Alfa Romeo Gloria

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Alfa Romeo Gloria
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Overview
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Production2013 (Concept car)
Designer European Design Institute
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive car (D)
Body style 4-door saloon
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Alfa Romeo Giulia
Powertrain
Engine 2.4L V6
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 114.2 in (2.90 m)
Length185 in (4.70 m)
Width75 in (1.91 m)
Height50 in (1.27 m)

The Alfa Romeo Gloria is a concept compact executive car made by the Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo. It was first shown to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. [1] Unusually, the concept was designed by 20 students of transportation design at the European Design Institute of Turin. [2]

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Technical details

The Gloria is a 4-door saloon with rear suicide doors, sitting on a long 114.2 in (2.90 m) wheelbase, 185 in (4.70 m) overall length, 75 in (1.91 m) overall width and 50 in (1.27 m) overall height.

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References

  1. "Geneva motor show 2013: Alfa Romeo Gloria". Autocar. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  2. "Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept". Car and Driver. February 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.