The Alfa Romeo 800 is an Italian heavy truck produced by Alfa Romeo between 1940 and 1947. It was first produced as a military version 800RE[3] and after the war as a civilian version. The military version was initially used only in the Italian Army ("Regio Esercito"), mainly in North Africa, Russia and occupied France.[4] The 800 was equipped with an 8.7 L diesel engine and could reach a top speed of 50 kilometres per hour (31 mph).[1] There were also gas generator and gasoline models produced. A half track prototype version a CSEM 800RE (Centro Studi ed Esperienze della Motorizzazione - the Italian Army's vehicle research and development organization) was also made for Italian army.[5] Some of 800RE were also converted to German Army as Maultier, this vehicle had also tracks in rear.[6]
| Alfa Romeo 800 Alfa Romeo 800RE | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 1940–1947 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle, military vehicle |
| Body style | extended cab, sleeper cab |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 8,725 cc 108 hp (81 kW) 6-cylinder diesel[1] |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 6.84 m (269 in)[2] |
| Width | 2.35 m (93 in) |
| Height | 2.85 m (112 in) |
| Kerb weight | 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo 50 |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo Romeo (after 1954) |
The 800 was replaced by the model 900. All the series was then replaced by the slightly lighter Alfa Romeo Romeo, that served as the company's only commercial vehicle for decades to come.
| Alfa Romeo 900 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 1947–1954 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 9,500 cc 130 PS (96 kW) 6-cylinder diesel |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Alfa Romeo 900
editThe Alfa Romeo 900 is a truck produced by Alfa Romeo from 1947 to 1954. As a line, the model was virtually identical to the Alfa Romeo 800, of which it took its place. The new truck had a 9,500 cc engine with an output of 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp). The loading capacity was increased to 9 tonnes. A three-axis version was also available.[7][8]
| Alfa Romeo 950 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 1954–1958 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 9,500 cc 130 PS (96 kW) 6-cylinder diesel |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Alfa Romeo 950
editBy the mid-1950s the Model 900 was updated and became known as the Model 950. The main difference between two models is small windows behind the front doors of the cab. The 950 was produced until 1958, when it was replaced by the entirely-new Mille.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Alfa Romeo » 800RE". www.trucksplanet.com. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "Alfa-Romeo 800 Specifications". ww2armor.jexiste.fr. Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo 800". trucksplanet. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "Lastkraftwagen 6,5 t Alpha (i) Typ 800 R.E." german.o5m6.de. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo 800RE CSEM". www.trucksplanet.com/catalog. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ Lepage, Jean-Denis G. G. (18 November 2014). German Military Vehicles of World War II: An Illustrated Guide to Cars ... - Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage - Google-kirjat. ISBN 9780786462520. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ^ Trucksplanet: Alfa Romeo 900 (Commercial vehicles) - Trucksplanet, accessdate: 17. July 2018
- ^ Trucksplanet: Alfa Romeo 900 "Fuoriserie" (Commercial vehicles) - Trucksplanet, accessdate: 17. July 2018
- ^ Trucksplanet: Alfa Romeo 950 (Commercial vehicles) - Trucksplanet, accessdate: 4. October 2018