The Alfa Romeo Vola is a concept car designed by Leonardo Fioravanti in 2000.[1] The car was presented for the first time at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show. One of its most notable features is a rotating glass roof. The deck lid hinges are concentric with the top, so the trunk access is freely available, as the open roof sits on top of the trunk lid.[2] Originally livered in black with red interior, the Vola was shown at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show with a red paint and brown upholstery.[1] The same idea was later used in the Ferrari Superamerica from 2005, also designed by Fioravanti and patented as a Revocromico roof. In 2008 the rear buttresses of the Vola were remodelled similar to the Superamerica.[3] Fioravanti also refers to the car as the "Alfa Romeo LF."

Alfa Romeo Vola
Overview
ManufacturerFioravanti S.r.l. and Alfa Romeo
Also calledFioravanti Vola
Production2000
DesignerLeonardo Fioravanti
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door roadster
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedAlfa Romeo Spider
Powertrain
Engine3.0L Alfa Romeo 12V V6
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100 in)
Length4,160 mm (163.8 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,280 mm (50.4 in)

Technical specifications

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Side view in 2017 (with the redesigned buttresses)

The Vola is powered by a front mounted transverse 2,959 cc (180.6 cu in; 3.0 L) V6 with 2 valves per cylinder producing 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp). The engine is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission sending power to the front wheels. Its chassis is derived from the 916 Spider.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fioravanti Vola". fioravanti.it. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  2. ^ "2001 Alfa Romeo Vola (Fioravanti)". carstyling.ru. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Alfa Romeo Vola Concept". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 17 January 2020.