Alfa Romeo Nuvola concept (1996)
Concept car · 1996 · Combustion
A coachbuilding manifesto named for Tazio Nuvolari
The Nuvola ('cloud', also a nod to racing legend Tazio Nuvolari) was a two-seat coupe conceived as both design manifesto and technology demonstrator, reviving the idea of coachbuilt Alfas on a supplied rolling chassis. Its polyester body clothed a welded tubular steel spaceframe, and a longitudinal 2.5-litre twin-turbo V6 with 300 PS drove all four wheels. It survives at the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese.
Key facts
- Engine: 2.5L twin-turbo 60-degree V6
- Power: 300 PS (221 kW) at 6,000 rpm, 386 Nm
- Drivetrain: 6-speed manual, four-wheel drive
- Performance: 0-60 mph ~6 s, top speed 174 mph (280 km/h)
- Construction: Polyester body over tubular steel spaceframe
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Concept only - never produced.
- Revealed at 1996 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Automobile)
Source: Wikipedia - Alfa Romeo Nuvola