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18/10/2024 3:20 pm
1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Coupe
https://www.supercars.net/blog/1952-alfa-romeo-disco-volante-coupe/
John Bono
North Jersey
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18/10/2024 3:25 pm
The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Coupe (Flying Saucer) may appear somewhat cartoonish, but the styling could be the foundation for the Jaguar XKE Coupe.
John Bono
North Jersey
18/10/2024 3:26 pm
I have ALWAYS believed in Flying Saucers. Now, thanks to you, John, we have proof!
Always liked this little car. Big E-Type influence in the back end before Jaguar's '61. Hmmm. Great choice John; thanks!
18/10/2024 3:27 pm
HA! Two great minds. We posted at the same time.The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Coupe (Flying Saucer) may appear somewhat cartoonish, but the styling could be the foundation for the Jaguar XKE Coupe.
18/10/2024 3:31 pm
I've always been partial to the Spider
18/10/2024 4:13 pm
The Disco Volante is a seminal moment in European automobile design.
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18/10/2024 10:43 pm
The Disco Volante is a seminal moment in European automobile design.
Disco Volante inspiration
https://www.behance.net/gallery/92766141/Alfa-Romeo-8C-R-Tazio
John Bono
North Jersey
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19/10/2024 3:00 am
heres my 1/24 Leomodels. Nice representation
19/10/2024 3:55 am
@sizedoesmatter Stunning images John. Many thanks for posting this link.
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19/10/2024 8:14 am
Another fascinating automobile, John. It's a beautiful car, and it was thrilling to drive. But it is much smaller than most folks realize. That coupe must have been hard to get into.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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19/10/2024 8:27 am
@jkuvakas These are the specs
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Concept / Prototype Car |
| body stylist | Carrozzeria Touring |
| coachbuilder | Carrozzeria Touring |
| production | 3 |
| engine | Inline-4 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| fuel feed | Twin Weber Carburettors |
| displacement | 1997 cc / 121.9 in³ |
| bore | 85 mm / 3.3 in |
| stroke | 88 mm / 3.5 in |
| power | 117.8 kw / 158 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
| specific output | 79.12 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 210.67 bhp per tonne |
| body / frame | Supperleggra Aluminum & Steel Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| curb weight | 750 kg / 1654 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2220.0 mm / 87.4 in |
| front track | 1234.4 mm / 48.6 in |
| rear track | 1198.9 mm / 47.2 in |
| length | 3919.2 mm / 154.3 in |
| width | 1780.5 mm / 70.1 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~225 kph / 139.8 mph |
John Bono
North Jersey
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