The Alfa Thread

[Wschnitz]

It looks disgustingly good for an ugly sedan.

Might have to find an RC body of it.

[BlackbirdM3]

Yes its a Milano. Different fenders. I'm not 100% sure, but was the 155 a later version of the Milano? Done right, a Milano can look really good. They have lots of electrical issues from what I'm told by people who either have or have had them. I think they have a De Dion rear end as well.

Will

[LateFan]

Yep, Alfetta chassis with De Dion rear end.

155 was a front wheel drive car, totally different. But there was this version...
"Also available was the 155 Q4, which had a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and a permanent four-wheel drive powertrain, both borrowed from the Lancia Delta Integrale; it was essentially a Lancia Delta Integrale with a different body."


pictures...1964 Giulia TI...

[LateFan]

Calling Blackbird....

69 GTV for sale....not red.....Healdsburg, CA

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/alfa-romeo-cars-sale-wanted/435825-1969-alfa-romeo-gtv.html

[flyboyx]

this car gives me wood! especially the side view.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alfa-Romeo-Other-6c-2500-Superleggera-body-/261981386956?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3cff4eb8cc&item=261981386956

[BlackbirdM3]

this car gives me wood! especially the side view.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alfa-Romeo-O...m=261981386956

Uh, yes please!

Will

[LateFan]

Some fun facts via Germany on the new Giulia sedan Q engine:

Bore: 86.5 mm
Stroke: 83 mm
Displacement: 2.927 cm³

Power: 510 PS / ~ 8.000 RPM
Torque: ~570 Nm / ~3.000 RPM

Compr. ratio: 9.4 : 1

direct injection

one turbo per cylinder-bank.

Rear wheel width: 285 mm


Which, it turns out, is 3/4 of the Ferrari 488 engine, not an adaption of the Maserati V6 per early reports.

[flyboyx]

maserati has been using ferrari engines in their cambiocorsa for about 15? years. i guess it doesn't surprise me too much.

i wonder how you fit all that under the hood?

[2mAn]

I've wondered how different the Maserati V8 is compared to a Ferrari

[LateFan]

Is the Maser a 60˚ vs 90 on this one? I've never seen one.

[flyboyx]

i just checked wiki. it shows 90 degrees.

do you think we could shoehorn this into an e30? 8)

[flyboyx]

for reference.

this was used in the f430 with the same horsepower and also the 458.


the ferrari intake is SO much sexier

[2mAn]

do you think we could shoehorn this into an e30? 8)

I thought about it after seeing this a few months ago...

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=347536&highlight=maserati

[LateFan]

the ferrari intake is SO much sexier

[LateFan]

Here's a real owner with a new Alfa on a race track.

She took her new 4C out on SIR (Pacific raceway now) with a professional instructor. She is (sort of) holding the camera.



The instructor says:
"The owner is a brave young lady who actually works for Lamborghini Composites Laboratory here in Seattle (yes, she's a scientist!), and came out that day with a couple of macho Lambo drivers from the factory. The Alfa got all the attention.

"This was the first time I had driven a 4C at all, track or street, and it was a pure joy. The car is so responsive in every sense, throttle, steering, brakes and shifting. The power isn't overwhelming, but plenty of grunt and very quick in terms of launch and smooth in terms of getting up north of 100mph. The car feels light and nimble but not flimsy… at upper speeds it does not feel twitchy or unstable at all. Very planted for such a small car. Acceleration is rapid but very smooth.

"It feels most similar to a Lotus but with a much more pleasing sound and more solid feel all around. It's also comparable to a Cayman R (not the GTS) but with slightly less power."

I was on that track long ago (only as a passenger and corner worker). Looks like they added a chicane doodad in the middle of the front straight. I always liked the steep downhill and the 3a / 3b combo. As a corner worker it's cool - they come down from above and behind you, and go around the station, then down the hill in front of you into 3b. So fun to watch.

As a passenger in that long left hand turn 2, it feels like the passenger mirror is about to scrape the ground and you're just sure the guy is going to roll it over on top of you.