Alfa Romeo Visconti
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| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
|---|---|
| Production | 2004 |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan/coupe |
| Layout | FF layout/Four wheel drive |
| Platform | GM/Fiat Premium platform |
| Engine(s) | 60° V6 3.2 L (3195 cc) JTS Twin Turbo |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2,825 mm (111.2 in) [1] |
| Length | 4,955 mm (195.1 in) [1] |
| Width | 1,896 mm (74.6 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,474 mm (58.0 in) [1] |
| Related | Alfa Romeo 159 Alfa Romeo Brera & Spider (939) |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign |
The Alfa Romeo Visconti is a concept car made by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.The car was seen for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in 2004. The car is a four door coupé and is almost 5 metres (200 in) long. Under the bonnet is a 3.2 litre V6 JTS biturbo engine, which produces 405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp) at 6000 rpm and 680 newton metres (500 ft·lbf) of torque at 2000 rpm.
The car is front engined all-wheel-drive assisted with rear wheel steering, [2], with a six speed automatic gearbox and Brembo's composite ceramic brake discs all-round.
The name Visconti comes from old Milan family ancestry.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Alfa Romeo Visconti". ultimatecarpage.com. http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1959/Alfa-Romeo-Visconti.html. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- ^ a b "2004 Alfa Romeo Visconti Concept by Italdesign". seriouswheels.com. http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2004-Alfa-Romeo-Visconti-Concept-Italdesign.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
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