Alfa Romeo Matta

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Alfa Romeo 1900M
Alfa Romeo "Matta"
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Also called Alfa Romeo Matta
Production 1952–1954
Layout F4 layout
Engine(s) 1.9 L I4
Transmission(s) 4-speed manual with low ratio transfer box
Wheelbase 2200 mm (86.6 in)[1]
Length 3520 mm (138.6 in)
Width 1575 mm (62 in)
Height 1820 mm (71.7 in)
Curb weight 1250 kg (2755 lb)
Related Alfa Romeo 1900

Alfa Romeo Matta or officially Alfa Romeo 1900M was 4x4 off-road vehicle. There was two different versions made AR51 and AR52 (Autovettura da Ricognizione, (Reconnaissance Vehicle or "Scout Car")).[2] AR51 was made for Italian army and AR52 was civilian version of same car. The Matta has 1884 cc 65 PS (64 hp/48 kW) twin cam engine with dry sumped lubrication. The Matta was built on separate chassis as most off road vehicles.

The Matta was built from 1952 to 1954, 2007 pieces AR51 and 154 AR52 version. Starting from 1954 the Italian army changed to the technically simpler Fiat Campagnola.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Alfa Romeo 1900M Matta. alfaworkshop.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-08-13.
  2. ^ a b What's the Matta?. myweb.tiscali.co.uk. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
  3. ^ 1900 M AR 51 - AR 52 (tipo 1412). cuorialfisti.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.

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