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1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola Concept

1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola Concept

1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola Concept

The cutting edge coupé that came to be known as Nuvola was launched at the Paris Motorshow in 1996. Designed by the Alfa Styling Centre, the sleek two seater show car made several references to Alfa Romeos of the past (from the 8C 2900 to the 6C 2500 Villa d’Este, the Giulietta Sprint Speciale and the 1900 Sprint). Futuristic luminous diode technology was used for the slim, horizontal rear lights and the tyres had a special pattern created for Alfa Romeo by Michelin. With this proposal, Alfa Romeo returned to a separate frame to which the mechanical components were attached. A welded high strength steel tubing spaceframe brings the benefits of lightness, high torsional rigidity, excellent ride quality and maximum passenger protection as well as low cost of manufacture.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $ Prototype
engine 60 Degree V6
displacement 2492 cc / 152.1 in³
power 223.7 kw / 300.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output 120.39 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 387.0 nm / 285.4 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
driven wheels Front Engine / 4WD
front brakes Vented Discs
f brake size mm / in
rear brakes Vented Discs
r brake size mm / in
length 4290 mm / 168.9 in
width 1860 mm / 73.2 in
gear ratios :1
top speed ~280.0 kph / 174.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~6.0 seconds