Overview
1958
Dino 296 S
Featuring a single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank, the 196 S was driven by Collins first time out at Goodwood. The engine was modified to a single overhead camshaft V6 60° unit for endurance races in 1959 and 1960. A 2.4 litre version was also produced in 1960, the 246 S. The 296 S was also given a V6 engine, with an overall displacement of 1983.72 cm3. All three vehicles were designed by Scaglietti and Fantuzzi.
Specifications
V6 Engine
| Type | front, longitudinal 65° V6 |
| Bore/stroke | 85 x 87 mm |
| Unitary displacement | 493.68 cc |
| Total displacement | 2962.08 cc |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
| Maximum power | 221 kW (300 hp) at 7600 rpm |
| Power per litre | 101 hp/l |
| Maximum torque | - |
| Valve actuation | twin overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder |
| Fuel feed | three Weber 45 DCN carburettors |
| Ignition | two spark plugs per cylinder, two magnetos |
| Lubrication | dry sump |
| Clutch | multi-plate |
| Frame | tubular steel |
| Front suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | de Dion, twin radius arms,transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Brakes | drums |
| Transmission | 4-speed + reverse |
| Steering | worm and sector |
| Fuel tank | capacity 177 litres |
| Front tyres | 5.50 x 16 |
| Rear tyres | 6.50 x 16 |
| Type | two-seater spider |
| Length | - |
| Width | - |
| Height | - |
| Wheelbase | 2280 mm |
| Front track | 1240 mm |
| Rear track | 1240 mm |
| Weight | - |
| Top speed | - |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | - |
| 0-400 m | - |
| 0-1000 m | - |