Alfa Romeo RL

Alfa Romeo RL
Alfa Romeo RLSS (1925) with Lucas body from Barcelona[1]
Overview
ManufacturerAlfa Romeo
Production1922–1927
AssemblyPortello, Milan, Italy
DesignerGiuseppe Merosi
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
RelatedAlfa Romeo RM
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2.9 L I6
  • 3.0 L I6
  • 3.2 L I6
  • 3.6 L I6
Transmission4-speed manual[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 3,440 mm (135.4 in)[3]
  • 3,140 mm (123.6 in) (RL Sport/SS)[4]
  • 2,880 mm (113.4 in) (RL T.F.)[5]
Length4,630 mm (182.3 in) Zagato
4,450 mm (175.2 in) Castagna
Width1,770 mm (69.7 in) Zagato
1,870 mm (73.6 in) Castagna
Height1,650 mm (65.0 in) Zagato
1,630 mm (64.2 in) Castagna
Kerb weight1,550 kg (3,417 lb) Zagato
1,600 kg (3,527 lb) Castagna
Chronology
PredecessorAlfa Romeo G1
SuccessorAlfa Romeo 6C 1500

The Alfa Romeo RL was produced between 1922 and 1927. It was Alfa's first sport model after World War I, designed in 1921 by Giuseppe Merosi. It had a straight-6 engine with overhead valves, and came in three different versions: Normale, Turismo and Sport. A total of 2,640 RLs were made.

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  2. ^ "Search results for "Alfa"". carfolio.com. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
  3. ^ Fusi (1978), p. 57, 65.
  4. ^ Fusi (1978), p. 67.
  5. ^ Fusi (1978), p. 76, 77.