| Alfa Romeo A15 / A19 / A38 / F20 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Also called | Saviem SG2 (A15/A19) Saviem SG4 (A38) Saviem TP3 (Sinpar TP3) (A38 4x4) |
| Production | 1967-1974 |
| Assembly | Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Avia A15/A20/A21 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | I4 Alfa Romeo-Saviem Type 599 diesel |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Alfa Romeo A15 / A19 / A38 / F20 are a discontinued line of utility trucks, or lorries, produced by Alfa Romeo from 1967 to 1974.
The models originated from the collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Saviem (part of the Renault group), which was signed in 1967. The collaboration began earlier when Renault and Alfa Romeo produced R4 and Dauphines in Italy.
The Lorries that were produced following this agreement were similar to Saviem SG2 (A15/A19) and SG4 (A38) models.[1] Around 3,500 units of A15, A38, A19 and F20 were produced in the Pomigliano d'Arco plant near Naples before 1974. The Alfa Romeo naming of lorries and vans reflected the production options chosen by the customer. This comprised a letter followed by two digits: A for "Autocarro" (truck) or F for "Furgone" (van), plus a number referring to the payload (expressed in quintals, as is the usual practice in Italy).
All models are equipped exclusively with Alfa Romeo-Saviem type 559 diesel engines, producing 72 hp (54 kW) at 3,017 cc (184.1 cu in) with a MAN-licensed direct injection. Saviem did not want this engine and insisted on mounting their own diesel engine, which developed only 65 hp (48 kW), a level of power that was deemed insufficient in comparison to competing Italian vehicles. This engine was subsequently installed in French models from 1967.