UMM Alter II

Infobox Automobile


name = UMM Alter II
manufacturer = UMM
production = 1986-1994
class = Off Road Vehicle
assembly = Praias do Sado, Setúbal, Portugal
layout = FR layout/All wheel drive
engine = 2.5L 76 PS I4 Diesel
2.5L 110 PS I4 Turbodiesel
2.4L 115 PS I6 Turbodiesel
2.5L 130 PS I4 Turbodiesel
2.0L 82 PS I4 Petrol
2.9L 140 PS V6 Petrol
3.0L 150 PS V6 Petrol
transmission = 4-speed Manual
5-speed Manual
similar = Land Rover Defender

In 1986 the Alter II was released by the Portuguese automobile manufacturer União Metalo-Mecânica (UMM). It featured a new 4-speed manual gearbox, a new transfer case and a new suspension. The engine remained the same 2.5-litre diesel engine which developed 76 PS.

In 1987 a new facelift was made. Alongside with the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated diesel engine, it was available a new 2.5-litre Turbo Intercooler engine, a new 5-speed manual gearbox, ventilated disk brakes in the front axle, power steering and a MOMO (company) racing steering wheel.

In 1989 the Alter II was available in a long wheel-base in the pickup and soft-top versions.

In 1990 there was a crew cab chassis for the long-wheel-base model.

In 1993 there was a small facelift. A redesigned dashboard was available.

In 1996 UMM stops building the Alter II to private costumers.

The UMM Alter Troféu

The UMM Alter was also released as a "Trophy" version. It only carried two people (pilot and co-pilot), bucket seats, an adicional fuel tank for extra autonomy, and many other extras. It was offered with the following engines:

- 2.5L 130 PS I4 Turbodiesel

- 2.9L 140 PS V6 Petrol

- 3.0L 150 PS V6 Petrol

External links

* [http://www.umm.pt UMM's Official Website]
* [http://www.umm-france.com/ UMM France]
* [http://217.128.102.63/umm.new/ UMM's Unofficial French Site]
* [http://groups.msn.com/UMMownersGroup UMM Owners Group UK]
* [http://forumm.forumco.com/ Portuguese UMM forum]