Alfa Romeo 500 Explained

Alfa Romeo 500
Manufacturer:	Alfa Romeo
Production:	1937-1945
Predecessor:	Alfa Romeo 350
Class:	Commercial vehicle, military vehicle
Engine:	6-cyl diesel engine 6100 cc 750NaN0
Length:	7.02m (23.03feet)^[1]
Width:	2.2m (07.2feet)
Height:	2.25m (07.38feet)
Weight:	38000NaN0
Sp:	uk

The Alfa Romeo 500 is a 3 tonne class truck, produced by Alfa Romeo from 1937 to 1945. The range included a diesel-powered (Deutz type F6M 313) 750NaN0 version 500RE, petrol version 500B and gas version 500BR.

The 500 was characterized by having an aerodynamic shape, which was improved over the years during production. The 500 model was the last conventional truck produced by Alfa Romeo, after which the company concentrated on producing cabover trucks.

The Alfa Romeo 500 was used by the Royal Italian Army during World War II under the heading of "500 DR." It was used in the campaign in Russia and the armored version was used in the Balkan campaign.^[2] The frame of the model was also used as basis for military buses. The Army version had a top speed of 450NaN0, and was able to exceed a maximum gradient of 27% and had a range of with a full tank (about 100 L).^[2]

From 1937 to 1940 Alfa Romeo 500 was also used by the Italian Fire Department as a fire engine or truck. The 500 was also used by Alfa Romeo and Scuderia Ferrari as a racing car transporter for both grand prix racers and Formula 1 cars.^[3] Viberti and Bergomi made various bus versions using 500 platform as basis.

Alfa Romeo 500 range

• Alfa 500 base, 1937–38, 4x2 truck, diesel engine, manufactured 1.481 units
• Alfa 500 G, gas engine
• Alfa 500 RM, reinforced chassis and gas methane
• Alfa 500 RB, reinforced chassis and petrol engine
• Alfa 500 AL, bus chassis, diesel engine
• Alfa 500 RE, military version manufactured between 1943 and 1944 357 units, petrol engine

Technical specifications

Type

Length (mm)

Wheelbase

Width

Height

Empty weight

Payload

Engine

Fuel type

Displacement cc

Power (PS at rpm)

Max speed

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Alfa 500

71481NaN1

45001NaN1

22001NaN1

22461NaN1

37500NaN0

42500NaN0

AR F6M 313 6 cylinders

Diesel

6126cc

750NaN0 2000

560NaN0

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Alfa 500 G

71481NaN1

45001NaN1

22001NaN1

22461NaN1

40000NaN0

40000NaN0

AR BG 6 cylinders

Gas

6700cc

700NaN0 2250

640NaN0

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Alfa 500 RM

72701NaN1

45001NaN1

22001NaN1

22461NaN1

56400NaN0

30400NaN0

AR BG6M 6 cylinders

Petrol

6126cc

800NaN0 2000

450NaN0

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Alfa 500 RB

71481NaN1

45001NaN1

22001NaN1

22461NaN1

40000NaN0

45000NaN0

AR BG6B 6 cylinders

Petrol

6126cc

900NaN0 2000

800NaN0

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Alfa 500 AL

86301NaN1

50001NaN1

24001NaN1

22461NaN1

-

-

AR F6M 313 6 cylinders

Diesel

6126cc

750NaN0 @ 2000

680NaN0

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Alfa 500 RE

70201NaN1

42001NaN1

20691NaN1

22501NaN1

38000NaN0

32000NaN0

AR F6M 313 6 cylinders

Diesel

6126cc

750NaN0 2000

450NaN0

Notes and References

1. Web site: Autocarro medio Alfa Romeo 500. 2011-12-31. italie1935-45.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20130404192017/http://www.italie1935-45.com/RE/photoscopes/camions/alfa500.html. 2013-04-04. dead.
2. Web site: Autocarro Alfa-Romeo 500. 2011-12-31. centoventesimo. https://web.archive.org/web/20080724191214/http://www.centoventesimo.com/mezzi/camion/alfa_rom_500/alfa_rom_500.htm. 2008-07-24. dead.
3. Web site: Alfa Romeo » 500 Race Transporter. 2011-12-31. trucksplanet.com.