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{{Infobox Automobile
{{Infobox automobile
|image = [[Image:Ar1750gs4r sx WP.jpg|250px]]
| name = Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote
|name = Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote
| image = 1967 Alfa Romeo GranSport Quattroroute Zagato, front right (Greenwich 2023).jpg
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| manufacturer = [[Alfa Romeo]]
|aka = Quattroruote 4R Zagato
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| production = 1965–1967
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|manufacturer = [[Alfa Romeo]]
|assembly = [[Zagato]]
| assembly = [[Zagato]]
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| designer = [[Ercole Spada]] at [[Zagato]]
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|production = 1965-1967
|predecessor =
| class = [[Sports car]]
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| body_style = [[Roadster (automobile)|roadster]]
|successor =
| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
|parent_company =
|class =
| related = [[Alfa Romeo Giulia]]
| engine = 1.6 L ''[[Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine|Twin Cam]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
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|body_style = [[roadster]]
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| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
|layout = [[FR layout]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|engine = 1.6 L [[Straight-4|I4]]
| length = {{convert|3670|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
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|transmission = 5-speed manual
| wheelbase =
| width = {{convert|1620|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = 3670 mm (144.4 in.)
| height = {{convert|1430|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|750|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| width = 1620 mm (63.7 in.)
| height =
| predecessor =
| weight = 750 kg (1653 lb)
| successor =
| sp = uk
|related = [[Alfa Romeo Giulia]]<br>[[Alfa Romeo 6C|Alfa Romeo 1750 Gran Sport]]
|similar =
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|designer = [[Zagato]]
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The '''Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote''' is a two-seater [[Roadster (automobile)|roadster]] made between 1965 and 1967 by Italian car manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] and the coachbuilder [[Zagato]]. The car wears [[Retro-style automobile|retro bodywork]] by Zagato, replicating the [[Alfa Romeo 6C#6C 1750 (1929–1933)|Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider Zagato]] of the early 1930s, over then-modern [[Alfa Romeo Giulia]] mechanicals. Just 92 were made.
The '''Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote''' is a two-seater [[roadster]] constructed between 1965 and 1967 by the Italian car manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]]. The car is a "retro" replica of the 1930s [[Alfa Romeo 6C#6C 1750 (1929-1933)|1750 Gran Sport]] model (although the engine is in [[Straight engine|straight-4]] rather than straight-6 configuration), and was inspired by an article published in the [[Milan]]-based car magazine ''[[Quattroruote]]''.<ref name="sportscarmarket.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportscarmarket.com/profiles/1994/February/Alfa%20Romeo/index.html|title=1966-1968 Alfa Romeo Quattroruote Zagato|accessdate=2007-04-26|work=sportscarmarket.com}}</ref> The first prototype version was introduced in April 1965 in [[Turin]], with the first production version being unveiled the next year at the [[New York International Auto Show|New York Motor Show]]. Despite its appealing design, the car did not sell well: only 92 examples were sold.<ref name="Owen">{{cite book | author=Owen, David | title=Alfa Romeo Always With Passion | id=ISBN 1-85960-628-8 }}</ref>


==History==
The Quattroruote was hand-built around the [[Alfa Romeo Giulia|Giulia]] floorpan and mechanicals.<ref name="Owen"/> The 1570&nbsp;cc engine, gearbox and other mechanicals were from the 101-series Giulia. The 1.6 L [[Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine]] produced 106 [[Brake horsepower#Brake horsepower (bhp)|bhp]] and the top speed was {{convert|156|km/h|mph||abbr=on}}. The body was made of aluminium panels, with the chassis being constructed in the traditional way using [[Zagato]]'s tubular framework. [[Drum brake]]s were used at both the front and the rear. Car was available with
two versions: "Normale" and "Extra".<ref name="gulpmodel.interfree.it">{{Cite web|url=http://gulpmodel.interfree.it/109.html|title= Gran Sport Quattroruote|accessdate=2007-04-26|work=gulpmodel.interfree.it}} {{It icon}}</ref>


The Gran Sport was inspired by an article published by Italian car magazine ''[[Quattroruote]]'',<ref name="sportscarmarket.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sportscarmarket.com/profiles/1994/February/Alfa%20Romeo/index.html |title=1966–1968 Alfa Romeo Quattroruote Zagato |website=sportscarmarket.com |access-date=26 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114095218/http://www.sportscarmarket.com/profiles/1994/February/Alfa%20Romeo/index.html |archive-date=2005-01-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was built in collaboration with Milanese coachbuilder Zagato.
Another "replica" of the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750, the Pettenella Leontina Sport ''Zagato'' roadster, was built by Carrozzeria Pettenella between 1975 and 1976.<ref name="motorbase.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1192224437/|title=1976 Pettenella Leontina Sport 'Zagato' roadster|accessdate=2007-04-26|work=motorbase.com}}</ref>


The first prototype was introduced in April 1965 at a coachbuilders' motor show at the ''[[Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile]]'' in [[Turin]], while the first production version was unveiled a year later, at the [[New York International Auto Show|New York Auto Show]].{{sfnp|Fusi|1978|pages=631–632}}
Given the relative lack of sales success when it was introduced, the rarity of the car has made it quite collectible nowadays.

Alfa Romeo supplied a purpose-built bare chassis to Zagato, where the bodies were hand-built and the cars finished.<ref name="Owen"/> Engine, gearbox and other mechanicals were from the 105-series [[Alfa Romeo Giulia|Giulia TI]].{{sfnp|Fusi|1978|pages=631–632}} The vehicles were sold through Alfa Romeo's dealer network. Alfa Romeo produced 12 chassis in 1965, 52 in 1966, and 29 in 1967.{{sfnp|Fusi|1978|pages=855–856}}<ref name="Owen">{{cite book |last=Owen |first=David |title=Alfa Romeo—Always With Passion |date=1999 |publisher=Haynes |isbn=1-85960-628-8}}</ref>

[[File:Alfa-Romeo 6C-1750-GS Front-view.JPG|thumb|The inspiration for the Gran Sport Quattroruote, the 1930 6C1750 Gran Sport Spider Zagato]]

==Specifications==

The 1,570&nbsp;cc ''[[Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine|Alfa Romeo Twin Cam]]'' [[inline-four engine]] produced {{convert|92|PS|kW bhp|abbr=on|adj=mid|[[Deutsches Institut für Normung|DIN]]}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm, for a top speed of {{convert|155|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.{{sfnp|Fusi|1978|page=633}} Transmission, suspension and steering were all carried over from the Giulia: 5-speed [[Manual transmission|gearbox]], [[double wishbone suspension]] at the front and a [[solid axle]] at the rear, [[coil spring]]s, and [[rack and pinion]] steering. On aesthetic grounds 15-inch knock-off [[wire wheel]]s and [[drum brake]]s (front three-shoe and rear two-shoe) were fitted instead of the Giulia's steel wheels and four wheel disc brakes. The body was made of aluminium panels over a tubular framework, after Zagato's traditional construction method. The car was available in two versions: "Normale" and "Extra".<ref name="gulpmodel.interfree.it">{{cite web |url=http://gulpmodel.interfree.it/109.html |title=Gran Sport Quattroruote |website=gulpmodel.interfree.it |language=it |access-date=26 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070421233842/http://gulpmodel.interfree.it/109.html |archive-date=2007-04-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
As a true roadster, the Gran Sport had removable side curtains and top. There was no boot lid, as a spare wheel was carried at the rear, and the luggage compartment was accessible from behind the seats.


==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 }}
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Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote
Übersicht
ManufacturerAlfa Romeo
Production1965–1967
AssemblyZagato
DesignerErcole Spada at Zagato
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body styleroadster
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedAlfa Romeo Giulia
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L Twin Cam I4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length3,670 mm (144.5 in)
Width1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Kerb weight750 kg (1,653 lb)

The Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote is a two-seater roadster made between 1965 and 1967 by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo and the coachbuilder Zagato. The car wears retro bodywork by Zagato, replicating the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider Zagato of the early 1930s, over then-modern Alfa Romeo Giulia mechanicals. Just 92 were made.

History

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The Gran Sport was inspired by an article published by Italian car magazine Quattroruote,[1] and was built in collaboration with Milanese coachbuilder Zagato.

The first prototype was introduced in April 1965 at a coachbuilders' motor show at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin, while the first production version was unveiled a year later, at the New York Auto Show.[2]

Alfa Romeo supplied a purpose-built bare chassis to Zagato, where the bodies were hand-built and the cars finished.[3] Engine, gearbox and other mechanicals were from the 105-series Giulia TI.[2] The vehicles were sold through Alfa Romeo's dealer network. Alfa Romeo produced 12 chassis in 1965, 52 in 1966, and 29 in 1967.[4][3]

The inspiration for the Gran Sport Quattroruote, the 1930 6C1750 Gran Sport Spider Zagato

Specifications

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The 1,570 cc Alfa Romeo Twin Cam inline-four engine produced 92 PS DIN (68 kW; 91 bhp) at 6,000 rpm, for a top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph).[5] Transmission, suspension and steering were all carried over from the Giulia: 5-speed gearbox, double wishbone suspension at the front and a solid axle at the rear, coil springs, and rack and pinion steering. On aesthetic grounds 15-inch knock-off wire wheels and drum brakes (front three-shoe and rear two-shoe) were fitted instead of the Giulia's steel wheels and four wheel disc brakes. The body was made of aluminium panels over a tubular framework, after Zagato's traditional construction method. The car was available in two versions: "Normale" and "Extra".[6] As a true roadster, the Gran Sport had removable side curtains and top. There was no boot lid, as a spare wheel was carried at the rear, and the luggage compartment was accessible from behind the seats.

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote.
  1. ^ "1966–1968 Alfa Romeo Quattroruote Zagato". sportscarmarket.com. Archived from the original on 2005-01-14. Retrieved 26 April 2007.
  2. ^ a b Fusi (1978), pp. 631–632.
  3. ^ a b Owen, David (1999). Alfa Romeo—Always With Passion. Haynes. ISBN 1-85960-628-8.
  4. ^ Fusi (1978), pp. 855–856.
  5. ^ Fusi (1978), p. 633.
  6. ^ "Gran Sport Quattroruote". gulpmodel.interfree.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2007-04-21. Retrieved 26 April 2007.

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.
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