Alfa Romeo 6C 2500
Introduced in 1938, the 2500 was the last 6C road car. World War II was coming and car development
was stopped, but a few hundred 6C 2500s were built from 1940 to 1945. Postwar,
the first new Alfa model was the 1946 6C 2500 Freccia d'Oro (Golden Arrow), of
which 680 were built through 1951, with bodies by Alfa. The 2500 had enlarged
engine compared to the predecessor model, this Vittorio Jano designed double
overhead cam engine was available either one or three Weber carburetors.
The triple carburetor version was
used in the top of line SS (Super Sport) version. The 2443 cc engine was
mounted to a steel ladder frame chassis, which was offered with three wheelbase
lengths: 3,250 mm on the Turismo, 3,000 mm on the Sport
and 2,700 mm on the Super Sport. Various coachbuilders made their
own versions of the 2500, but most of the bodyworks was made by Touring of
Milan.
The Tipo 256 was a racing version
of 2500 made eight copies between 1939 and 1940 for Mille Miglia and the 24
Hours of Le Mans. It was made as Spider (convertible) and Berlinetta
(coupe) Touring bodystyles. With power of 125 bhp it could achieve top
speed of 200 km/h.
It was sold to wealthy customers
like King Farouk, Alì Khan, Rita Hayworth, Tyrone Power, and Prince Rainier.
One was also featured in The Godfather in 1972. The 2500 was one of the most
expensive cars available at its own time. The last 6C was produced in 1952, and
was replaced by the 1900.
