The Alfa Romeo Montreal is a sports coupé that Alfa Romeo built from 1970 to 1977. It was first shown as a concept car at Expo 67 in Montreal, which gave the car its name. The production car kept the concept’s name and used a 2.6-litre V8. This page covers the key facts, the history, the design and the questions people ask most often.
Alfa Romeo Montreal at a glance
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
|---|---|
| Production years | 1970–1977 |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini, at Bertone |
| Engine | 2,593 cc V8, 90-degree, with SPICA fuel injection |
| Power | About 200 PS (147 kW) |
| Gearbox | Five-speed ZF manual with a limited-slip differential |
| Concept | Shown at Expo 67 in Montreal, 1967 |
The power figure is for the production car as given in the English article.
History
The Montreal was introduced as a concept car in 1967 at Expo 67 in Montreal, Canada. The concept was displayed without a model name, but the public called it “The Montreal”. It was a two-door 2+2 coupé designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone.
The first production car, the Tipo 105.64, was shown at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show. Alfa Romeo kept the name. It was never officially sold in the United States or Canada, because the company chose not to submit it to emissions testing there.
Design and features
- Four headlamps partly covered by grilles that retract when the lamps are switched on, a compromise to meet height rules in some markets.
- A NACA duct on the bonnet, which is blocked off and is there for appearance only.
- A chassis and running gear shared with the Giulia GTV coupé, with double wishbones at the front and a live rear axle.
Variants
- Montreal concept (1967): the Expo 67 car, now in the Alfa Romeo museum in Arese.
- Montreal production car (1970–1977): the car described here, Tipo 105.64.
See also: the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Alfa Romeo GTV and the Alfa Romeo collection.
Alfa Romeo Montreal questions and answers
Why is it called the Montreal?
The name comes from the 1967 concept car shown at Expo 67 in Montreal.
When was it built?
From 1970 to 1977.
Who designed it?
Marcello Gandini, at Bertone.
Video: Alfa Romeo Montreal
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo Montreal, English Wikipedia: Expo 67 concept, Gandini at Bertone, production engine and gearbox, production years, US and Canada
- 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal, Wikimedia Commons: photo and licence
