The Alfa Romeo 2300 is an executive car built in Brazil by FNM from 1974 to 1978 and then by Fiat until 1986. It was engineered in Italy for the Brazilian market, and its exterior was close to the Alfetta sedan. This page covers the key facts, the history, the engine and the questions people ask most often.
Alfa Romeo 2300 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Fábrica Nacional de Motores (FNM), Brazil; later Fiat |
|---|---|
| Production years | 1974–1978 under FNM, 1978–1986 under Fiat |
| Launch | March 1974, in Brazil |
| Engine | Four-cylinder twin-cam, 2,310 cc, about 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Gearbox | Five-speed manual |
| Top speed | 170 km/h, as claimed |
The engine and speed figures are the claimed values given in the English article. Final cars were built in Brazil in 1987.
History
The 2300 project traces its roots to Italy as project 102/12. A prototype was assembled in 1971 and sent to Brazil for tests in 1972. It was engineered entirely in Italy for the Brazilian market, and it was launched in March 1974 under the slogan “The imported manufactured in Brazil”.
The engine choice was made because of import difficulties in the 1970s. The factory used the four-cylinder engine of the Alfa Romeo 1900, enlarged to 2,310 cc. The car was based technically on the older 1900, and its exterior was similar to the Alfetta, although it was 41 cm longer.
Design and features
- Exterior close to the Italian Alfetta sedan, but 41 cm longer and 7 cm wider.
- Four-cylinder twin-cam engine of 2,310 cc, with a gearbox placed next to the engine.
- A five-speed manual gearbox.
Variants
- FNM 2300 (1974–1978): the first Brazilian-built version.
- Alfa Romeo 85 (1985 model year): the name used in the 1985 leaflet, built until November 1986.
- Alfa Romeo 2300 Rio: the petrol-engined cars sent to Europe in 1981.
See also: the Alfa Romeo 1900, the Alfa 6 and the Alfa Romeo collection.
Alfa Romeo 2300 questions and answers
Where was the 2300 built?
In Brazil, by FNM from 1974 to 1978 and by Fiat until 1986.
What engine did it use?
A 2,310 cc four-cylinder twin-cam, claimed at about 140 hp.
What was the 2300 Rio?
Petrol-engined Brazilian cars that Alfa Romeo sent to the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany in 1981.
Video: Alfa Romeo 2300 ti
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo 2300, English Wikipedia: FNM and Fiat production, project history, engine, 2300 Rio, 1985 leaflet
- Alfa Romeo 2300 Rio, Wikimedia Commons: photo and licence
