06.05.2004 The 'factory' Alfa Romeo Vintage Car Team which will start the Mille Miglia rerun today will include Gabriele Tarquini AND Fabrizio Guigiaro among a famous driver line-up
ENGINE
Position: front, longitudinal
No. cylinders and layout: 6, in line - cast-iron cylinder block and head
Capacity: 1487 cc
Bore x stroke: 62 x 82 mm
Compression ratio: 6: 1
Maximum power: 76 bhp at 4000 rpm
Timing system: overhead valves in a V - DOHC, starter shaft and gears
Ignition: coil-type
Cooling system: forced water circulation, circuit capacity 10 litres
Fuel system: direct flow, Zenith 42 HA single-body carburettor - supercharged version
Fuel tank: rear + front auxiliary, total capacity 59 litres
Lubrication system: forced, circuit capacity 15.5 litres
TRANSMISSION
Drive: rear-wheel
Clutch: dry, multi-plate
Gearbox: manual 4-speed + reverse - centrally positioned lever
Final drive: bevel gear pair, ratio 12/51
SUSPENSION
Front: solid axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs
Rear: solid axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs
Dampers: friction-type
WHEELS
Spoked - Tyres: 4.75 x 18
BRAKES
Pedal operated: mechanical, front and rear drums
Handbrake: mechanical on all four wheels
STEERING
Rack and pinion
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Current: 12 V - Battery 48 Ah
STRUCTURE
Chassis with sheet steel side-members and cross-struts
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2.920 m
Track: front 1.380 m, rear 1.380 m
Length: 3.970 m
Width: 3.675 m
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 845 kg
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 140 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 14 litres/100 km
Passengers: 2 people
6C 1750 Super Sport 1929
ENGINE
Position: front, longitudinal
No. cylinders and layout: 6, in line - cast-iron cylinder block and head
Capacity: 1752 cc
Bore x stroke: 65 x 88 mm
Compression ratio: 5: 1
Maximum power: 85 bhp at 4500 rpm
Timing system: overhead valves in a V - DOHC, starter shaft and gears
Ignition: coil-type
Cooling system: forced water circulation, total capacity 10 litres
Fuel system: direct flow, Memini DOA horizontal twin-body carburettor
Fuel tank: rear tank behind the axle + front auxiliary tank, total capacity 97 litres
Lubrication system: forced - circuit capacity 9 litres
TRANSMISSION
Drive: rear
Clutch: dry, multi-plate
Gearbox: manual 4-speed + reverse - centrally positioned lever
Final drive: bevel gear pair, ratio 12/54
SUSPENSION
Front: solid axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs
Rear: solid axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs
Dampers: friction-type
WHEELS
Spoked - Tyres: 4.75 x 18
BRAKES
Pedal operated: mechanical, front and rear drums
Handbrake: mechanical on all four wheels
STEERING
Rack and pinion
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Current: 12 V - Battery 48 Ah
STRUCTURE
Chassis with sheet steel side-members and cross-struts
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2.745 m
Track: front 1.386 m, rear 1.386 m
Length: 3.652 m
Width: 1.616 m
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 900 kg
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 145 km/h
Average fuel consumption: 26 litres/100km
Passengers: 2 people
1900 Super Sprint 1955
ENGINE
Position: front, longitudinal
No. cylinders and layout: 4, in line - cast-iron cylinder block, light alloy head
Capacity: 1975 cc
Bore x stroke: 84.50 x 88 mm
Compression ratio: 8: 1
Maximum power: 115 bhp (SAE standard) at 5500 rpm
Timing system: overhead valves in a V - DOHC, dual chain
Ignition: coil-type
Cooling system: forced water circulation with mechanical fan, circuit capacity 11 litres
Fuel system: mechanical pump, Soler 40 P11 twin-body carburettor
Fuel tank: under luggage compartment, capacity 53 litres
Lubrication system: forced, circuit capacity 6.75 litres
TRANSMISSION
Drive: rear-wheel
Clutch: dry, single-plate
Gearbox: manual 5-speed + reverse - lever either central or on steering column
Final drive: bevel gear pair, ratio 10/41 or 9/41
SUSPENSION
Front: independent wheel, transverse arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: solid axle, longitudinal rod and central triangular arm, coil spring
Dampers: hydraulic telescopic
WHEELS
Tangent spoked - Tyres: 165 x 400.
BRAKES
Pedal operated: hydraulic system, front and rear drums
Handbrake: on rear wheels
STEERING
Rack and pinion - turning circle: 10 m
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Current: 12 V
STRUCTURE
Monocoque in sheet steel
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2.500 m
Track: front 1.320 m, rear 1.325 m
Length: 4.475 m
Width: 1.630 m
Height: 1.325 m
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 1000 kg
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 180 km/h (190 from 1956)
Passengers: 2 people or 2+2 according to version
1900 C52 Coupé 1953
ENGINE
Position: front, longitudinal
No. cylinders and layout: 4, in line - light alloy cylinder block and head
Capacity: 1997 cc
Bore x stroke: 55 x 83 mm
Compression ratio: 8.7: 1
Maximum power: 158 bhp at 6500 rpm
Timing system: overhead valves in a V - DOHC, chain and gears
Ignition: magneto-type
Cooling system: forced water circulation, circuit capacity 11 litres
Fuel system: mechanical pump, horizontal twin-body carburettor
Fuel tank: rear behind axle, capacity 105 litres
Lubrication system: forced, with oil radiator, circuit capacity 5.5 litres
TRANSMISSION
Drive: rear-wheel
Clutch: dry, multi-plate
Gearbox: mechanical 4-speed + reverse - centrally positioned lever
Final drive: bevel gear pair, ratio 10/39 or 10/41
SUSPENSION
Front: independent wheel, transverse arms, oblique rod, coil spring
Rear: independent wheel, longitudinal rod and central triangular arm, coil spring
Dampers: hydraulic telescopic
WHEELS
Spoked with light alloy rims - Tyres: 6.00 x 16
BRAKES
Pedal operated: hydraulic system, front and rear drums
Handbrake: mechanical on rear wheels
STEERING
Rack and sector
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Current: 12 V
STRUCTURE
Braced tubular steel chassis
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2.220 m
Track: front 1.235 m, rear 1.200 m
Length: 3.950 m (spider)
Width: 1.780 m (spider)
Height: 1.064 m (spider)
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 735 kg (spider)
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: over 220 km/h
Passengers: 2 people
6C 3000 CM 1953
ENGINE
Position: front, longitudinal
No. cylinders and layout: 6, in line - cast-iron cylinder block and light alloy head
Capacity: 3495 cc
Bore x stroke: 87 x 98 mm
Compression ratio: 8.2: 1
Maximum power: 246 bhp at 6000 rpm
Timing system: overhead valves in a V - DOHC, dual chain
Ignition: magneto-type
Cooling system: forced water circulation, circuit capacity 15 litres
Fuel system: mechanical pump, 6 horizontal single-body carburettors
Fuel tank: rear, behind seats, capacity 110 litres
Lubrication system: forced, with oil radiator, tank capacity 8 litres
TRANSMISSION
Drive: rear-wheel
Clutch: dry, multi-plate
Gearbox: manual 5-speed + reverse - centrally positioned lever
Final drive: bevel gear pair, ratios 10/37-71/41-11/47
SUSPENSION
Front: independent wheel, transverse arms, coil spring, anti-roll bar
Rear: solid axle, De Dion layout, oblique arm, coil springs
Dampers: hydraulic telescopic
WHEELS
Spoked with light alloy rims - Tyres: 6.50 x 76 - 6.50 x 16 - front 6.50 x 16, rear 7.00 x 16
BRAKES
Pedal operated: hydraulic system, front and rear drums
Handbrake: mechanical on rear wheels
STEERING
Rack and pinion
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Current: 12 V
STRUCTURE
Braced tubular sheet-steel chassis
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2.250 m
Track: front 1.310 m, rear 1.310 m
Length: 3.834 m
Width: 1.616 m
Height: 1.140 m
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 960 kg
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 250 km/h
Passengers: 2 people
2000 Sportiva 1954
ENGINE
Position: front, longitudinal
No. cylinders and layout: 4, in line - cast-iron cylinder block and light alloy head
Capacity: 1997 cc
Bore x stroke: 85 x 68 mm
Compression ratio: 9: 1
Maximum power: 138 bhp at 6500 rpm
Timing system: overhead valves in a V - DOHC, chain and gears
Ignition: coil-type
Cooling system: forced water circulation with mechanical fan, circuit capacity 10.5 litres
Fuel system: mechanical pump, horizontal twin-body carburettor
Fuel tank: rear, behind seats, capacity 80 litres
Lubrication system: forced, tank capacity 8 litres
TRANSMISSION
Drive: rear-wheel
Clutch: dry, single-plate
Gearbox: manual 5-speed + reverse - centrally positioned lever
Final drive: bevel gear pair, ratio 8/37
SUSPENSION
Front: independent wheel, transverse arms, coil spring
Rear: solid axle, De Dion layout, oblique arm and transverse rods (Watt parallelogram), coil spring
Dampers: hydraulic telescopic
WHEELS
Spoked with light alloy rims - Tyres: 6.00 x 16
BRAKES
Pedal operated: hydraulic system, front drums, rear suspended drums
Handbrake: mechanical on rear wheels
STEERING
Rack and pinion
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Current: 72 V
STRUCTURE
Braced tubular sheet-steel chassis
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2.200 m
Track: front 1.270 m, rear 1.310 m
Length: 3.600 m
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 915 kg
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 220 km/h
Passengers: 2 people
1900 Sport Spider 1954
ENGINE
Position: front, longitudinal
No. cylinders and layout: 4, in line - cast-iron cylinder block and light alloy head
Capacity: 1997 cc
Bore x stroke: 85 x 68 mm
Compression ratio: 9: 1
Maximum power: 138 bhp at 6500 rpm
Timing system: overhead valves in a V - DOHC, chain and gears
Ignition: coil-type
Cooling system: forced water circulation with mechanical fan, circuit capacity 10.5 litres
Fuel system: mechanical pump, horizontal twin-body carburettor
Fuel tank: rear, behind seats, capacity 80 litres
Lubrication system: forced, tank capacity 8 litres
TRANSMISSION
Drive: rear-wheel
Clutch: dry, single-plate
Gearbox: manual 5-speed + reverse - centrally positioned lever
Final drive: bevel gear pair, ratio 8/37
SUSPENSION
Front: independent wheel, transverse arms, coil spring
Rear: solid axle, De Dion layout, oblique arm and transverse rods (Watt parallelogram), coil spring
Dampers: hydraulic telescopic
WHEELS
Spoked with light alloy rims - Tyres: 6.00 x 16
BRAKES
Pedal operated: hydraulic system, front drums, rear suspended drums
Handbrake: mechanical on rear wheels
STEERING
Rack and pinion
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Current: 72 V
STRUCTURE
Braced tubular sheet-steel chassis
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2.200 m
Track: front 1.270 m, rear 1.310 m
Length: 3.600 m
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 915 kg
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 220 km/h
Passengers: 2 people
750 Competizione 1955
ENGINE
Position: front, longitudinal
No. cylinders and layout: 4, in line - light alloy cylinder block and head
Capacity: 1488 cc
Bore x stroke: 78 x 82 mm
Compression ratio: 10: 1
Maximum power: 145 bhp at 8000 rpm
Timing system: overhead valves in a V - DOHC, chain
Ignition: coil-type
Cooling system: forced water circulation, circuit capacity 11 litres
Fuel system: mechanical pump, 2 horizontal twin-body carburettors
Fuel tank: rear, behind seats, capacity 80 litres
Lubrication system: forced, with oil radiator, tank capacity 7.7 litres
TRANSMISSION
Drive: rear-wheel
Clutch: dry, single-plate
Gearbox: manual 5-speed + reverse - centrally positioned lever
Final drive: bevel gear pair, ratio 11/50
SUSPENSION
Front: independent wheel, transverse arms, coil spring
Rear: solid axle, longitudinal arm, T-shaped roll-bar, coil spring
Dampers: hydraulic telescopic
WHEELS
Spoked - Tyres: 5.00 x 15
BRAKES
Pedal operated: hydraulic system, front and rear drums
Handbrake: mechanical on rear wheels
STEERING
Rack and pinion
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Current: 12 V
STRUCTURE
Monocoque in sheet steel
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2.120 m
Track: front 1.220 m, rear 1.240 m
Length: 3.470 m
WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 690 kg
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 220 km/h
Passengers: 2 people