| Make
|
Alfa
Romeo |
| Model |
Proteo |
| Concept
year |
1991 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
3.0
litre V6 |
The Alfa Romeo Proteo concept which was unveiled at the
1991 Geneva Motor Show was a proposal for a high-performance,
high-tech two seat sports car.
Styled by the prolific designer Walter de'Silva, the Proteo
was based on a shortened platform borrowed from the Alfa
Romeo 164 3.0 litre V6 saloon. The Proteo featured the
same 260 horsepower V6 powerplant as the 164, and power
was sent to all four wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Proteo also featured 4-wheel steering in an effort
to improve low speed maneuverability and high speed stability.
Shortly after the Proteo was debuted Alfa Romeo announced
their plans to produce the car in limited numbers of around
2,000 examples. Three fully functional prototypes were
even constructed lending credibility to the news. Unfortunately
only weeks before the car was due to go into final development
and production, the head honcho's at Alfa Romeo decided
that the project was too risky financially and pulled
the plug.
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