1949 | Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS

Technical Specifications – Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet by Pinin Farina (RHD)

Model: Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coachbuilder: Pinin Farina Body Style: Cabriolet (convertible), two-door Production Year: ca. 1949–1950 Steering: Right-hand drive (RHD) Chassis Type: Tubular steel ladder frame Chassis Number: (typically starts with SS or 915xxxx for Super Sport models) Body Number: (as assigned by Pinin Farina, often stamped on firewall or inside door) Engine Type: Inline 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated Displacement: 2,443 cc (2.5 litres) Power Output: approx. 110 hp (SAE) at 4,800 rpm Compression Ratio: 7.0:1 (approximate, depending on carburation and tuning) Carburetion: Typically triple Weber 36 DO3 or Solex carburettors (Super Sport specification) Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD) Suspension (Front): Independent with trailing arms and coil springs Suspension (Rear): Live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes on all four wheels Wheels: 16" steel wheels, often with polished hubcaps or optional wire wheels Top Speed: approx. 170 km/h (105 mph) Acceleration (0–100 km/h): approx. 13 seconds Curb Weight: approx. 1,300 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: approx. 80 litres Coachwork Features: – Hand-crafted aluminum and steel body panels – Flowing lines with integrated fenders – Three-seat front bench or 2+2 layout depending on configuration – Wooden dashboard with Jaeger or Veglia instrumentation – Manual convertible soft top with leather interior trim

Production Notes: – Fewer than 400 Super Sport chassis built – Only a handful of RHD Pinin Farina Cabriolets are known to exist – Considered one of the last great pre-war designs carried over into post-war elegance

Significance: – One of the final expressions of the legendary Alfa Romeo straight-six – A symbol of Italian coachbuilding excellence and mechanical refinement – Collectible due to its rarity, elegance, and race-bred pedigree

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