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ALFA ROMEO P3

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Vittorio Jano designed a number of classic Grand Prix cars for Alfa and produced the dual- purpose sports and Grand Prix 2.3-litre Tipo 8C in 1931. In its sportscar form this car was particularly successful winning four Le Mans 24-hour races over the period 1931-1934. Following the 8C, a version with higher supercharger boost was produced which initially was to be named Monza after its first Grand Prix victory at that circuit in May 1931. However, Maserati and Bugatti had cars which proved they were capable of beating the Alfa… Read more

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TONALE TAKES ALFA INTO THE FUTURE

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The headlights might say Brera but there’s nothing old school about the rest of Alfa’s new Tonale which arrives in February. Alfa’s first hybrid, the compact five-seat SUV will be priced from $49,900. Featuring a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine coupled with 7-speed dual clutch transmission and 48-volt battery, the mild hybrid produces 118kW of power at 5750 rpm and 240Nm of torque at 1500 rpm. A variable geometry turbocharger helps to deliver diesel-like fuel-economy of 5.6L/100km. Tonale sits on the same platform and uses the same drivetrain as the Jeep… Read more