Alfa Romeo Proteo
| Alfa Romeo Protèo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo Stola |
| Also called | Alfa Romeo 164 Proteo |
| Production | 1990–1991 |
| Designer | Alberto Bertelli at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under Walter de Silva[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé cabriolet |
| Layout | Front-engine four-wheel drive |
| Related | Alfa Romeo 164 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0L Alfa Romeo 24V V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,148 mm (163.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,467 kg (3,234 lb) |
The Alfa Romeo Protèo concept car was released at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991. It is a 2-door coupé cabriolet with folding roof, featuring a 3.0 liter quad-cam 24-valve (2959 cc), 60 degree V6 coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).[2] The engine used in Protèo produces 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp). The Protèo uses shortened floorpan used in Alfa Romeo 164 and features four wheel drive and steering.[3] Many of the Protèo's design cues were influenced by the Alfa Romeo 916 series GTV/Spider, which was designed in July 1988.[4] First design sketches by Alberto Bertelli are dated for December 1989.[1] The name Protèo is derived from a Greek deity Proteus. Concept was presented in a dark metallescent red paintwork, that was later included in the Alfa Romeo range as Rosso Proteo.[5]
The prototype is on display at the Alfa Romeo History Museum in Arese, Italy.
References
- ^ a b "STUDIOTORINO - 199002". studiotorino.com. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ^ "Concept Cars: Alfa Romeo Proteo". diseno-art.com. Archived from the original on 29 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
- ^ "concept cars Alfa Romeo Proteo". italiaspeed.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
- ^ "The development of Alfa's 916 GTV & Spider". thethinkersgarage.com. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "At MAUTO, three concept cars: Alfa Romeo Proteo, Fiat Scia and Lancia Dialogos". media.stellantis.com. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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