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More on the proposed Ferrari Dino revival

More on the proposed Ferrari Dino revival

Ferrari Deputy Managing Director Amedo Felisa and CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo have both denied plans for a new low-end model, but rumors continue to circulate from within the Italian automaker the a new car is most definitely in the works. As reported in early October, a recent issue of Germany's AutoBild magazine features a cover story on the revival of the entry-level Ferrari Dino sports cars. [Full cover PDF here].

Today, AutoWeek is reporting the Dino project is "very much alive and in the early stage of development in partnership with Maserati." Sources reportedly told the magazine crude test mules exist, but actual prototyping has not yet begun.

The car will reportedly arrive in 2009, and share a platform with the upcoming replacement to the Maserati GT coupe. Like the forthcoming Alfa Romeo 8C, the new Dino will make use of carbon fiber and aluminum to keep weight low. Power will come from a 400 horsepower V8, and annual volume is expected around 4,000 units.