Alfa Romeo 6C: Difference between revisions

The more powerful 6C 1750 (1,752&nbsp;cc, 65 x 88&nbsp;mm) was introduced in 1929 in Rome. The car had a top speed of {{convertcvt|95|mi/h|km/h|abbrorder=onflip}}, a chassis designed to flex and undulate over uneven surfaces, as well as sensitive geared-up steering.<ref name=simeone>{{cite web|last1=Simeone|first1=Frederick|title=1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS|url=http://www.simeonemuseum.org/the-collection/automobile-racing-club-of-america/1929-alfa-romeo-6c-1750-ss|publisher=Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum|access-date=10 March 2015}}</ref> It was produced in six series between 1929 and 1933. The base model had a single overhead cam. Super Sport and Gran Sport versions had a double overhead cam engine (DOHC). Again, a supercharger was available. Most of the cars were sold as rolling chassis and bodied by coachbuilders such as [[Zagato]], and [[Carrozzeria Touring|Touring Superleggera]]. Additionally there were 3 examples built with [[James Young (coachbuilder)|James Young]] bodywork, one of which is a part of the permanent collection at the [[Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum]] in Philadelphia, PA, USA, in original and unrestored condition.<ref name=simeone/>

In 1929, the 6C won every major racing event in which it was entered, including the Grands Prix of Belgium, Spain, Tunis and Monza, and the [[Mille Miglia]] was won by [[Giuseppe Campari]] and [[Giulio Ramponi]]. The car also won the Brooklands Double Twelve and the [[RAC Tourist Trophy|Ulster TT]]. In 1930 the car again won the Mille Miglia and [[Spa 24 Hours]].<ref name="telegraph.co.uk">{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/alfa-romeo/7861349/Classic-Alfa-Romeo-6C-review.html |title=Classic Alfa Romeo 6C review |website=telegraph.co.uk |date=2 July 2010 |access-date=2012-01-20}}</ref> Total production was 2,635.

File:RM Sotheby’s 2017 - Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SSS cabriolet - Pinin1948 Farina- Cabriolet002.jpg|6C 2500 Super Sport Pinin Farina Cabriolet

File:1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta by Touring, Berlinettafront right (Greenwich 22021).jpg|1939 6C 2500 Sport Touring Superleggera Berlinetta