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| Production | 1968 |
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| Concept car | |
| coupe | |
| Platform | RMR layout |
| Engine(s) | 1995 cc V8 |
| Transmission(s) | Colotti 6-speed manual[1] |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm (92.5 in) |
| Length | 4,176 mm (164.4 in) |
| Width | 1,785 mm (70.3 in) |
| Height | 990 mm (39.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
| Related | Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Alfa Romeo 33.2 Alfa Romeo Iguana Alfa Romeo Navajo |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini for Bertone |
The Alfa Romeo Carabo is a concept car first shown in 1968 Paris Motor Show,[1] it is designed by Marcello Gandini, working for the Bertone design studio. Carabo means beetle.
The prototype was built on the chassis of the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33, a mid-engined V8. The Carabo engine has 230 bhp (172 kW; 233 PS) at 8800 rpm, which made possible to achieve top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).[1]
The scissor doors later inspired the Lamborghini Countach.
Notes
- ^ a b c "Alfa Romeo Carabo Concept". ultimatecarpage.com. http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2287/Alfa-Romeo-Carabo-Concept.html. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
External links
- Alfa Romeo Carabo Concept, UltimateCarPage.com.
- 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo, ConceptCarz.com.
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