The Alfa Romeo Tipo 312, 312 or 12C-312 was a 3-litre formula racing car that was used in the 1938 Grand Prix season; drivers were Raymond Sommer, Giuseppe Farina, Eugenio Siena, Clemente Biondetti, Carlo Pintacuda, Jean-Pierre Wimille, …

The Alfa Romeo Tipo 312, 312 or 12C-312 was a 3-litre formula racing car that was used in the 1938 Grand Prix season; drivers were Raymond Sommer, Giuseppe Farina, Eugenio Siena, Clemente Biondetti, Carlo Pintacuda, Jean-Pierre Wimille, …

The Alfa Romeo Tipo 312, 312 or 12C-312 was a 3 litre formula racing car that was used in the 1938 Grand Prix season, drivers were Raymond Sommer, Giuseppe Farina, Eugenio Siena, Clemente Biondetti, Carlo Pintacuda, Jean-Pierre Wimille, …

Two twin-choke carburettors, two superchargers, magneto ignition, wet sump lubrication. 4064 cc (70x88 mm) 370 hp at 5800 rpm. Rear-wheel drive, front mounted multiple dry-plate clutch, four speeds + reverse. Pressed steel longerons and cross members. Gran Premio. Front: independent, wishbones, oblique arm, coil springs, hydraulic dampers.

Jan 6, 2024 · Alfa’s 312 used a reduced displacement version of the V12 engine from the prior year’s unsuccessful 12C37 which had used a 4.5 liter blown V12. Alfa Romeo had a lot going on which probably limited the time for development.

1938 Alfa Romeo Tipo 312 specs, performance data, engine specifications, pictures.

Dec 18, 2000 · Taruffi's car (#28) at the 1938 swiss GP is described as a 312, while a picture in Cimarosti's 'Grand Prix Suisse' shows it as a 308, not a 312. 308s have completely different chassis and body,...

Apr 28, 2022 · The recent revelation of a beguiling Alfa Romeo sports roadster with a radical V12 engine and an enigmatic history has caused quite a commotion in the classic car realm. Officially revealed at Alfa Romeo’s F1 headquarters as part of its celebration of 111 years in the business, the 12C Prototipo – as it’s been dubbed – has prompted all ...

The Alfa Romeo 12C or Tipo C was a 12-cylinder Grand Prix car. The 12C-36 made its debut in Tripoli Grand Prix 1936, and the 12C-37 in Coppa Acerbo 1937. The 12C-36 was a Tipo C fitted with the new V12 instead of the 3.8 litre straight-eight of the 8C-35.

Jun 15, 2022 · That engine was a single overhead cam 3.6-litre V12 capable of 165PS (121kW) and was only briefly mounted in an 8C-derived chassis modified and uprated by none other than Ferdinand Porsche. The only evidence of engine, chassis and Alfetta-aping bodywork is …