Alfa Romeo G1
| Alfa Romeo G1 | |
|---|---|
| File:Alfa romeo g1 limousine.jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 1921-1923 |
| Assembly | Portello, Milan, Italy |
| Designer | Giuseppe Merosi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Body style | Spider Corsa Torpedo Limousine |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,330 cc I6 sidevalve 70 bhp |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual with reverse gear |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm (130 in) |
| Length | 4,494 mm (176.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1500 kg (3306 lbs) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | A.L.F.A 40/60 HP |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo RL |
The Alfa Romeo G1 was the first all-new design from Alfa Romeo after the end of the A.L.F.A. brand. Giuseppe Merosi, while engaged in a legal dispute with Nicola Romeo regarding the brand takeover conditions, designed the update for the prewar 24HP into the revised 20/30ES and the new luxury G1.[1] The chassis was lengethened and stiffened from the 1914 40-60 HP model, entering into market territory competition with Rolls-Royce. A new 6.3 L (384 cu in) straight-6 engine was introduced, producing 70 bhp (52 kW) and 216 lb⋅ft (293 N⋅m) of torque.[2] The G1 achieved a maximum speed of 86 miles per hour (138 km/h), winning its production class at the Coppa del Garda race.[2] Total production was only 52 copies; it found virtually no customers in Italy and all 50 (bar 2 rototypes) found their way to Australia. Only one known survivoir exists; is owned by New Zealand's Alfa importer and is the oldest surviving Alfa Romeo-branded car.[3][4]
The Alfa Romeo G2, a planned improved version, was never produced after the commercial failure of the G1.
References
- ^ "P. Italiano: 'Story of the Alfa Romeo factory and plants : part 1 the early Portello'". AISA. Archived from the original on 2007-11-11. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
- ^ a b "1921 Alfa Romeo G1". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
- ^ "Press Release: Alfa Romeo". scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 2007-07-03.
- ^ "Oldest Alfa moves from farm to fame". drive.com.au. 2005. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
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