Montreal
At Expo ’67 in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, the world first saw the Alfa Romeo Montreal. Presented as a concept car, it was stylistically different from any previous Alfa and reached full scale production 1970.
Built as a 2+2 coupé, the Montreal was distinguished by its front headlight treatment by designer Marcello Gandini at Bertone. He fitted the headlights beind four unusual grilles which, by the time the car reached prodcution in 1970, were replaced by larger, single panels. Other unique details included a hood-mounted NACA duct and nonfunctional slats behind the doors.
The first two prototypes were powered by an inline-4 from the Alfa Romeo Giulia, but the production version was much more serious. Instead it was powered by 90° V8, with competition features like dry-sump lubrication and SPICA fuel injection. This was a derivative of the same potent V8 which was used in the Alfa Romeo 33 racecar.
Chassis details were lent from the Giulia GTV including its double wishbone front suspension with a live axle in the rear.
Almost 4000 Montreals were produced from 1970 to 1977. Ironically, none were ever sold in Montreal because Alfa Romeo was limited to European markets.
1970→1977 Alfa Romeo Montreal
1970→1977 Alfa Romeo Montreal
1970→1977 Alfa Romeo Montreal
In Detail
submitted by Richard Owen
type Series Production Car
production years 1970 – 1977
released at 1967 Montreal Expo
body stylist Marcello Gandini
coachbuilder Bertone
engine 90 Degree V8
position Front Engine
valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 2594 cc / 158.3 in³
bore 80.0 mm / 3.15 in
stroke 64.5 mm / 2.54 in
compression 9.3:1
power 149.1 kw / 200 bhp @ 6500 rpm
specific output 77.1 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 152.44 bhp per tonne
torque 235.0 nm / 173.3 ft lbs @ 4750 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels RWD
front tires 195/70VR-14
rear tires 195/70VR-14
front brakes Vented Discs
Vacuum Assist
rear brakes Discs
front wheels F 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in
rear wheels R 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in
steering Recirculating Ball
f suspension Wishbones
Coil Springs, Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Live Axle
Coil Springs, Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight 1312 kg / 2892 lbs
wheelbase 2527 mm / 99.5 in
front track 1372 mm / 54.0 in
rear track 1341 mm / 52.8 in
length 3962 mm / 156.0 in
width 1676 mm / 66.0 in
height 1312 mm / 51.7 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.30:1, 1.99:1, 1.35:1, 1.00:1, 0.79:1
top speed ~222.1 kph / 138.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~8.0 seconds
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