Alfa Romeo Romeo

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Alfa Romeo Romeo
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Alfa Romeo Romeo 2 Furgone
Overview
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Production1954-1983
AssemblyItaly
Spain (Romeo 2)
Body and chassis
Class Light commercial vehicle (M)
Body style Van
Pickup truck
Layout FF layout
Related Nissan Trade
Chronology
Predecessor Alfa Romeo 900
Successor Alfa Romeo AR6
Nissan Trade (Spain)

The Alfa Romeo Romeo is a light commercial, cabover van and pickup truck that was introduced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo in 1954 as the Alfa Romeo Autotutto ("all purpose"). The line of vans continued to be built until 1983, when it was replaced by relabelled Fiat and Iveco commercials. In Spain, where this vehicle was also built, it was rebodied and kept in production into the early 2000s, first as an Ebro or Avia and finally as the Nissan Trade.

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Romeo

Alfa Romeo Romeo
Overview
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Also calledAlfa Romeo T10
Alfa Romeo Autotutto
Production1954-1957 [1]
Powertrain
Engine

The first Alfa Romeo T10 "Autotutto" ("all purpose") was unveiled at the 1954 Turin Motor Show in panel and minibus versions. Later, more versions became available as Alfa Romeo introduced numerous body versions: van, high-roof van, "Promiscuo" (van with additional side windows and rear seating), minibus, school bus, ambulance, pickup, drop-side truck and double-cab truck. In addition, coachbuilding companies made their own versions.

The van used the 1,290 cc Alfa Romeo Twin Cam straight-four engine detuned to 37 hp (27 kW) and had a top speed of 60 mph (97 km/h). [2] This engine was later used on the Giulietta Berlina. The optional two-cylinder, supercharged two-stroke diesel engine had 30 hp (22 kW) and managed a top speed of 75 km/h (47 mph).

Romeo 2

Alfa Romeo Romeo 2
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Romeo 2 lorry
Overview
Production1957-1966 [1]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 4-speed manual ZF transmission
Romeo 2 minibus Romeo2.jpg
Romeo 2 minibus

The updated Romeo 2 version was introduced in 1957/ It was assembled in Italy and also built under license in Spain by FADISA (Fabricacion de Automoviles Diesel S.A.). The Spanish version had a 1.6-liter Perkins 4.99 diesel engine and a gearbox with synchronization on all forward gears. [2]

Romeo 3

Alfa Romeo Romeo 3
Overview
Also calledAlfa Romeo Romeo
Production1966
Powertrain
Transmission 4-speed manual ZF transmission
Chronology
PredecessorRomeo 2
SuccessorA12/F12

The final version, the Romeo 3, was introduced in 1966. The Romeo 3 had various improvements, including a hydraulic clutch and adjustable driver's seat. It had a short production run of around six months before being replaced by the Giulia 1300 engined F12 and A12 models. In all, some 23,000 Romeos were produced between 1954 and 1966. [3]

F12/A12 and F11/A11

Alfa Romeo F11/F12/A11/A12
Overview
Also calledEbro F-100, F-108
Production1967-1983
1973-1983 (diesel) [1]
17,899
Body and chassis
Related Nissan Trade
Powertrain
Engine 1,290 cc petrol I4
1,760 cc Perkins 4.108 diesel I4
Transmission 4-speed manual ZF transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 230 cm (91 in) [1]
Length449 cm (177 in) [1]
Width180 cm (71 in) [1]

In 1967, the Autotutto was replaced with the Giulia-engined Alfa Romeo F12 and A12 vans. [4] The front of the vehicle was updated with a wider chrome and mesh grill, and the 1,290 cc Alfa Romeo twin cam engine was updated to 52 hp (38 kW). The front-engined van had a four-speed gearbox and front-wheel drive.

In 1973, an inline-four 1,760 cc Perkins diesel (4.108) with 50 hp (37 kW) was released. [1] This engine was also available in the Giulia sedan from 1976. The van had a top speed of around 115 km/h (71 mph). The front brakes were discs and rear ones drums. Abandoning the use of a model name, "F" depicted a furgone, or van, "A" depicted an autocarro or light truck, and "12" indicated the carrying capacity of 12 quintali (1 quintale = 100 kg (220 lb)). [3]

Between 1967 and 1971, the lighter A11 and F11 versions were also available. These has a lighter payload and a lower horsepower rating. All Alfa Romeo vans were facelifted in 1977 with a new black plastic radiator grill, and chrome badging was replaced with black adhesive stickers. Production stopped in 1983, by when the total production of A11, A12, F11, and F12 vans was around 17,300 units.

In Spain

In 1967, Motor Ibérica took over FADISA, the company that made Ebro trucks and merged the companies products. The Alfa Romeo F12 was renamed the Ebro F-100 in Spain, receiving a facelift with a black plastic grille in 1971. It was completely rebodied in 1976, with the new model being sold as the Avia 1000/1250/2000 or the Ebro F-series, and was eventually renamed the Ebro Trade. In 1986 it was renamed Nissan; Nissan Motors took full control of Motor Ibérica and Ebro Trucks the following year. The Nissan Trade continued to be made until the beginning of the 2000s at the Ávila plant in Spain.

Replacement

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Alfa Romeo AR6.14
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Alfa Romeo AR8

Some Fiat and Iveco models were also marketed as Alfa Romeos as replacements for Romeo Romeo vans. The AR8 was based on the first-generation Iveco Daily, and the AR6 was a rebadged first-generation Fiat Ducato. They both carried Alfa Romeo's traditional shield-shaped grille.

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