Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante

The final car was capable of an impressive top speed of around 140mph. Two twin choke carburettors distributor ignition wet sump lubrication 19974 cc 85x88 mm. Front longitudinal vertical straight four block and removable head in light alloy two valves per cylinder two chain driven overhead camshafts.

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5 alfa romeo 1900 c52 spider 2000cc alfa romeo 1900 c52 coupe 2000cc the touring bodied disco volantes were introduced to the press and to the public with great fanfare and the design of the disco volante became an icon recognized around the world creating an aerodynamic concept unique for the time.

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The car was distinguished by streamlined wind tunnel tested bodywork.
The alfa romeo 1900 c52 disco volante commonly known simply as alfa romeo disco volante italian for flying saucer is a series of experimental sports racing cars produced between 1952 and 1953 by italian car manufacturer alfa romeo in collaboration with milanese coachbuilder carrozzeria touring.
The 1997cc engine now developed 158bhp and was integrated into the 1900s existing tubular frame steel chassis with the modifications resulting in an overall weight of just 735kg.
Designed by gioacchino colombo the 1900 c52 disco volante was meant to have a future in production as well albeit as part of a small series encouraged by max hoffman alfa romeo importer in the united states.

1952 alfa romeo c52 disco volante the early 1950s was an exciting time for many marques.
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Some were finding a dominant foot hold in motorsports other found success in exporting their products to other countries like the us and for alfa romeo they continued to push the limits of design and technology.