Alfa Romeo 350 is a medium Italian truck produced by Alfa Romeo in its Portello Plant. It was made after the 85 and 110 proved to be too heavy and expensive.[1]
| Alfa Romeo 350 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 1935 - 1937 |
| Assembly | Portello, Milan, Italy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.1 L diesel |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 6,958 mm (273.9 in) |
| Width | 2,060 mm (81.1 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo 500 |
Technical characteristics
editThe 350 was equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine Deutz type F6M 313[2] of 6.1 L displacement that delivered a 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 2000 rpm, coupled to a manual gearbox with 4 gears plus reverse gear.[3] Had place for 2 people in the cabin.
History
editLike the models already in production at Portello, the 350 was also based on German Büssing model, the 275 type: the development began in 1934[4] and compared to the original version the engine was upgraded and revised chassis and brakes.[5] The production ceased in 1937, with the introduction of the 500, evolution of the 350 studied for the service in Italian East Africa.[6] The 350 was right hand drive model like all trucks built in Italy until 1974.
A total of 701 350 were produced, including the bus version.[7]
References
editBibliografia
edit- Stefano Salvetti, L'altra Alfa, Fucina Editore, Milano, 2014, ISBN 978-88-88269-38-2