Alfa Romeo 8c 2900
Museo storico alfaromeo la collezione 8c 2900 b speciale tipo le mans.
Alfa romeo 8c 2900. This engine produces a maximum power of 180 ps 178 bhp 132 kw at 5200 rpm and a maximum torque of nm lb ft at 5200 rpm. 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b lungo spider by touring monterey offered from the sam emily mann collection the italian equivalent of the bugatti atlantic. In its later development it powered such vehicles as the twin engined 1935 6 3 litre bimotore the 1935 3 8 litre monoposto 8c 35 type c and the alfa romeo 8c 2900b mille miglia roadster. In 1928 nicola romeo left and in 1933 alfa romeo was rescued by the government which then had effective control.
During this period it built bespoke vehicles for the wealthy. The 2 9 liter eight cylinder engine delivered 220 horsepower. See all model details below or browse alfa romeo deals. Alfa romeo has historically been the vehicle of choice for italian royalty and police forces.
They received an all round independent suspension with swing axles at the rear and wishbones in the front. From 1937 onwards the 8c 2900 b was available as an open 2 seater short racing car and as a long 4 seater touring coupé. Alfa romeo built six road racers later dubbed the 8c 2900a and outfitted similarly to the specifications of the grand prix racers. Two carburettors two superchargers magneto ignition.
Alfa romeo 8c 2900 scuderia ferrari. The alfa romeo 8c 2900 mille miglia remains one of the most sought after pre war cars of all time. Alfa romeo 2900 el cotxe que feia perdre l oremus a mussolini l alfa romeo 8c 2900 és un dels cotxes italians més bonics de tots els temps però deu la seva existència a la política propagandística del règim feixista del duce. This model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes materials archive imagery and drawings.
8c 2900 b speciale tipo le mans previous next. Alfa romeo stopped selling cars in the us market in 1995 however they resumed united states sales in late 2008 with the introduction of the beautifully styled 8c competizione. The ultimate italian sports car of its generation one of approximately 12 extant touring spiders documented by marque authority simon. Alfa romeo launched the 8c 2900 in 1937.
The first version from 1934 was a two seater chassis that was also suitable for racing. With a maximum top speed of 109 mph 175 km h a curb weight of 2756 lbs 1250 kgs the 8c 2900 b lungo has a inline 8 cylinder engine petrol motor.