ALFA 12 HP explained

A.L.F.A. 12 HP
Manufacturer:A.L.F.A.
Assembly:Portello, Milan, Italy
Production:1910–1911
Layout:Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine:2.4 L I4
Transmission:4-speed manual
Wheelbase:29201NaN1
Length:37801NaN1
Width:14001NaN1
Weight:9200NaN0
Successor:A.L.F.A 15 HP

The A.L.F.A. 12 HP was the second car produced by ALFA, a manufacturer who would later become Alfa Romeo.

The car was launched in the markets following the success of the 24 HP, first car made by A.L.F.A. It was a smaller car with a four-cylinder engine, 2,413 cc of displacement and 22 hp of power at 2,100 rpm (12 HP in model name referred instead to the fiscal horsepower. Bore and stroke were, respectively, 80and. The engine was at the front, while the traction was at the back. It had a four speed gearbox and drum brakes. Both engine and body were derived from 24 HP model. The track was 13001NaN1 and it was available as a torpedo and saloon bodystyles. It was designed by Giuseppe Merosi. The car reached a top speed of 900NaN0 and was on sale at 9,500 lire.

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