- Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote
Infobox Automobile
name = Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote
aka = Quattroruote 4R Zagato
manufacturer =Alfa Romeo
assembly =Zagato
production = 1965-1967
predecessor =
successor =
parent_company =
class =
body_style =roadster
layout =FR layout
engine = 1.6 L I4
transmission = 5-speed manual
wheelbase =
length = 3670 mm (144.4 in.)
width = 1620 mm (63.7 in.)
height =
weight = 750 kg (1653 lb)
related =Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo 1750 Gran Sport
similar =
designer =Zagato The Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote was a two-seater
roadster constructed between 1965 and 1967 by the Italian car manufacturerAlfa Romeo . The car was a "retro" replica of the 1930s 1750 Gran Sport model (although the engine was in straight-4 rather than straight-6 configuration), and was inspired by an article published in theMilan -based car magazine "Quattroruote ".Cite web|url=http://www.sportscarmarket.com/profiles/1994/February/Alfa%20Romeo/index.html|title=1966-1968 Alfa Romeo Quattroruote Zagato|accessdate=2007-04-26|work=sportscarmarket.com] The first prototype version was introduced in April 1965 inTurin , with the first production version being unveiled the next year at the New York Motor Show. Despite its appealing design, the car did not sell well: only 92 examples were sold.cite book | author=Owen, David | title=Alfa Romeo Always With Passion | id=ISBN 1-85960-628-8 ]The Quattroruote was hand-built around the Giulia floorpan and mechanicals.cite book | author=Owen, David | title=Alfa Romeo Always With Passion | id=ISBN 1-85960-628-8 ] The 1570 cc engine, gearbox and other mechanicals were from the 101-series Giulia. The 1.6 L
Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine produced 106 bhp and the top speed was Auto kmh|156. The body was made of aluminium panels, with the chassis being constructed in the traditional way usingZagato 's tubular framework.Drum brake s were used at both the front and the rear. Car was available withtwo versions: "Normale" and "Extra".Cite web|url=http://gulpmodel.interfree.it/109.html|title= Gran Sport Quattroruote|accessdate=2007-04-26|work=gulpmodel.interfree.it It icon]Another "replica" of the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750, the Pettenella Leontina Sport "Zagato" roadster, was built by Carrozzeria Pettenella between 1975 and 1976.Cite web|url=http://www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1192224437/|title=1976 Pettenella Leontina Sport 'Zagato' roadster|accessdate=2007-04-26|work=motorbase.com]
Given the relative lack of sales success when it was introduced, the rarity of the car has made it quite collectible nowadays.
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