ALFA 15 HP
| A.L.F.A. 15 HP | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | A.L.F.A. |
| Production | 1911–1913 |
| Assembly | Portello, Milan, Italy |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,4 L I4 |
| Transmission | 3-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 | |
| Predecessor | A.L.F.A 12 HP |
| Successor | A.L.F.A 15-20 HP |
The A.L.F.A 15 HP is a medium size car produced by A.L.F.A., a company that later became Alfa Romeo, from 1911 to 1913.
The model was derived from the 12 HP and was fitted with a four-cylinder engine, 2,413 cc of displacement.[1] Compared to the predecessor, the displacement was unchanged but power output was increased. In fact, the engine of 15 HP had a compression ratio of 4.2: 1 and developed a maximum output of 24 hp (18 kW) at 2,400 rpm. Bore and stroke were, respectively, 80 and 120 mm (3.1 and 4.7 in). It was front engined rear wheel drive car. The 15 HP had a three speed gearbox, and was equipped with the parking brake. The ground clearance was 1,300 mm (51.2 in). The 15 HP was available in two types of body, torpedo and saloon. The car had a top speed of 95 km/h (59 mph). It was designed by Giuseppe Merosi and was on sale at 9,500 lire.
Notes
- ↑ Owen (1985), p. 9.
Bibliografia
- Owen, David (1985). Grandi Marche - Alfa Romeo. Edizioni Acanthus.
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| 4-cyl. | 12 HP/15 HP | 15-20 HP | WWI | [α] | WWII | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6C 1500/1750/1900 | 6C 2300 | 6C 2500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8-cyl. | 8C 2300 | 8C 2900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix car | GP | P1 | P2 | Tipo A | Tipo B (P3) | 8C 35 | 158 | 158 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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12C | 312 | 512 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 316 | 162 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [α] 105 A.L.F.A 15-20 HP and 20-30 HP started in 1915 were completed in 1920, after the war, as Alfa Romeo models. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||