Alfa Romeo Nuvola Twin Turbo V6 Concept

The Alfa Romeo Nuvola concept car was released at the Paris International Auto Show in 1996. It is a 2-door coupe featuring a 2.5 liter (2492 cc), twin turbo 60 degree V6 coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission which puts out 300 hp (DIN) at 6000 rpms and 285 lb·ft (386 N·m) at 3000 rpms.The Nuvola accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds and goes on till 280 km/h.

The Nuvola is based on separate tubular aluminium frame with body made of polyester and it was designed to handle virtually any body style, from coupe to station wagon. The Nuvola was named after the legendary Italian race driver Tazio Nuvolari.

Alfa Romeo Nuvola Twin Turbo Specifications

Country of origin : Italy
Manufacturer : Alfa Romeo
Class : Concept car
Body style : Coupe
Numbers built : N/A (Prototype)
Produced in : 1996

Engine
Type : 60º V 6
Location : Front, transversely mounted
Construction : light alloy block and head
Displacement : 2.492 liter / 152.1 cu in
Bore / Stroke : 88.0 mm (3.5 in) / 68.3 mm (2.7 in)
Compression : 8.3:1
Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed : Fuel injection
Aspiration : Twin Turbo

Performance
Power : 300 bhp / 224 KW @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 387 Nm / 285 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
BHP/Liter : 120 bhp / liter
Top Speed : 280 km/h / 174 mph ( 0-60 mph 6.0 s )

Drivetrain
Chassis/body : glassfibre body on aluminum tubular frame
Suspension (fr/r) : double wishbones, transverse arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering : rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes : vented discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox : 6 speed Manual
Drive : All wheel drive

Dimensions
Length : 4286 mm (168.7 in)
Width : 1859 mm (73.2 in)
Height : N/A
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 2600 mm (102.4 in) / 1577 mm (62.1 in) / 1602 mm (63.1 in)

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