Alfa Romeo RL

Alfa Romeo RL
Alfa Romeo RL
	Alfa Romeo RLSS (1925) with Lucas body from Barcelona
Overview
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	1922–1927
Assembly	Portello, Milan, Italy
Designer	Giuseppe Merosi
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Alfa Romeo RM
Powertrain
Engine	2.9 L I6; 3.0 L I6; 3.2 L I6; 3.6 L I6;
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,440 mm (135.4 in); 3,140 mm (123.6 in) (RL Sport/SS); 2,880 mm (113.4 in) (RL T.F.);
Length	4,630 mm (182.3 in) Zagato; 4,450 mm (175.2 in) Castagna
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in) Zagato; 1,870 mm (73.6 in) Castagna
Height	1,650 mm (65.0 in) Zagato; 1,630 mm (64.2 in) Castagna
Kerb weight	1,550 kg (3,417 lb) Zagato; 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) Castagna
Chronology
Predecessor	Alfa Romeo G1
Successor	Alfa Romeo 6C 1500

The Alfa Romeo RL was produced between 1922 and 1927. It was Alfa's first sport model after World War I. The car was designed in 1921 by Giuseppe Merosi. It had a straight-6 engine with overhead valves. Three different versions were made: Normale, Turismo and Sport. RL total production was 2640.

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