Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Parts & Accessories

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Parts & Accessories

The Dino 246 GTS is the Targa-roof variant of the 246 platform, introduced in 1972 to offer the open-air driving experience alongside the closed berlinetta GT while retaining the fixed windscreen frame and removable hardtop panel format that Ferrari had successfully used on the 308 GTS and other models. The GTS shares all mechanical components with the 246 GT, making the service parts landscape essentially identical for engine, drivetrain, and suspension maintenance, while the Targa-specific body components including the removable roof panel, B-pillar seals, and storage hardware are unique to the open-top variant. The 246 GTS is less numerous than the GT, with a smaller production run that increases its collector appeal without creating the extreme scarcity of the original 206 GT. Owners of the GTS enjoy the same pure mid-engine V6 driving experience as the GT berlinetta owners, with the addition of open-air motoring that makes the V6's induction and exhaust note even more present in the cockpit.

Popular Upgrades

Weber 40 DCNF carburetor rebuild kits, distributor ignition components, and valve cover gaskets form the core engine maintenance parts for the 246 GTS's 2.4-liter V6, identical in specification to the GT. Targa roof panel rubber seals, B-pillar top seals, and storage area hardware are the GTS-specific body maintenance items that require periodic replacement to maintain weather-tightness. Front and rear suspension bushings, rebuilt Koni shock absorbers, and wheel bearings restore the precision handling character of the Dino's double-wishbone chassis at both ends. Brake hardware including master cylinder rebuild kits, caliper seals, and Ferodo friction pads support safe operation of the disc brake system in a car of this age and driving intensity.

Performance and Handling

The Dino 246 GTS provides the same mid-engine handling balance and V6 character as the closed GT, with the Targa body adding modest weight through the B-pillar reinforcements while maintaining the open-section rigidity that keeps the driving experience connected and communicative. Open-air V6 motoring in the 246 GTS allows the engine's induction and exhaust notes to fill the cockpit at a level that the closed GT berlinetta cannot match, transforming the sensory intensity of driving near the rev limit from merely audible to fully immersive. The GTS's chassis responds to suspension refresh work in the same way as the GT, with new bushings and correctly valved dampers restoring the steering precision and lateral grip that decades of rubber degradation progressively erode. Correct tire selection on the Campagnolo alloys preserves the handling geometry balance Ferrari calibrated for the 14-inch wheel specification.

Is the Ferrari Dino 246 GTS rarer than the 246 GT?

Ferrari produced fewer 246 GTS examples than closed GT berlinettas across the production run from 1972 to 1974, making the GTS the less common of the two variants and generally more sought after by collectors who want both the open-air experience and the Dino's visual appeal. The GTS was produced only in the M-series and E-series production batches, meaning there are no L-series GTS cars, which can be relevant for collectors researching production history. Both variants share the same three production series identifiers, and the GTS commands a modest premium over comparable GT examples in the current market that reflects both its rarity and the open-top driving experience.

What Targa-specific maintenance does the Dino 246 GTS require?

The removable roof panel's perimeter rubber seal is the primary Targa-specific maintenance item, with aged seals allowing water entry into the cockpit during rain and car washing. Replacement seals restore weather-tightness and prevent the interior water damage that deteriorated seals enable over years of use. The panel's front and rear latching mechanisms should be inspected and lubricated periodically, since misadjusted or worn latches cause panel vibration at speed and can damage the seal contact surface through repeated flexing.

Why These Parts Fit Right

Parts in this collection are cataloged for the Dino 246 GTS's Targa body configuration and 2.4-liter V6 drivetrain, with fitment notes distinguishing GTS-specific Targa body components from those shared with the closed 246 GT. Compatibility information helps owners confirm the right part before purchasing. Orders ship quickly from available inventory to support your restoration or maintenance timeline.

Source exhaust components through our exhaust collection, find suspension hardware in our suspension collection, and explore V6 intake maintenance parts in our air intake systems collection.