Alfa Romeo RM

Infobox Automobile


name = Alfa Romeo RM
manufacturer = Alfa Romeo
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production = 1923–1925
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predecessor = Alfa Romeo RL
successor = Alfa Romeo 6C
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body_style = limousine
convertible
layout = FR layout
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engine = 1.9 L I4
2.0 L I4
transmission = 4-speed manualCite web|url=http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=51238|title=Technical specifications of 1924 Alfa Romeo RM Sport|accessdate=2008-01-04|work=carfolio.com]
wheelbase = convert|2900|mm|in|1|abbr=on (RM Sport)
length = convert|4250|mm|in|1|abbr=on
width = convert|1680|mm|in|1|abbr=on
height = convert|1650|mm|in|1|abbr=on
weight = convert|1450|kg|lb|0|abbr=on
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Alfa Romeo RM was produced between 1923-1925, it was based of RL model. Car was introduced first time in 1923 Paris Motor Show and total production was around 500 cars. RM had 2.0 L straight-4 engine, which produced between 40 bhp to 48 bhp. As most of Alfa Romeo cars this was also used in racing purpose.Three versions was made: Normal,Sport and Unificato. Sport had raised compression ratio and Unificato had longer wheelbase and slightly bigger engine.RM top speed was around Auto kmh|90.

Models:
*RM Normal, 1944 cc 40 bhp (1923)
*RM Sport, 1944 cc 44 bhp (1924)
*RM Unificato, 1996 cc 48 bhp (1925)

Alfa Romeo half track

A very rare half track version based on RM was built in 1920s. The half track used RM straight-4 engine modified to work with dry sump lubrication. The track used was Citroën Kegresse licensed, only one example is known survive.Cite web|url=http://www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/2083234569/|title=1924 Alfa Romeo RM Four Wheel Drive Winter Sports Half Track|accessdate=2007-12-22|work=motorbase.com]

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