Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 9 concept (1955)
Concept car · 1955 · Combustion
The B.A.T. that tamed its fins toward production reality.
The final Berlina Aerodinamica Tecnica, designed by Franco Scaglione for Bertone on an Alfa Romeo 1900 chassis, the B.A.T. 9 traded the wild fins of B.A.T. 5 and 7 for a cleaner, more production-minded shape with small metal tail plates and Alfa styling cues. It kept the aerodynamic experimentation while pointing toward buildable road cars. Its 2.0-litre four produced about 115 hp for roughly 180 km/h.
Key facts
- Designer: Franco Scaglione (Bertone)
- Base: Alfa Romeo 1900 chassis
- Engine: 1975 cc inline-4, ~115 hp
- Top speed: ~180 km/h
- Status: Survives; completes the B.A.T. trilogy
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Bertone aerodynamic design study, never produced.
- Revealed at 1955 Turin Motor Show
Source: Wikipedia