1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B
Chassis no.
412012
Engine no.
422008
Coachbuilder
Pinin Farina
Beacon
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Chassis
Current Chassis
From 1937
Chassis 412012
Dampers Telescopic Type
Drum Brakes Front-Rear Hydraulic Operation
Front Suspension Unequal double wishbones and coil springs
Fuel tank capacity 100 litre
Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
Notes Chassis The chassis, born as a "Tipo Corto" (wheelbase: 2800 mm) was extended (wheelbase: 3000 mm) , probably in 1940, when it was re-bodied by Pinin Farina; in the chassis extension, a cross-shaped structure was welded to stiffen it.
Chassis Frame Ladder Frame
Rears Suspension Indipendent with transverse leafspring
Steering Worm and sector
Steering: Hydraulic-assistance N
Technical Specifications and History Y
Online Y - E' visibile
Wheel track front 1350 mm
Wheel track rear 1350 mm
Engine
Current Engine
From 1992
Arrangement Inline
Bore 68 mm
Stroke 100 mm
Compression Ratio 5.75 : 1
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 2905 cc
Cylinders 8
Electrical equipment Volt 12
Engine 422008
Engine Type Front
Fuel System Carburettors Number 2
Gearbox Number of forward speed 4
Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
Maximum power 180 hp
Maximum power 5200 rpm
Notes Fuel System 2 twin-lobe superchargers
Notes Gearbox Transaxle
Notes Engine Biblock: light alloy cylinder block divided into 2 groups of 4 cylinders.
Supercharged Y
Technical Specifications and History Y
Timing Gear In the middle of the two blocks.
Top speed 180 Km/h
Transmission Clutch Dry dual disc Mechanical
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Valvetrain DOHC
Transmission Wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Previous Engines View all (3)
Historical Engine
From 1960
Arrangement Inline
Cylinders 6
Engine TBD
Manufacturer JAGUAR
Notes Gearbox A Jaguar transmission was used excluding the original Transaxle, used only as a final diff, probably emptied of its unnecessary parts.
Technical Specifications and History Y
Historical Engine
From 1947
Arrangement Inline
Cylinders 6
Engine C48-3998
Manufacturer CHRYSLER
Technical Specifications and History Y
Historical Engine
From 1937
Arrangement Inline
Bore 68 mm
Stroke 100 mm
Compression Ratio 5.75 : 1
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 2905 cc
Cylinders 8
Electrical equipment Volt 12
Engine 422008
Engine Type Front
Fuel System Carburettors Number 2
Gearbox Number of forward speed 4
Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
Maximum power 180 hp
Maximum power 5200 rpm
Notes Fuel System 2 twin-lobe superchargers
Notes Gearbox Transaxle
Notes Engine Biblock: light alloy cylinder block divided into 2 groups of 4 cylinders.
Supercharged Y
Technical Specifications and History Y
Timing Gear In the middle of the two blocks.
Top speed 180 Km/h
Transmission Clutch Dry dual disc Mechanical
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Valvetrain DOHC
Transmission Wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Body
Current Body
From 1992
Coachbuilder Pinin Farina
Colour Grey
Wheels type Steel
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Drophead coupe-Convertible
Tyres Front size 5,50 x 19
Tyres Rear size 5,50 x 19
Unladen weight 1335 kg
Previous Bodies View all (5)
Historical Body
From 1959
Coachbuilder Pinin Farina
Colour Red
Wheels type Steel
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Drophead coupe-Convertible
Tyres Front size 5,50 x 19
Tyres Rear size 5,50 x 19
Unladen weight 1335 kg
Historical Body
From 1947
Coachbuilder Pinin Farina
Colour Two tone red/yellow with grey soft top
Wheels type Steel
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Other colour Two tone red/yellow with grey soft top
Type of body Drophead coupe-Convertible
Tyres Front size 5,50 x 19
Tyres Rear size 5,50 x 19
Unladen weight 1335 kg
Historical Body
From 1940
Coachbuilder Pinin Farina
Wheels type Steel
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Drophead coupe-Convertible
Tyres Front size 5,50 x 19
Tyres Rear size 5,50 x 19
Unladen weight 1335 kg
Historical Body
From 1937
Coachbuilder Pinin Farina
Wheels type Wire
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Sport and Barchetta
Tyres Front size 5,50 x 19
Tyres Rear size 5,50 x 19
Historical Body
Coachbuilder Alfa Romeo
Notes body "botticella". It is supposed that #412008 (8C 2900 A) could be one of the very first chassis with "botticella" body, and that later might be renumbered #412012 (8C 2900 B) .
Type of body Sport and Barchetta
Interior
Current Interior
From 1992
Cockpit/panels Grey
Hand drive RHD - Right Hand Drive
Material Leather
Number of seats 2
Seats Grey
Previous Interiors View all (3)
Historical Interior
From 1947
Cockpit/panels Blue
Hand drive RHD - Right Hand Drive
Material Leather
Number of seats 2
Seats Blue
Historical Interior
From 1940
Hand drive RHD - Right Hand Drive
Material Leather
Number of seats 2
Historical Interior
From 1937
Hand drive RHD - Right Hand Drive
Material Leather
Number of seats 2