Alfa Romeo 6C 1500

Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Sports

Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 (1928)

Alfa Romeo 6C 1500
Overview
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	1925–1929
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 1487 cc I6

In the mid-1920s, Alfa's RL was considered too large and heavy, so a new development began. The 2-liter formula that had led to Alfa Romeo winning the World Championship in 1925, changed to 1.5 liter for the 1926 season. The 6C1500 was introduced in 1925 at Milan, production started 1927, with the P2 Grand Prix car as starting point. Engine capacity was now 1487 cc, against the P2's 1987 cc, while supercharging was dropped. First versions were bodied by Young and Touring.

In 1928, a 6C Sport was released, with a dual overhead camshafts engine. Its sport version won many races, including the 1928 Mille Miglia. Total production was 3000 (200 with DOHC engine). Ten copies of a supercharged (compressore, compressor) Super Sport variant were also made.

Versions

Model	Engine	Max power	Fuel system	Top speed	Years	Number produced
1500 Normale	1,487 cc (90.7 cu in) SOHC I6	44 bhp (33 kW) @ 4400 rpm	single carburetor	109 km/h (68 mph)	1925–1929
1500 Sport	1,487 cc (90.7 cu in) DOHC I6	54 bhp (40 kW) @ 4500 rpm	single carburetor	125 km/h (78 mph)	1928–1929	171
1500 Super Sport	1,487 cc (90.7 cu in) DOHC I6	60 bhp (45 kW)	single carburetor	-	-
1500 Super Sport compressore	1,487 cc (90.7 cu in) DOHC I6	76 bhp (57 kW) @ 4800 rpm	single carburettor compressor	140 km/h (87 mph)	1928–1929	10
1500 TF	1,487 cc (90.7 cu in) DOHC I6	84 bhp (63 kW) @ 5000 rpm	single carburetor, compressor	-	1928–1929
						Total: 3000

Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Sport (1928)

Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Sport Spider ”Tre Posti” (1928)

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Last updated on 28 February 2014 at 02:44.