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1952 - Alfa Romeo - Disco Volante Spider 1900

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Disco Volante Spider 1900 1952
General Information
Make Alfa Romeo
Model Disco Volante Spider 1900
Production Year 1952
Country
Designer Touring
Production Number 2
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2220 mm     (87,4 in)
Front Track 1230 mm     (48,4 in)
Rear Track 1200 mm     (47,2 in)
Length 3920 mm     (154,3 in)
Width 1730 mm     (68,1 in)
Height 1040 mm     (40,9 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 735 kg     (1618,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction light alloy block
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1997 cc     (121,86 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 88 mm     (3,46 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,97
Unitary Capacity 499,25 cc/cylinder    (30,47 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,73 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 158 HP     (117,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 173,1 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 215 HP/ton    (160,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 79,1 HP/litre    (59 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 225 km/h   (139,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.LongArm.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 6.00 x 16
Tyres (rear) 6.00 x 16