Alfa Romeo Vola

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Alfa Romeo Vola
Alfa Romeo Vola - FAI 2017 (2-2).jpg
Overview
ManufacturerFioravanti S.r.l. and Alfa Romeo
Also calledFioravanti Vola
Production2000
DesignerLeonardo Fioravanti
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door roadster
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedAlfa Romeo Spider
Powertrain
Engine3.0L Alfa Romeo 12V V6
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100 in)
Length4,160 mm (163.8 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,280 mm (50.4 in)

The Alfa Romeo Vola is a concept car designed by Leonardo Fioravanti in 2000.[1] The car was presented for the first time at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show. One of its most notable features is a rotating glass roof. The deck lid hinges are concentric with the top, so the trunk access is freely available, as the open roof sits on top of the trunk lid.[2] Originally livered in black with red interior, the Vola was shown at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show with a red paint and brown upholstery.[1] The same idea was later used in the Ferrari Superamerica from 2005, also designed by Fioravanti and patented as a Revocromico roof. In 2008 the rear buttresses of the Vola were remodelled similar to the Superamerica.[3] Fioravanti also refers to the car as the "Alfa Romeo LF."

Technical specifications[]

  • Engine: V6, 2 valves per cylinder
  • configuration: front transversely
  • displacement: 2,959 cc (180.6 cu in; 3.0 L)
  • power: 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp)
  • chassis: 916 Spider-derived
  • transmission: front wheel drive
  • gearbox: 5-speed manual
Side view in 2017 (with the redesigned buttresses)

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Fioravanti Vola". fioravanti.it. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  2. ^ "2001 Alfa Romeo Vola (Fioravanti)". carstyling.ru. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Alfa Romeo Vola Concept". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
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