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| image = Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva Goodwood.jpg
| name = Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva
|caption=Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva
| image = Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva 1954.jpg
| name = Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva
| aka =
| manufacturer = [[Alfa Romeo]]
| manufacturer = [[Alfa Romeo]]
| aka = Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider
| production = 1954 (two coupes and two roadsters)<ref name="ultimatecarpage.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2043/Alfa-Romeo-2000-Sportiva-Coupe.html|title=Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva Coupe|accessdate=2008-11-15|work=ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref>
| production = 1954 (4 produced)
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| predecessor =
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| designer = [[Franco Scaglione]] at [[Gruppo Bertone|Bertone]]
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| successor =
| class = [[Concept car]]
| class = [[Sports car]]
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| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]]<br /> 2-door [[Roadster (automobile)|Spider]]
| platform = [[FR layout]]
| layout = [[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
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| body_style = [[coupe]] and [[Roadster (automobile)|spider]]
| related =
| engine = 1997&nbsp;cc [[straight-4]]<ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
| engine = 2.0 L [[Inline-four engine|I4]]
| transmission = 5-speed manual<ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
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| wheelbase = {{convert|2200|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
| length = {{convert|3600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
| wheelbase = {{convert|2200|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2043/Alfa-Romeo-2000-Sportiva-Coupe.html |title=Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva Coupe |website=ultimatecarpage.com |access-date=15 November 2008}}</ref>{{sfnp|Fusi|1978}}
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| length = {{convert|3600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
| height = {{convert|1120|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
| width = {{convert|1540|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
| weight = {{convert|915|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
| height = {{convert|1120|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>
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| weight = {{convert|915|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} <ref name="ultimatecarpage.com"/>{{sfnp|Fusi|1978}}
| related = [[Alfa Romeo Disco Volante]]<br>[[Alfa Romeo 1900]]
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| predecessor =
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| designer = [[Franco Scaglione]] (Bertone)
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| successor =
| sp = uk
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The '''Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva''' is a 2-litre [[sports car]] made by [[Italy|Italian]] car manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] in 1954. Although developed to be built in a small series, just four were made — two [[coupé]]s and two [[Roadster (automobile)|spiders]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcaheritage.com/en-uk/heritage/stories/alfa-romeo-2000-sportiva|title=ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPORTIVA|access-date=21 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://supercarnostalgia.com/blog/alfa-romeo-2000-sportiva|title=GUIDE: ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPORTIVA|access-date=21 May 2022}}</ref>
The '''Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva''' is 2 litre sports car developed in the early 1950s. It was designed by [[Franco Scaglione]] from [[Gruppo Bertone|Bertone]], two coupes and two roadsters ([[Alfa_Romeo_1900#1954_Alfa_Romeo_1900_Sport_Spider|1900 Sport Spider]]) were made.

The car was intended to go mass production but that never happened and [[Alfa Romeo Giulietta|Giulietta Sprint]] took its space as more mainstream mass production car. The 2000 Sportiva has 2 liter engine fed with two twin side [[Weber carburetor|Weber]] draft [[carburettor]]s producing {{convert|138|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, that gave top speed of {{convert|220|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}.
==History==
The all [[aluminum]] body sits in [[spaceframe]] chassis (seen also in [[Disco Volante]]) and the suspension has [[De Dion axle]] at the rear.
[[File:Arese Museo Storico Alfa Romeo 1954 1900 Sport Spider 2.jpg|left|thumb|Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider, or 2000 Sportiva Spider]]
The 2000 Sportiva was intended to be produced in limited volumes for Alfa Romeo's more sporting clientele, and to be used as a high-speed [[grand tourer]] or for racing in the sport class.{{sfnp|Fusi|1978}} The car never made it into series production: only four were built, two open-top spiders (also known as [[Alfa Romeo 1900#1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider|Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider]]) and two 2-seat coupés.{{sfnp|Fusi|1978}}
Both bodies were designed by [[Franco Scaglione]] at [[Gruppo Bertone|Bertone]].
Today a metallic silver coupé and a red spider are part of the [[Alfa Romeo Museum]] collection.

Some traits of the coupé—such as the wrap-around rear window and rear end treatment—were later seen on the mass-produced [[Alfa Romeo Giulietta (750/101)|Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint]], also by Bertone.{{sfnp|Fusi|1978}}

==Specifications==
Like the earlier [[Alfa Romeo Disco Volante|Disco Volante]], the 2000 Sportiva uses a tubular [[space frame]] chassis covered by an all-[[aluminium]] body, and a [[front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout]]. Front suspension was by [[double wishbone]]s, while at the rear there was a [[De Dion axle]]. Brakes were diagonally finned [[Drum brake|drums]], the rears mounted [[Inboard brake|inboard]].
[[File:1954 Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva.jpg|thumb|Rear view of the 2000 Sportiva at the [[Alfa Romeo Museum]]]]
The engine was a [[dual overhead camshaft]] 1997.4 cc (bore 85 mm, stroke 88 mm) [[Inline-four engine|inline-four]], with a [[cast iron]] [[Cylinder block|block]], aluminium [[cylinder head]], and [[hemispherical combustion chamber]]s.{{sfnp|Fusi|1978}} Fed by two twin-choke side-draft [[Weber carburetor|Weber]] [[carburettor]]s, it produced {{convert|138|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500 rpm, giving the car a top speed of {{convert|220|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}.{{sfnp|Fusi|1978}}
The transmission was a 5-speed [[gearbox]].{{sfnp|Fusi|1978}}
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
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* {{cite book |first=Luigi |last=Fusi |title=Alfa Romeo—Tutte le vetture dal 1910—All cars from 1910 |date=1978 |publisher=Emmeti Grafica editrice |location=[[Milan]] |edition=3rd |pages=503–506 }}
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Latest revision as of 20:02, 20 December 2023

Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva
Übersicht
ManufacturerAlfa Romeo
Also calledAlfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider
Production1954 (4 produced)
DesignerFranco Scaglione at Bertone
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
2-door Spider
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L I4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,200 mm (86.6 in) [1][2]
Length3,600 mm (141.7 in) [1]
Width1,540 mm (60.6 in) [1]
Height1,120 mm (44.1 in) [1]
Kerb weight915 kg (2,017 lb) [1][2]

The Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva is a 2-litre sports car made by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo in 1954. Although developed to be built in a small series, just four were made — two coupés and two spiders.[3][4]

History

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Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider, or 2000 Sportiva Spider

The 2000 Sportiva was intended to be produced in limited volumes for Alfa Romeo's more sporting clientele, and to be used as a high-speed grand tourer or for racing in the sport class.[2] The car never made it into series production: only four were built, two open-top spiders (also known as Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider) and two 2-seat coupés.[2] Both bodies were designed by Franco Scaglione at Bertone. Today a metallic silver coupé and a red spider are part of the Alfa Romeo Museum collection.

Some traits of the coupé—such as the wrap-around rear window and rear end treatment—were later seen on the mass-produced Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, also by Bertone.[2]

Specifications

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Like the earlier Disco Volante, the 2000 Sportiva uses a tubular space frame chassis covered by an all-aluminium body, and a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Front suspension was by double wishbones, while at the rear there was a De Dion axle. Brakes were diagonally finned drums, the rears mounted inboard.

Rear view of the 2000 Sportiva at the Alfa Romeo Museum

The engine was a dual overhead camshaft 1997.4 cc (bore 85 mm, stroke 88 mm) inline-four, with a cast iron block, aluminium cylinder head, and hemispherical combustion chambers.[2] Fed by two twin-choke side-draft Weber carburettors, it produced 138 PS (101 kW; 136 hp) at 6,500 rpm, giving the car a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).[2] The transmission was a 5-speed gearbox.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva Coupe". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Fusi (1978).
  3. ^ "ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPORTIVA". Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  4. ^ "GUIDE: ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPORTIVA". Retrieved 21 May 2022.

Bibliography

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  • Fusi, Luigi (1978). Alfa Romeo—Tutte le vetture dal 1910—All cars from 1910 (3rd ed.). Milan: Emmeti Grafica editrice. pp. 503–506.
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