Alfa Romeo Proteo

Alfa Romeo Protèo
Overview
ManufacturerAlfa Romeo
Stola
Also calledAlfa Romeo 164 Proteo
Production1990–1991
DesignerAlberto Bertelli at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under Walter de Silva[1]
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door coupé cabriolet
LayoutFront-engine four-wheel drive
RelatedAlfa Romeo 164
Powertrain
Engine3.0L Alfa Romeo 24V V6
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,148 mm (163.3 in)
Curb weight1,467 kg (3,234 lb)

The Alfa Romeo Protèo concept car was released at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991. It is a 2-door coupé cabriolet with folding roof, featuring a 3.0 liter quad-cam 24-valve (2959 cc), 60 degree V6 coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).[2] The engine used in Protèo produces 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp). The Protèo uses shortened floorpan used in Alfa Romeo 164 and features four wheel drive and steering.[3] Many of the Protèo's design cues were influenced by the Alfa Romeo 916 series GTV/Spider, which was designed in July 1988.[4] First design sketches by Alberto Bertelli are dated for December 1989.[1] The name Protèo is derived from a Greek deity Proteus. Concept was presented in a dark metallescent red paintwork, that was later included in the Alfa Romeo range as Rosso Proteo.[5]

The prototype is on display at the Alfa Romeo History Museum in Arese, Italy.

References

  1. ^ a b "STUDIOTORINO - 199002". studiotorino.com. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Concept Cars: Alfa Romeo Proteo". diseno-art.com. Archived from the original on 29 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  3. ^ "concept cars Alfa Romeo Proteo". italiaspeed.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  4. ^ "The development of Alfa's 916 GTV & Spider". thethinkersgarage.com. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  5. ^ "At MAUTO, three concept cars: Alfa Romeo Proteo, Fiat Scia and Lancia Dialogos". media.stellantis.com. Retrieved 23 January 2021.