Alfa Romeo 350 Explained

Alfa Romeo 350
Manufacturer:Alfa Romeo
Production:1935 - 1937
Assembly:Portello, Milan, Italy
Successor:Alfa Romeo 500
Class:Commercial vehicle
Engine:6.1 L diesel
Length:69581NaN1
Width:20601NaN1
Sp:uk

Alfa Romeo 350 is a medium Italian truck produced by Alfa Romeo in its Portello Plant. It was made after the 85 and 110 proved to be too heavy and expensive.[1]

Technical characteristics

The 350 was equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine Deutz type F6M 313[2] of 6.1 L displacement that delivered a 750NaN0 at 2000 rpm, coupled to a manual gearbox with 4 gears plus reverse gear.[3] Had place for 2 people in the cabin.

History

Like the models already in production at Portello, the 350 was also based on German Büssing model, the 275 type: the development began in 1934[4] and compared to the original version the engine was upgraded and revised chassis and brakes.[5] The production ceased in 1937, with the introduction of the 500, evolution of the 350 studied for the service in Italian East Africa.[6] The 350 was right hand drive model like all trucks built in Italy until 1974.

A total of 701 350 were produced, including the bus version.[7]

Bibliografia

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alfa Romeo 350. 2012-09-10. trucksplanet.com.
  2. Salvetti, p. 76
  3. Salvetti, p. 347
  4. Salvetti, p. 74
  5. Salvetti, p. 75
  6. Salvetti, p. 77
  7. Salvetti, p. 410