The Alfa Romeo Caimano is a concept car designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign and presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1971.[1] The car is exhibited at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo.
| Alfa Romeo Caimano | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Also called | Alfasud Caimano |
| Production | 1971 1 made |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | Coupe |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Alfa Romeo Alfasud |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L (1,286 cc) Boxer H4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm (88.6 in) |
| Length | 3,920 mm (154.3 in) |
| Width | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
| Height | 1,090 mm (42.9 in) |
Design edit
The Caimano features many unconventional design elements, one of the most striking being its large glass canopy-windshield, which incorporates the doors as well. The B and C pillars form a trapezoidal roll bar in the rear of the car, which also doubles as an adjustable spoiler which can be controlled from inside the cabin.[1] Other features include two smaller windows on the doors for ventilation or paying toll, pop up headlights, a large Alfa Romeo logo printed on the hood in burnt orange and a cylindrical dashboard.[2]
Specifications edit
The Caimano is based on the mechanicals of the Alfa Romeo Alfasud, using a 1.3 L (1,286 cc) Boxer H4 engine producing 86 bhp (64 kW) and connected to a 5 speed manual transmission. The chassis is taken from the Alfasud as well, but has been shortened by almost 8 inches.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Project: Caimano - 1971 - Italdesign". Italdesign. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
- ^ "Concept of the week: the Alfa Romeo Caimano". Top Gear. 2017-03-01. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo Caimano concept is peak Seventies wedge design". Autoblog. Retrieved 2018-07-14.