Alfa Romeo 6C

Alfa Romeo built the 6C in 1927–1952. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Sport to the 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Villa DEste. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in Europe.
- Built
- 1927–1952
- Brand from
- Italy
- Part of
- Stellantis
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- Europe
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
Power went from 44 hp in the 1928 6C 1500 Sport to 105 hp in the 1946 6C 2300 Villa DEste. The most powerful here is the 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Villa DEste at 105 hp (78 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Villa DEste, in 14.5 s.
Every 6C in the catalog
1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Mille Miglia
Bodies to these cars were made by coachbuilders such as James Young, Zagato, Touring, Castagna, and Pininfarina. Starting from 1933 there was also a 6C version with a factory Alfa body, built in Portello.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Villa DEste
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 6C 1500 Sport | 44 hp (33 kW) | — | — | 68 mph (109 km/h) | — | 1.5 L inline-6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Speed manual |
| 1946 6C 2300 Villa DEste | 105 hp (78 kW) | 152 lb-ft (206 Nm) | 14.5 s | 103 mph (166 km/h) | 1,460 kg (3,219 lb) | 2.4 L inline-6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-speed manual |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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