ALFA 15 HP

The A.L.F.A 15 HP is a medium size car produced by A.L.F.A., a company that later became Alfa Romeo, from 1911 to 1913.

A.L.F.A. 15 HP
Overview
Manufacturer	A.L.F.A.
Production	1911–1913
Assembly	Portello, Milan, Italy
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2,4 L I4
Transmission	3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length	3,780 mm (148.8 in)
Width	1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Curb weight	920 kg (2,028 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	A.L.F.A 12 HP
Successor	A.L.F.A 15-20 HP

The model was derived from the 12 HP and had a four-cylinder engine with 2,413 cc of displacement.[1] Compared to the predecessor, the displacement was unchanged, but power output was increased. The 15-HP engine had a compression ratio of 4.2:1 and developed a maximum output of 24 hp (18 kW) at 2,400 rpm. Bore and stroke were, respectively, 80 and 120 mm (3.1 and 4.7 in). It was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive car. The 15 HP had a three-speed gearbox, and was equipped with a parking brake. The track was 1,300 mm (51.2 in). The 15 HP was available in two types of body: torpedo and saloon. The car had a top speed of 95 km/h (59 mph). It was designed by Giuseppe Merosi and was priced at 9,500 lire.