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Alfa Romeo 500

 

Alfa Romeo 500

Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	1937-1945
Predecessor	Alfa Romeo 350
Class	Commercial vehicle, military vehicle
Engine	6-cyl diesel engine 6100 cc 75 hp (56 kW)
Length	7.02 m (276 in)
Width	2.20 m (87 in)
Height	2.25 m (89 in)
Kerb weight	3,800 kg (8,378 lb)

The Alfa Romeo 500 is a 3 tonne class truck, produced by Alfa Romeo from 1937 to 1945. The range included diesel-powered 75 hp (56 kW) version 500RE, petrol version 500B and gas version 500BR.

The 500 was characterized by having a quite aerodynamic lines, which was improved over the years when it was in production. The 500 model was the last conventional truck produced by Alfa Romeo, after that the company concentrated on a producing of cabover trucks.

The Alfa Romeo 500 was also used by the Royal Italian Army during World War II under the heading of "500 DR." It was used in the campaign in Russia and in armored version, in the Balkan campaign.The frame of the model was also used as basis for military buses. The Army version had a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph), and was able to exceed a maximum gradient of 27% and had a range of 400 kilometres (250 mi) with full tank (about 100 L).

From 1937 to 1940 Alfa Romeo 500 was also used by the Italian Fire Department as a fire engine or truck. The 500 was also used by Alfa Romeo and Scuderia Ferrari as racing car transporter both grand prix racers and Formula 1 cars.Viberti and Bergomi made also various bus versions using 500 platform as basis.