History Alfa 6C Grand Sport

Mille Miglia winner - click to enlarge!
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German version

Alfa 6C Grand Sport
EngineIn-line six-cylinder
Displacement1752 cm³
Bore * stroke65,02 * 87,9 mm
Compression5,0 : 1
Engine controlDOHC
FuelMethanol-mixture
SuperchargingRoots-blower
Power75 kW (102 HP)
Nominal rotation speed5000 rpm
DesignFront engine, rear-wheel drive
TransmissionFour-speed, unsynchronised
Suspension f/rRigid axles, leaf springs
Tyres28 x 5.25
WeightApprox. 1000 kg + driver
Maximum speedApprox. 170 km/h
ConstructionVittorio Jano
Car bodyUgo Zagato
Year of manufacture1930
Predecessor6C 1500

It is the first car which achieves an average of more than 100 km/h at the Mille Miglia with Nuvolari as driver. It is the third victory in row of this type of Alfa. The car is praised as very light and, nevertheless, robustly. Especially facing difficult weather conditions and long races, the Alfas are in their element. Besides this light Zagato body construction, there are still heavier and more solid ones, for example from Castagna and Touring or even from English manufacturers. As successor of the P2, the Grand sport leads the company up to many successes, among others, the 1,000 miles and 24 hours of Spa.