Alfa Romeo 900A

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Alfa Romeo 900A
Overview
Production1952-1956
Powertrain
Engine 6-cylinder 9495 cc
Dimensions
Length10.3 m (410 in)

Alfa Romeo 900A is a bus produced by Alfa Romeo from 1952 to 1956.

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Characteristics

The first model came with a length of 10.3 m. The bus had an Alfa Romeo 1606 engine with 130 HP and 2,000 revolutions per minute, with six cylinders. [1]

Two longer versions were also produced.

Production

Operators

The Alfa Romeo 900A was used by ATM in Milan, Italy.

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References

  1. "AlfaSport Club". Alfasport.net. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2015-09-26.