Beschreibung:

Ferrari, seeing the need to update its F1 program, began an ambitious program based on a new V6 engine design. The program would be named in honor of Enzo Ferrari's departed son, Dino. The engine was a response to new rules allowing a normally aspirated motor up to 2.5 liters. The 60° V6 designed by Vittorio Jano produced 245hp with a 2.5 liter displacement. The excellent power derived from this compact, lightweight powerplant made for an excellent handling chassis. The original front engined Dinos proved successful, chocking up numerous Grand Prix victories and having the distinction of being the last front-engined car to win a Formula One Grand Prix. Dino engine stamped '0007' and '176N1', as offered here, is likely the one fitted in chassis 246 F1 s/n #0007. This front-engined 246 Dino was first campaigned in 1959 and proved a very successful racing car. Under the skilled command of such notable drivers as Dan Gurney, Phil Hill and Wolfgang Von Trips, it scored numerous results including second place at the Monaco GP and victory in the Italian GP at Monza. These two major results came while the car was driven by Phil Hill. As factory records from this time were not available at the time of cataloging, we cannot say with absolute certainty that motor number 0007 was always fitted to chassis 0007 but it seems logical that it was when the car left Modena. Though not entirely complete, this motor is a real competition Dino engine from a great period in Ferrari Grand Prix history. With the legendary drivers Ferrari had in this period, any item from the Ferrari works team from this time has the hallmark of greatness.