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Ferrari Dino 246 Tasmania

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In 1968, Ferrari shifted its focus in Formula One to V12 engines, leading to the development of the Dino 246 Tasmania for the Tasman Series, suitable for cars up to 2500 cc. Based on the Dino 166 Formula 2, its engine was expanded to 2.4 liters. This engine, with a displacement of 2,404.74 cc and an 11.5:1 compression ratio, produced 285 PS at 8900 rpm. It featured twin overhead camshafts per bank and four valves per cylinder. The chassis was a semi-monocoque with independent suspension and disc brakes. Only three of these cars were built, achieving notable success in the Tasman Series between 1968 and 1971. Chris Amon and Graeme Lawrence were the primary drivers, with Amon dominating the 1969 season and winning the Drivers' Championship, and Lawrence securing the championship in 1970 with consistent performance.

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