The Alfa Romeo Vola is a concept car designed by Leonardo Fioravanti in 2000.[1] The car was presented for the first time at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show. One of its most notable features is a rotating glass roof. The deck lid hinges are concentric with the top, so the trunk access is freely available, as the open roof sits on top of the trunk lid.[2] Originally livered in black with red interior, the Vola was shown at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show with a red paint and brown upholstery.[1] The same idea was later used in the Ferrari Superamerica from 2005, also designed by Fioravanti and patented as a Revocromico roof. In 2008 the rear buttresses of the Vola were remodelled similar to the Superamerica.[3] Fioravanti also refers to the car as the "Alfa Romeo LF."
| Alfa Romeo Vola | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fioravanti S.r.l. and Alfa Romeo |
| Also called | Fioravanti Vola |
| Production | 2000 |
| Designer | Leonardo Fioravanti |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Alfa Romeo Spider |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0L Alfa Romeo 12V V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm (100 in) |
| Length | 4,160 mm (163.8 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,280 mm (50.4 in) |
Technical specifications
editThe Vola is powered by a front mounted transverse 2,959 cc (180.6 cu in; 3.0 L) V6 with 2 valves per cylinder producing 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp). The engine is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission sending power to the front wheels. Its chassis is derived from the 916 Spider.
References
edit- ^ a b "Fioravanti Vola". fioravanti.it. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "2001 Alfa Romeo Vola (Fioravanti)". carstyling.ru. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo Vola Concept". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 17 January 2020.