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  1. 22-10-09, 21:33 #1
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    Default The Alfa Romeo Carabo

    The Alfa Romeo Carabo was a milestone in Supercar design. Originally penned by Marcello Gandini, from Bertone, the car was called "Carabo," meaning beetle. The concept car was shown in October 1968, at Porte de Versailles in Paris, to a stunned crowd. It was built on the Chassis of the mid-engined V8 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 and was an experimental design. The Lamborghini Miura, also previously designed by Gandini, had suffered from front-end lift at high speeds, so the Carabo was an exercise in focusing on an aerodynamic solution. The car also featured upward hinging doors, which later inspired the Lamborghini Countach.
    Year -1968
    Engine -1995 cc V8
    Transmission -6 manual
    Max speed -155 mph
    0-60 mph 6.4sec
    Horsepower -230 bhp @ 8800 rpm
    weight 1000 kgs / 2205 lbs
    all in all alfa romeo is alfa romeo...
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    Coincidence, there's an article in this month's AROC magazine...not read it yet though

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    Did anyone else have the matchbox version of this? Purple as I recall.
    1994 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4: Dozeing in the garage.
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    I've got one

    A metallic pinky/mauve colour.

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