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Alfa Romeo 2300

 

Alfa Romeo 2300

Manufacturer	FNM
Production	1974–1986
Assembly	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Successor	FNM 2150
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Engine	2310 cc straight-4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,730 mm (107 in)
Length	4,690–4,719 mm (185–185.8 in)
Width	1,692 mm (66.6 in)
Height	1,362 mm (53.6 in)
Curb weight	1,360–1,412 kg (2,998–3,113 lb)
Related	Alfa Romeo 1900

The FNM Alfa Romeo 2300 is a Brazilian luxury sedan produced from 1974 to 1987. The general look of the new car was very similar to that of the Italian built Alfetta sedan, designed by Giuseppe Scarnati and first offered in Europe in 1972, although the Brazilian car was actually 41 centimetres (16 in) longer and 7 centimetres (2.8 in) wider than the Alfetta. Under the skin, the 2300 was based technically on the older Alfa Romeo 1900. The gear box of the 2300 was conventionally located adjacent to the engine and not (as with the Alfetta) across the rear axle. Like its Brazilian predecessor, the FNM 2000, the 2300 featured a four cylinder twin camshaft engine, now of 2310 cc with a claimed output of 140 hp (100 kW). A maximum speed of 170 km/h (106 mph) was claimed. For the 1985 model year the 2300 was renamed as "Alfa Romeo 85". This model was manufactured until November 1986.

Marketing opportunities were identified in Europe where Alfa Romeo's locally designed attempt to move upmarket had made little impact on the competition from Bavaria: the Brazilian Alfa Romeo was offered briefly in 1981 under the designation Alfa Rio and distributed by Alfa Romeo German.In addition around 600 of the cars were shipped to The Netherlands.

Technical data

Model	Engine	Max. Power	Max. Torque	Fuel system	Acceleration 0–100 km/h s,	Top speed
2300 (1975)	2,310 cc I4	103 kW (140 hp SAE) at 5700 rpm	214 N·m (158 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm	1 double carburetor	n/a	170 km/h (106 mph)
2300 ti (1975)	2,310 cc I4	110 kW (149 SAE-PS) at 5700 rpm	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm	2 double carburetors	n/a	175 km/h (109 mph)
2300 ti4 (1985)	2,310 cc I4	95 kW (130 PS) at 5500 rpm	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm	1 double carburetor	12,0	170 km/h (106 mph)