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| + | ! colspan=2 |'''Alfa Romeo Montreal''' | ||
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|Number built:||3917 | |Number built:||3917 | ||
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|Engine Config:||V8 DOHC | |Engine Config:||V8 DOHC | ||
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|Enging Power:||200bhp@6500 | |Enging Power:||200bhp@6500 | ||
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| − | |Top Speed | + | | Transmission || [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] 5-speed manual |
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| + | | Wheelbase || 2.35 m | ||
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| + | | Length || 4.22 m | ||
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| + | | Width || 1.672 m | ||
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| + | | Height || 1.205 m | ||
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| + | | Ground clearance || | ||
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| + | | Weight || 1270 kg | ||
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| + | | Top speed || | ||
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| + | |fuel capacity || 62.5 L | ||
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| + | |Top Speed || 132mph | ||
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| + | | Designer || [[Marcello Gandini]] at [[Bertone]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:Alfa Romeo Montreal White.jpg|270px|thumb|Side profile of Montreal]] | ||
| − | The '''Alfa Romeo Montreal''' | + | The '''Alfa Romeo Montreal''' is a 2+2 [[coupé]] automobile produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] from 1970 to 1977. |
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| − | + | == Concept car== | |
| + | The Alfa Romeo Montreal was introduced as a [[concept car]] in 1967 at [[Expo 67]], held in [[Montreal]], Canada. Originally, the concept cars were displayed without any model name, but the public took to calling it ''The Montreal''. It was a 2+2 coupe using the 1600 cc engine of the [[Alfa Romeo Giulia]] Ti and the chassis of the [[Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT]], with a body designed by [[Marcello Gandini]] at [[Bertone]]. | ||
| + | One of the two concept cars built for [[Expo 67]] is displayed in the [[Alfa_Romeo_Museum|Alfa Romeo Historical Museum]] in [[Arese]], [[Italy]], while the other is in museum storage. | ||
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| − | == | + | == Production version == |
| − | + | [[Image:Alfa Montreal C pillar.jpg|left|thumb|Alfa Romeo Montreal C pillar]] | |
| − | + | The first production car, Tipo 10564, was shown at the 1970 [[Geneva Motor Show]] and was quite different from the original, using a 2593 cc 90° [[dry-sump lubrication|dry-sump lubricated]] [[V8]] engine with [[SPICA]] (Società Pompe Iniezione Cassani & | |
| + | Affini) [[fuel injection]] that produced around 200 PS, coupled to a five-speed [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] gearbox and a [[limited-slip differential]]. This engine was derived from the 2-litre V8 used in the [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale|33 Stradale]] and in the Tipo 33 sports prototype racer. The chassis and running gear of the production Montreal were taken from the [[Alfa Romeo Sprint GT (Veloce)|Giulia GTV]] coupé and comprised [[double wishbone suspension]] with coil springs and dampers at the front and a [[live axle]] with [[limited slip differential]] at the rear. | ||
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| + | Since the concept car was already unofficially known as ''The Montreal'', Alfa Romeo kept the model name in production. | ||
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| + | Stylistically, the most eye catching feature is the car's front end with four headlamps partly covered by unusual "grilles", that retract when the lights are switched on. Another stylistic element is the [[NACA duct]] on the [[Hood (vehicle)|bonnet]]. The duct is actually blocked off since its purpose is not to draw air into the engine, but to optically hide the [[power bulge]]. The slats behind the doors contain the cabin vents, but apart from that only serve cosmetic purposes. | ||
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| + | == Production == | ||
| + | Production was split between the Alfa Romeo plant in [[Arese]] and Carrozzeria Bertone's plants in [[Caselle Torinese|Caselle]] and [[Grugliasco]] outside [[Turin]]. Alfa Romeo produced the chassis sans engine or mechanicals and sent it to Caselle where Bertone fitted the body. After body fitment, the car was sent to Grugliasco to be degreased, partly zinc coated, manually spray painted and have the interior fitted. Finally, the car was returned to Arese to have the engine and mechanicals installed. It is worth noting that because of this production method, there is not necessarily [[Number matching|any correspondence]] between chassis number, engine number and production date. | ||
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| + | The Montreal remained generally unchanged until it was discontinued in 1977. By then, production had long ceased already as Alfa were struggling to sell their remaining stock. Total number built was 3917; none of them were sold in [[Montreal, Quebec]] since Alfa did not develop a North American version to meet the US/Canadian emission control requirements. A Montreal can be seen in 1974 [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071412/ The Marseille Contract] movie where [[Michael Caine]] drives a metallic dark brown example. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Performance and specifications== |
| − | + | [[Image:Alfa Romeo Montreal engine TCE.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Montreal engine]] | |
| − | *[ | + | * Engine: 2593 cc quad-cam 90° [[V8]] |
| − | * | + | * Top speed: 220 km/h |
| + | * 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 7.4 seconds | ||
| + | **(measured top speed 224 km/h, 7.1 seconds 0-100 km/h (62 mph) by Quattroruote magazine) | ||
| + | * Standing quarter mile: 15.1 seconds | ||
| + | * Standing km: 27.6 seconds | ||
| + | * Power: 200 PS (230 bhp SAE) at 6500 rpm | ||
| + | * Torque: 235 Nm(24 m·[[kgf]]) at 4750 rpm | ||
| + | == Gallery == | ||
'''1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal''' | '''1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal''' | ||
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| − | [[ | + | ==Trivia== |
| + | *[[Michael Caine]] drives a metallic dark brown Montreal in the 1974 movie [http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0071412/ The Marseille Contract] | ||
| + | *One of the two prototypes built for [[Expo 67]] remains in Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in [[Arese]], [[Italy]]. | ||
| − | + | ==External links== | |
| − | ''' | + | *[http://www.alfamontreal.info/ The Alfa Romeo Montreal Website] |
| + | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIvXtLy8qtE '''Alfa Romeo Montreal Video'''] | ||
| + | * The Montreal: [http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/orange/Bilder/montreal.jpg], [http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/technik/Bilder/montreal1.jpg], [http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/prototyp/Bilder/montreal3.jpg], [http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/technik/Bilder/montreal.jpg], [http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/technik/Seiten/montreal4.htm], [http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/gallery/Bilder/alfamontreal13.jpg] | ||
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[[Category:Alfa Romeo vehicles|Montreal]] | [[Category:Alfa Romeo vehicles|Montreal]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Alfa Romeo vehicles|Montreal]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Coupes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Sports cars]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1970s automobiles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1967]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1970]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:29, 22 October 2009
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| Alfa Romeo Montreal | |
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| Manufacturer: | Alfa Romeo |
| Production: | 1970–1977 |
| Body Styles: | FR coupe |
| Weight: | 1270kg |
| Number built: | 3917 |
| Engine Capacity: | 2593cc V8 |
| Engine Config: | V8 DOHC |
| Engine Bore/Stroke: | 80mmx65mm |
| Enging Power: | 200bhp@6500 |
| Transmission | ZF 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2.35 m |
| Length | 4.22 m |
| Width | 1.672 m |
| Height | 1.205 m |
| Ground clearance | |
| Weight | 1270 kg |
| Top speed | |
| fuel capacity | 62.5 L |
| Top Speed | 132mph |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini at Bertone |
The Alfa Romeo Montreal is a 2+2 coupé automobile produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1970 to 1977.
Concept car
The Alfa Romeo Montreal was introduced as a concept car in 1967 at Expo 67, held in Montreal, Canada. Originally, the concept cars were displayed without any model name, but the public took to calling it The Montreal. It was a 2+2 coupe using the 1600 cc engine of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti and the chassis of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT, with a body designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone. One of the two concept cars built for Expo 67 is displayed in the Alfa Romeo Historical Museum in Arese, Italy, while the other is in museum storage.
Production version
The first production car, Tipo 10564, was shown at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show and was quite different from the original, using a 2593 cc 90° dry-sump lubricated V8 engine with SPICA (Società Pompe Iniezione Cassani & Affini) fuel injection that produced around 200 PS, coupled to a five-speed ZF gearbox and a limited-slip differential. This engine was derived from the 2-litre V8 used in the 33 Stradale and in the Tipo 33 sports prototype racer. The chassis and running gear of the production Montreal were taken from the Giulia GTV coupé and comprised double wishbone suspension with coil springs and dampers at the front and a live axle with limited slip differential at the rear.
Since the concept car was already unofficially known as The Montreal, Alfa Romeo kept the model name in production.
Stylistically, the most eye catching feature is the car's front end with four headlamps partly covered by unusual "grilles", that retract when the lights are switched on. Another stylistic element is the NACA duct on the bonnet. The duct is actually blocked off since its purpose is not to draw air into the engine, but to optically hide the power bulge. The slats behind the doors contain the cabin vents, but apart from that only serve cosmetic purposes.
Production
Production was split between the Alfa Romeo plant in Arese and Carrozzeria Bertone's plants in Caselle and Grugliasco outside Turin. Alfa Romeo produced the chassis sans engine or mechanicals and sent it to Caselle where Bertone fitted the body. After body fitment, the car was sent to Grugliasco to be degreased, partly zinc coated, manually spray painted and have the interior fitted. Finally, the car was returned to Arese to have the engine and mechanicals installed. It is worth noting that because of this production method, there is not necessarily any correspondence between chassis number, engine number and production date.
The Montreal remained generally unchanged until it was discontinued in 1977. By then, production had long ceased already as Alfa were struggling to sell their remaining stock. Total number built was 3917; none of them were sold in Montreal, Quebec since Alfa did not develop a North American version to meet the US/Canadian emission control requirements. A Montreal can be seen in 1974 The Marseille Contract movie where Michael Caine drives a metallic dark brown example.
Performance and specifications
- Engine: 2593 cc quad-cam 90° V8
- Top speed: 220 km/h
- 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 7.4 seconds
- (measured top speed 224 km/h, 7.1 seconds 0-100 km/h (62 mph) by Quattroruote magazine)
- Standing quarter mile: 15.1 seconds
- Standing km: 27.6 seconds
- Power: 200 PS (230 bhp SAE) at 6500 rpm
- Torque: 235 Nm(24 m·kgf) at 4750 rpm
Gallery
1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
- 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal 2.jpg
- 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal 3.jpg
- 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal 4.jpg
- 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal 5.jpg
- 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal 8.jpg
- 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal 9.jpg
- 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal 10.jpg
Video
| How the lights work... |
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Trivia
- Michael Caine drives a metallic dark brown Montreal in the 1974 movie The Marseille Contract
- One of the two prototypes built for Expo 67 remains in Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese, Italy.
External links
- The Alfa Romeo Montreal Website
- Alfa Romeo Montreal Video
- The Montreal: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]
![[1]](http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/orange/Bilder/montreal.jpg){kind=link}
![[2]](http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/technik/Bilder/montreal1.jpg){kind=link}
![[3]](http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/prototyp/Bilder/montreal3.jpg){kind=link}
![[4]](http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/technik/Bilder/montreal.jpg){kind=link}
![[6]](http://www.alfaromeo-classic.com/montreal/gallery/Bilder/alfamontreal13.jpg){kind=link}
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