| Alfa Romeo P1 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 1923–1924 |
| Designer | Giuseppe Merosi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | race car |
| Body style | 2-seater |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1990 ccI6 DOHC 95 bhp @ 5000 rpm (1923) 115 bhp @ 5000 rpm (1924) |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 850 kg (1,874 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo P2 |
Alfa Romeo P1 orAlfa Romeo Tipo P1 was the first Grand Prix car made by Alfa Romeo in 1923. The car had a 2.0 L straight-6 engine and it produced 95 bhp (71 kW) at 5000 rpms. The bore and stroke were 65mm and 100mm, respectively. Three cars were entered in the Italian GP at Monza in 1923, forAntonio Ascari,Giuseppe Campari andUgo Sivocci. When Sivocci was practicing for the GP in September 1923 he crashed and was killed. Alfa Romeo withdrew from the competition and development of the car was stopped. In 1924 a new version with Roots-compressor was made and became the P1 Compressore 1924.[1]
In 1923Vittorio Jano was hired to Alfa Romeo to design new car andP2 was born.
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