The A.L.F.A. 12 HP was the second car produced by ALFA, a manufacturer who would later become Alfa Romeo.
| A.L.F.A. 12 HP | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | A.L.F.A. |
| Production | 1910–1911 |
| Assembly | Portello, Milan, Italy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (115.0 in) |
| Length | 3,780 mm (148.8 in) |
| Width | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 920 kg (2,028 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | A.L.F.A 15 HP |
The car was launched in the markets following the success of the 24 HP, first car made by A.L.F.A.[1] It was a smaller car with a four-cylinder engine, 2,413 cc of displacement and 22 hp[1][2] of power at 2,100 rpm (12 HP in model name referred instead to the fiscal horsepower.[1] Bore and stroke were, respectively, 80 and 120 mm (3.1 and 4.7 in). The engine was at the front, while the traction was at the back. It had a four speed gearbox and drum brakes. Both engine and body were derived from 24 HP model.[2] The track was 1,300 mm (51.2 in) and it was available as a torpedo and saloon bodystyles. It was designed by Giuseppe Merosi. The car reached a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) and was on sale at 9,500 lire.
Notes edit
- ^ a b c Sannia (2010), p. 15.
- ^ a b Owen (1985), p. 9.
Bibliography edit
- Sannia, Alessandro (2010). Alfa Romeo - 100 anni di leggenda. Milano: Gribaudo. ISBN 978-88-7906-972-4.
- Owen, David (1985). Grandi Marche - Alfa Romeo. Milano: Edizioni Acanthus.