Alfa Romeo 350

Alfa Romeo 350
Overview
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	1935 - 1937
Assembly	Portello, Milan, Italy
Body and chassis
Class	Commercial vehicle
Powertrain
Engine	6.1 L diesel
Dimensions
Length	6,958 mm (273.9 in)
Width	2,060 mm (81.1 in)
Chronology
Successor	Alfa Romeo 500

Alfa Romeo 350 is a medium Italian truck produced by Alfa Romeo in its Portello Plant. It was made after the 85 and 110 proved to be too heavy and expensive.^[1]

Technical characteristics

The 350 was equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine Deutz type F6M 313^[2] of 6.1 L displacement that delivered a 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 2000 rpm, coupled to a manual gearbox with 4 gears plus reverse gear.^[3] Had place for 2 people in the cabin.

History

Like the models already in production at Portello, the 350 was also based on German Büssing model, the 275 type: the development began in 1934^[4] and compared to the original version the engine was upgraded and revised chassis and brakes.^[5] The production ceased in 1937, with the introduction of the 500, evolution of the 350 studied for the service in Italian East Africa.^[6] The 350 was right hand drive model like all trucks built in Italy until 1974.

A total of 701 350 were produced, including the bus version.^[7]

References

Bibliografia

• Stefano Salvetti, L'altra Alfa, Fucina Editore, Milano, 2014, ISBN 978-88-88269-38-2