The Alfa Romeo Sportut is a concept car designed by Bertone for the Italian automobile manufacturer Alfa Romeo. It was based on an Alfa Romeo 145 platform[3] and first shown at the 1997 Geneva Motor Show as a non-moving styling exercise.[4]

Alfa Romeo Sportut
Overview
ManufacturerAlfa Romeo
Also calledBertone Sportut
Production1997
DesignerLuciano D'Ambrosio at Bertone[1]
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body styleSUV
LayoutFront-engine all-wheel drive
PlatformType Two (Tipo Due)
RelatedAlfa Romeo 145
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L Twin Spark inline-4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,110 mm (162 in)[2]
Width1,810 mm (71 in)
Height1,640 mm (65 in)

The vehicle's body style is a four-door SUV,[5] with hidden rear door-handles like the Alfa Romeo 156.[6]

  • Engine: 4 cylinders in-line, 4 valves per cylinder, Twin Spark
  • configuration: front transverse
  • displacement: 1970 cc
  • power: 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)[7]
  • chassis:
  • transmission: 4WD
  • gearbox: 5-speed manual

References

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  1. ^ "Alfa Romeo Sportut". carrozzieri-italiani.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Alfa Romeo Sportut, il SUV del Biscione". automoto.it (in Italian). Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Bertone 145 Sportut". quattroruote.it (in Italian). Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  4. ^ "AGGRESSIVE LOOK TO NEW SPORTUT". Auto News. 3 March 1997. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Alfa Romeo Sportut 1997". conceptcars.it (in Italian). Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Alfa Romeo - Sportut". allcarindex.com. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Les concepts Bertone: Alfa Romeo Sportut (1997)". leblogauto.com (in French). Retrieved 1 July 2019.