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Tipo A Monoposto

Twin-engine (two 6C 1750 engines) single-seat Grand Prix car

Still being researched: why it matters, history, identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

IDENTIFICATION CARD · ALFA ROMEO TIPO A MONOPOSTO 1931
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
4BuiltFactory reported
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
4 Built
Years
1931
Engine
Two front-mounted longitudinal inline sixes (twin-engine layout), light-alloy block and head · 1,752 cc / 1.8 LFactory: 1,752 cc
Power
169 kW / 230 PSFactory: 230 PS
Top speed
240 km/hFactory: 240 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

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How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityUltra Rare 4 · Built1,2
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productioncars built 41,2 Factory production Factory reported

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

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Variants

How each version differs from the standard Tipo A Monoposto.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutTwo front-mounted longitudinal inline sixes (twin-engine layout), light-alloy block and head1
Cylinders21
Displacement 1,752 cc / 1.8 LFactory: 1,752 cc1Per engine; two engines (total not stated on the page).
Bore 65 mmFactory: 65 mm1
Stroke 88 mmFactory: 88 mm1
Compression ratioNot yet verified
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts, shaft and bevel gear drive1
Fuel systemNot yet verified
InductionSupercharged1
Power 169 kW / 230 PSFactory: 230 PS1Rating: manufacturerStated as CV (cavalli vapore) on the museum page; recorded as PS (metric horsepower).
Power at 5,200 rpm1
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxNot yet verified
GearsNot yet verified
Driven wheelsRear (two front clutches)1

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisSteel sheet side members and cross members1
Front suspensionRigid axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs, friction dampers1
Rear suspensionRigid axle, semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf springs, friction dampers1
BrakesMechanical drum brakes1
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,800 mmFactory: 2,800 mm1
Length 4,100 mmFactory: 4,100 mm1
Width 1,590 mmFactory: 1,590 mm1
HeightNot yet verified
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 930 kgFactory: 930 kg1Page says only 'Peso' (weight) without stating the condition.
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 240 km/hFactory: 240 km/h1
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

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Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

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Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Gran Premio Tipo A (collection page) Level A Museo Storico Alfa Romeo
    • Vetture Prodotte 4
    • 2 anteriori, longitudinale verticale, 6 cilindri in linea
    • 6 cilindri in linea ... 2 x 1752 cc
    • 2 x 1752 cc (65x88 mm)
    • comando ad alberino e coppie coniche
    • carburatore doppio corpo e compressore
    • 230 CV (2 x 115 CV) a 5200 giri/min.
    • Trazione posteriore, 2 frizioni anteriori
    • Longheroni e traverse in lamiera di acciaio
    • assale rigido, balestre longitudinali semiellittiche
    • balestre longitudinali semiellittiche
    • A tamburo, meccanici
    • Passo: 2800 mm
    • lunghezza: 4100 mm
    • larghezza: 1590 mm
    • Peso 930 kg
    • Massima velocità 240 km/h
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2

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