audi A4 S4 4.2 Quattro Cabriolet (182.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 206.

The Ferrari 206 has a Power to weight ratio of 157.8 bhp per ton and 121.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1968 206 competing with the 2004 Audi A4 S4 4.2 Quattro Cabriolet (182.7 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SE (182.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 206 generating around 121.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (146.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1986 BMW 3 Series M3 E30 (145.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.7 secs, this made the Ferrari 206 Dino GT as fast as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (7.50 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue Wagon (7.50 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD Variant 2.0 TDi DSG (7.50 secs) the or the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Premium (7.50 secs). This Ferrari 206 Dino GT is also faster than the 2013 BMW i3 0.6l Hybrid (7.60 secs) the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the and the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (7.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 206 and the 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 7.4 V8

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 206 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.19 secs @ 90.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 7.4 V8 (15.14 secs), the 2005 Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT (15.14 secs), and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive (15.14 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1968 version of the Ferrari 206 Dino GT has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Top Speed of the 1968 206 equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1968 Ferrari 206 Dino GT then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

Related Links:

1968 206 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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