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Alfa Romeo Delfino | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
Production | 1983 |
Assembly | Italy |
Designer | Marc Deschamps at Bertone [1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Concept car |
Body style | 2-door coupé |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Platform | Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2492 cc naturally aspirated V6 (petrol) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
Length | 4,140 mm (163.0 in) |
Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
Height | 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
The Delfino is a concept car built by Alfa Romeo in 1983.
The car was a 2-door coupé designed by Bertone, and was based on the Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 platform. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1983.
The Delfino had a Busso V6 engine that displaced 2,492 cc (152.1 cu in), and developed 158 hp (117.8 kW) of power at 5600 rpm.
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