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C52 Disco Volante (1952)
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C52 Disco Volante (1952)

C52 Disco Volante · 1952–1953RWD

The original 1952 C52 Disco Volante, a Carrozzeria Touring aerodynamic research prototype on the 1900 chassis with a 2.0-litre twin-cam. Its wind-tunnel teardrop body, built in spyder and coupe forms, became one of the most influential shapes in car design.

156 hpPower
220 km/hTop Speed
1952-1953Year
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C52 Disco Volante (1952), every angle

C52 Disco Volante (1952)Exterior
C52 Disco Volante (1952)Exterior
Alfa Romeo press / studio · Alfa Romeo (period press)
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.0L DOHC inline-4
Displacement2.0 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power156 hp
Top speed220 km/h
Weight735 kg
Dimensions & body
Doors2
Seats2

STORY

The Disco Volante ('flying saucer') was a series of experimental sports-racing cars built in 1952 on the 1900 chassis, bodied by Carrozzeria Touring with a radically aerodynamic, wind-tunnel-developed teardrop shape. Only a handful were built, in spyder, coupe and 'fianchi stretti' (narrow-sided) forms. In 2012 Touring Superleggera revived the name with a limited coachbuilt coupe based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

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