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Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Lungo

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 68.00 mm x 100.00 mm 2.68 in x 3.94 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 2.9 litre 2905 cc (177.274 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 5.75:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
Maximum power 182.5 PS (180.0 bhp) (134.2 kW) @ 5200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 144 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.68
Unitary capacity 363.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3000 mm
wheelbase 118.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5150 mm
Length (inches) 202.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1770 mm
Width (inches) 69.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1500 mm
Height (inches) 59.1 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1250 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2756 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 5.50 x 9
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.88
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 22.9
Number made 10
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Lungo PDF Manual
8C 2900 B Lungo picture
Designer Touring
Year 1938

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