Moto Technique Ferrari Dino V8 400bhp Upgrade

This short film gives a brief insight into the unique Ferrari Dino 3.6 litre V8 upgrade package by Moto Technique. This car is the result of collaboration with David Lee of the Hing Wa Lee Group, California and Andy Cohen of Beverly Hills Motoring. The unique upgrade is "Bolt-on, Bolt-off" using original and genuine Ferrari parts and gives this amazing car the potential it always had, along with modern day performance, handling and reliability, whilst respecting and keeping the cars original charm and characteristics. As Kevin O'Rouke says himself: "The Dino's Ferrari DNA is ingrained and permanent" Jay Leno describes this car as "As nice a restored as I've ever seen...a Brilliant car"

[@drunkinmaster1]

This has to be one of the most beautiful cars ever

[@lesflynn4455]

Jay Leno's video brought me here. What an amazing project. I hope the company receives several more such projects.

[@mohammedshahin12]

I was very young age and saw this Ferrari Dino most beautiful car. Take my breath away...

[@dr.leftfield9566]

If this is regarded as a gauntlet thrown down in terms of making a work of art better the bar has been set ridiculously high. This is outstanding.

[@rhpicayune]

THIS vehicle embodies everything I adore in a Ferrari or any sports car. Tight, responsive, and lightweight chassis. Naturally aspirated, high-revving, responsive engine with a rowdy shrieking note. Not the quickest or fastest, but a joy to drive.!! ❤❤👍🏼

[@Kellsboro]

Simply amazing work by the Moto Technique team. This run of 10 Dino EVO editions (or at least proposed) will be sought after not because of the performance, but because of the painstaking attention to detail in making everything else work to perfection.

[@shahnawazvlog6266]

Back in early 1980 I have a choice to buy Dino for about the same price Lotus but I always a have a deep love for Lotus Esprit so went for it no regret super handling car much fun. Dino would have been a great investment when you get old and look back. But in life you live once follow your passion if Ferrari calling than you must go.

[@richardstiers9010]

I don't think you would have regretted the Dino. At the time it was considered the best handling car in the world. My Europa was considered the second, after the Dino.

[@jeannevoneuw2167]

Absolutely beautiful. The sounds coming from the engine, the interior, the whole car is just a dream come true for any Ferrari enthusiast.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you Jeanne.

[@michaeljamieson3582]

When I read the title I was terrified you’d dropped an American big block in. Perfect build

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you. What we have done is evolve the original Dino's handling and performance to more modern standards whilst always respecting the original car and the people that built them. Yes, sticking a big American V8 in there would have been sacrilege.

[@PorterUk]

In my humble opinion, this is a perfect car.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

Exquisite! Makes a 911 look about as beautiful as a Russian tractor!

[@emiloiu]

It is indeed!

[@jamesbrunton6389]

Incredible piece of engineering chaps - it really is in a different class.

[@ogarzabello]

To me, the DINO is the most beautiful and classy Ferrari ever made.

[@jakethepitador2558]

I'm partial to the 288 GTO, but I'd be just as happy with this one too. Stunning!

[@mototechnique1282]

We totally agree with you 😊

[@mototechnique1282]

@@jakethepitador2558 We love the 288GTO. You are a man of great taste.

[@chadpurser]

A perfect sports car. Fantastic. Richard Lee and this car was also a Jay Leno video too.

[@stevemurrell6167]

A respectful and brilliant upgrade to a legend.....one of the most gorgeous cars ever, up there with the E-type and the Muira. Great job Motech!

[@maddypalone9731]

Steve Murrell moron

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@stevemurrell6167]

@@maddypalone9731 Really? Who hurt you?

[@_Archambaud]

The finest dino the world has seen

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mikeplantagenet2983]

Dang! I wish I could afford one these. Best restomod I have ever seen.

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

You may just set a trend! Wow! No words can do justice to this kind of perfection. It looks so contemporary! Ferrari needs to reissue this model along your lines.

[@mototechnique1282]

"No words can do justice to this kind of perfection?" We think you just did!! Thank you for your kind words.

[@mike390099]

Vince de Simone Aren’t Ferrari rumoured to be thinking of producing a new Dino?

[@-ZIO]

The engine cover is a stunning detail on the black Dino, and the 360 wheels on the red one look wonderful even if not original. The Dino is and always will be the original super model of autos :)

[@mototechnique1282]

We agree with you, the perspex engine cover is one of our favourite details and it works perfectly. The 360 wheels on the original prototype were a necessity at the time and are quite divisive in peoples opinions. We understand that they are a "Marmite" thing, but we are pleased that you like them. We like them too.

[@geofo60]

I drove an original Dino back in 1982, it was in our workshop for bodywork repairs. That moment has stayed with me ever since. Thanks for sharing this beautiful recreation for the 21st century & kudos to those whose dedication brought it to life 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind comments.

[@emiloiu]

What a piece of art!!!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@thegeneral8133]

One of the most beautiful Ferraris ever

[@mototechnique1282]

We totally agree.

[@paulpanayi9135]

A work of art and black paint so deep you could get lost in. Beautiful!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your comment. It is greatly appreciated.

[@BruceBoschek]

...had the Campagnolo wheels recast... Thank you Mr. Lee.

[@giorgiocisilino4874]

simply fantastic workmanship and power.

[@danijuggernaut]

Smart great job, the V8, the casted new wheels for the bigger break calibers, the ECU sistem, the wire throttle......absolutely awesome, you british are crazy, i love you !!!!

[@bradleyb4832]

This was a beautiful short film.

[@minatormyth]

God dam, the 246 has always been my dream ferrari, it's now this one. Bloody love it, outstanding work, up there with the singers imo. Thankyou for creating such a machine.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind words. We're glad you like and appreciate our work.

[@glorymanheretosleep]

@@mototechnique1282 I do like what you did, but it felt like you kinda ruined it. I don't know, it is kind of a conundrum.

[@gerardov.9716]

Bravo Mototechnique!

[@mototechnique1282]

Grazie Gerardo

[@naomilambert4994]

Andy Cohen, you have made me very happy as to what you did with the Dino. Awesome

[@mototechnique1282]

Our dear friend Andy Cohen was the driving force in this unique collaboration with Moto Technique and he is greatly missed, but what a wonderful legacy to leave behind. Thank you Andy

[@GM-fh5jp]

After all that trouble, you could have spelled the "I can't believe" quote from Jay Leno correctly. Great work from Mototechnique, David Lee is a true enthusiast and generous with his time and his wonderful collection of Ferraris.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for pointing out the spelling mistake. Unfortunately its too late to change it.

[@samhaines8228]

Glorious exhaust note.

[@rogeeeferrari]

As a Ferrari mechanic with over 40 years experience you've got my respect. I've built countless Dino's over the years but this is extraordinary . My only knock on the 246 is it's underpowered, this build has taken care of that hasn't it ? Anyway, props to you from SoCal, Cheers.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind comment. It means so much when somebody with experience and knowledge appreciates and understands what we have achieved here. If you're ever in the UK please feel free to come and visit us.

[@timsgta]

Well I'm a Jet Fighter Mechanic and this thing is slow :P

[@ocantor_bc]

It feels like a Singer Ferrari car... Amazing!

[@suzukiyesteryear]

Love that exhaust note!

[@ChrisHondaProductions]

Omg 🔥🙌❤️ the best dino resto mod ever !!!! I need this in my life !!!!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mohammedmustafa7059]

What an absolute beauty. You sir just made my day. Now if you'll excuse, I need to change my trousers.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you 😂

[@hv9356]

It's like going back in time and going into a Ferrari factory and saying hey, this is how I really want this car...let's build it. Amazing craftsmanship, true to form.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you. We like to think so too.

[@mereclander]

Amazing sound incide a very pretty line. Perfect!!!!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you

[@christophermichael.w.7577]

I love this Dino.For me it's almost as stirring as seeing a beautiful woman in her Prime.

[@A-Tango]

Gorgeous and amazing work.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you.

[@scdesign1565]

Transcendental engineering!

[@sgabriel]

Beautiful work! And this guy is a soundbite machine.

[@mototechnique1282]

Ha, Ha, Ha. Thank you

[@adam_p99]

Absolute class. Always great and inspiring to see an expert and enthusiast at work. Great video!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind comments and appreciation of our work.

[@EnglishroG]

No class at all ruining a beautiful car like that,

[@jgarriga8558]

I love that beautiful noise..👍👍

[@dclipper8052]

Beautiful work, guys. Really inspiring. Now take that 328 and drop a Hemi in it! And don't forget the Cragars.

[@kieranh2005]

🤣

[@kingmiura8138]

Yeah, baby!

[@christschool]

Technically not a Ferrari, but a Ferrari. Enzo's love for his son produced the most beautiful car ever built.

[@scottnathanphoto]

Mid 1976, they gave up on Dino brand and badged it and the GT4 Ferrari.

[@Mastermindthreethousand]

A piece of automotive art 👌. Such high quality and class, unbelievably beautiful.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your very kind comment

[@Mastermindthreethousand]

@@mototechnique1282 if I could afford it, I would go to you, no doubt. This is by and for a true gentleman. No doubt. I thank you for just letting me dream of it, even though reality is that it will never happen for me. Nevertheless I persue the art of being a gentleman 👌

[@mototechnique1282]

@@Mastermindthreethousand "Never say Never" Everything is possible. We look forward to seeing you in the future. 😎

[@curlymyhero]

Great video! Yeah I've always loved the looks of the Dino but turned off by a V6 w/ 210 hp! Yech! This changes everything!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@Shamrockjason]

I'd give up both of ma beans to own this car, I've already got kids don't need em no more, but I do need this. Absolutely perfect in every way possible. Cheers fellas you out did yourselves on this Dino

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you. We wish you every success in life so that you can one day own one without having to give up both your beans!!

[@sergiubancos]

Good God, it's gorgeous!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank for your comment Sergiu.

[@julianporte7677]

Marvellously evocative footage … top-drawer all round!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you. We're glad you like it.

[@casparrasmussen7642]

Great job lads

[@williammorris3334]

“Amazing that you can just get in and turn the key and it starts right up” lmao - this is why I drive a Porsche

[@manuelcardinali5340]

when you talk about ferrari David Lee is the man

[@paulrose6359]

This is a drop-dead beauty, in every way a great modern upgrade. Eat your heart out Singer/Porsche owners.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@kilgoringtroutless6295]

Beautiful car, thanks for sharing.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you too for taking the time to comment. It is much appreciated.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Fantastic car, though when I have the means I’ll ask for a version with slightly more integrated wheel arch extensions (I know I am being extremely picky). What is so wonderful is that it’s quite understated, compact, while having a decent boot for going touring.

[@leonardosoricelli9628]

Classic cars reflect the spirit and technology of its time, they must be as original as possible. That is not a Dino, is something else. The most valuable cars for a true collector are the original ones

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your comment. If you collect cars just because you are interested in their value only, then yes have a totally original unrestored Dino, but remember that these cars are now approaching 50 years of age and there are not many unrestored original examples left. If on the other hand you would like to imagine the ultimate evolution and potential of what this wonderful design of probably one of the most beautiful sports cars of all time could be and what can be achieved in terms of speed, handling, safety, braking, feel and reliability with modern technology, whilst retaining all the characteristics of the original, then we would suggest that this could be the answer. It's not for everyone and we understand that, but we truly believe that we have created the ultimate evolution of the Dino and that it's now the car that it always had the potential to be, whilst totally respecting the original car and its philosophy.

[@gregfarmer8448]

Beautiful car(s) both. Love your attention to the detail items and the execution of same. Understated elegance. And spoken about by a gentleman without the rah rah of some modern day "tuners". Total respect for you and your endeavours. Motor on kind sir and enjoy the fruits of your laburs. :)

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We could not have put it better ourselves.

[@jumpycad1578]

incredible job, incredible car. delicius!

[@robert12011]

Loved that Dino piece.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you

[@AzureKnightmare32]

Utterly arresting. Every time I look at this masterpiece, it strikes me dumb and I just gape.

[@Lucas-ck1po]

Dude... i always dreamed of building a Dino with a modern engine swaped in or retro-fitting a Motec ecu into something classic... It's just exactly what i would put my money on

[@mototechnique1282]

We're glad you like it 😊

[@anthonyxuereb792]

I'm flattered that you took notice and I hope you weren't offended by my comment. It is of course a remarkable achievement and like I said, something to be proud of. Regards

[@mototechnique1282]

We are never offended by peoples comments or opinions. We are all different and it nice to consider what people have to say about our restorations.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

I'd like to see the same treatment applied to a Porsche 944 and a Maserati Bora, these models should never have been discontinued, an exotic Masa and a practical front engine /rear wheel drive affordable Porsche.

[@mototechnique1282]

@@anthonyxuereb792 Yes, this treatment could easily be applied to both those classics. At the moment our new program involves upgrading and restomoding Ferrari 308 / 328 to more modern standards of performance and handling along with bore and stroking of the Ferrari V8 engine to 3.8 Litres and 400Bhp. A new film will be produced in the not too distant future. Keep watching.

[@tomc8165]

I love the Dino,always have done,Amazing car,wish I had the cash to own one

[@ljd8520]

Beautiful car, perfect for my lifestyle as an Architect !

[@mototechnique1282]

All my architect friends drive classic Saab's!! 😉

[@mototechnique1282]

@noscaryclowns No, my friend Mario 😉

[@timsgta]

@@mototechnique1282 yuck

[@scottnathanphoto]

Why? The modern sound kills it for me personally, but to each their own. Carburetted is a must. I'm not anti restomod, but this is a car I hold sacred.

[@howardmckenna]

I love this car. All the mods look factory. It's so completely, beautifully engineered.

[@mototechnique1282]

We totally agree with you. Thank you for your comment.

[@rideforever]

Fucking awesome .... ! Well done. Several other classics can do with this.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you. Yes, we can apply these upgrades to any classic car. visit our website for more details.

[@matthewherman5980]

Best restmod ever

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you. That is a very kind thing to say.

[@Sedici-Competizione]

Wow that sounds good!! Well done!!

[@thanasislondon]

beautiful work

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you.

[@ceased2care]

Beautiful car, but part of the charm of the 206 and 246 Dinos is the V6 engine. To me it just suits the car. Without it they don't sound right. Just like a Stratos with a V8 wouldn't

[@f2detaboada]

Exactly, a Dino is light, fun and youthful. The V8 is to heavy/hard hitting for a car like that.

[@ceased2care]

@@f2detaboada Yes. Light, fun and youthful. Great description.

[@mototechnique1282]

Hi Alan, Thank you for your comment, Its quite normal for people to say that, but I can tell you with honesty that everyone who has expressed the same view and has then had the opportunity to either drive or be a passenger in one of our restomods have changed their minds with a 100% success rate. I hope that one day you get the opportunity too.

[@ceased2care]

@@mototechnique1282 yes, be nice should the opportunity come along. Certainly more power and mod cons compared to the original spec, which Ferrari would have built into it by now.

[@raulduke6105]

What a stunner

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you.

[@granitgerbeshi4576]

Imagining this Beauty to add a nos pfffff fabulous

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your comment.

[@simondbrown]

Stunning! Curious as to the rationale for using a bored out F40 block. Do the external dimensions of the later V8's prevent the use of them, or are they harder to mount to a 328 gearbox?

[@DB-fn3fz]

This V8 is mounted latitudenally like the V12 of the Lamborghini Miura, instead of successive Ferrari V8 engines which were mounted longitudinally.

[@damocastello5048]

Wow. What a job

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you.😎👍🏼

[@gRosh08]

Bravo!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you.

[@dagoriva4216]

Di certo questa è tra le 10 auto più belle di tutti i tempi

[@mototechnique1282]

Grazie.

[@garymcaleer6112]

The most beautiful and elegant of all the Ferraris. The only detraction on this machine are the ugly hoops sticking out from the wheel wells. For those who don't know, Alfredo (Dino) Ferrari died at age 24 of Muscular Dystrophy. And the Dino was the first production mid-engine Ferrari.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your comment. The fender flares have been made to the exact period correct Ferrari specification that they produced on the Dino 246 "Flairs and Chair" model. Not to everyones taste, but historically correct.

[@garymcaleer6112]

@@mototechnique1282 Thanks for the update. I had never seen them before, only the graceful tapered flairs.

[@navyguy3341]

This car is crying to be brought back with thar crazy v6 turbo from the alpha, do it ferrari

[@johnrodgers1072]

Magical Beasts.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you so much for your comment.

[@georgeetboom7719]

Awh David lee video has 600k views if only people knew where it came from

[@CharlieLeal13]

I’m buying one once I win the lottery.

[@geoman51270]

Man's best friend. Flintstone.

[@markchamberlain724]

Fabulous!!

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you

[@tomthompson7400]

a true work of art.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you. We value your comment.

[@handre8969]

I'll start saving up now!

[@georgevprochazka5316]

You are a Master ! And yes, I like the black car wheels much better . They would not fit your car ?

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you for your kind words. It would take a lot of time and expense to make the 17 inch Cormodora wheels fit my original Dino 3.2 Restomod. But, I really like the 360 wheels even if they are not period correct. People who don't like them can always fit what they like to their own Dinos. 😉

[@miharunextin7601]

やはり世界一のカッコ良さ流石だわね！

[@DwainDwight]

I think the ultimate Dino would have a V12 in it. Now that's got me thinking.

[@Mudpuppyjunior]

I know they'd be expensive even as a series, but I can't believe there would not be a market for quite a few more of these.

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you

[@mike390099]

Mudpuppyjunior in the Jay Leno video, David Lee says he has commissioned 25 of these and he will control who they are sold to. Is that true?

[@phatlaz1974]

Thus is indescribable. I just want one. But

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you

[@9hundred67]

Was the client Mr. David Lee? .......unlimited budget!

[@TheDalitis8]

Masterpiece!

[@jamietroy7833]

Can't believe that you paid so much attention to detail over this car, as you stress in the video, but you spelt beleive (sic) wrong in the Jay leno quote at the end. LOL!

[@mototechnique1282]

Yes, we noticed it too late too. Its all the fault of our film maker!! But, we'd like to point out that there are people in this world who are brilliant at spelling and experts in grammar, unfortunately they are not very good at Restomoding Dino 246's. 😉👍🏼

[@JuergenGDB]

Not sure I would have used the 350 wheels.. maybe until I can get some custom BBS LM in champagne, or custom built Dino wheel. Just my opinion. I did have the opportunity to drive a couple different Dino's, should have bought one when they were not that expensive in the early 90's

[@mototechnique1282]

On the original Dino 300bhp restomod we did not really have much choice and this is explained fully in the film. On the David Lee 400bhp car with an unlimited budget we were able to develop and update the Campagnolo originals to 17 inches to accommodate the bigger callipers and brakes.

[@Josealdojunior248]

Beautiful

[@mototechnique1282]

Thank you

[@reg2504]

Ferrari just needs to start making these again.

[@mototechnique1282]

We so agree with you.