Alfa Romeo 85

Alfa Romeo 85
Overview
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	1934 - 1939
Body and chassis
Class	Commercial vehicle
Powertrain
Engine	11,560 cc 6-cyl diesel 12,517 cc gas powered engine
Chronology
Predecessor	Alfa Romeo 50
Successor	Alfa Romeo 800

The Alfa Romeo 85 is a truck produced by Alfa Romeo between 1934 and 1939, it was an updated version of licensed Büssing model.^[1]

History[edit]

Three versions were available: 85 (5.2 meters), 85 C (4.6 meters) and 85 G was (gas generator) version was produced since 1935. There was also bus version 85 A, replacing previous 40 N.^[2] In 1938 10-ton tri-axle version "110" was shown, it was equipped with 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) engine and was used as a basis for city buses.

With the presentation of the 350 medium truck in 1935, the 85 was updated aesthetically with the adoption of openable air vents on the hood; two years later the grille was redesigned, resuming that of the 500.^[3]

Production ceased in 1939, following a decree requiring the construction of a unified truck model complying with the military specifications of the Royal Italian Army.^[4] 21 85 long wheelbase, 370 85 C, 33 85 CG, 94 85 A, 2 85 AG and 1 85 AM were produced.^[5]

Technical characteristics[edit]

The Alfa Romeo 85 was equipped with a six-cylinder 11,560 cc diesel engine (type F6M 317E) producing 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) . This engine was the same as that which was mounted on the Alfa Romeo 80 and 110 A,^[2] and was later upgraded to 125 PS.^[6] Gas powered version used AG6 engine with 12.517 cc, produced 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) and it used of 140–180 kg of wood per 100 km.^[7] The 85 AM methane engine had the same displacement as 85 gas version and had power of 160 PS.^[8]

Production[edit]

521 examples were produced : 21 85L, 370 85C, 33 85CG, 94 85A, 2 85AG and 1 85AM.^[2]

References[edit]

Bibliografia[edit]

• Stefano Salvetti, L'altra Alfa, Fucina Editore, Milano, 2014, ISBN 978-88-88269-38-2