Alfa Romeo Abarth 2000 Coupe Explained

Alfa Romeo Abarth 2000 Coupe
Manufacturer:Abarth/Alfa Romeo
Production:1954
Designer:Giovanni Savonuzzi
Class:Sports car
Layout:FR
Engine:1975cc I4
Transmission:4-speed manual
Weight:8900NaN0
Wheelbase:26301NaN1

The Alfa Romeo Abarth 2000 Coupe (also known as the Abarth-Alfa Romeo 2000 Coupe) is a one-off concept car produced by Abarth, in collaboration with Alfa Romeo, and designed by Ghia, in 1954.[1]

History

The coupe was designed by Italian automotive designer Giovanni Savonuzzi, who based it on the design of the Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint, and was later presented by Virgilio Conrero at the 1954 Turin and Paris Motor Shows. The engine is a two-valve per cylinder, Alfa Romeo 1975 cc four-cylinder, producing @ 6,600 rpm, with a compression ratio of 8.5:1, and drives the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. This propels the car to a top speed of . The car use a conventional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with the whole package weighing only .[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABARTH ALFA ROMEO ABARTH 2000 COUPE 1954. 21 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Specifications: Abarth Coupe Sport 2000 Ghia. 21 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Abarth 2000 Ghia Coupe Concept based on Alfa Romeo. 21 May 2022.
  4. Web site: 1954 Abarth 2000 Ghia Coupe Concept based on Alfa Romeo - all versions specifications and performance data. 21 May 2022.