The Alfa Romeo 350 is a medium Italian truck produced by Alfa Romeo at its Portello plant. It was made after the 85 and 110 proved too heavy and expensive, and 701 were produced, including the bus version. No free photograph of this model was available for this page.
Alfa Romeo 350 at a glance
| Maker | Alfa Romeo, Portello plant |
|---|---|
| Development | from 1934; production ended in 1937 |
| Units | 701, including the bus version |
| Engine | Deutz F6M 313, six-cylinder diesel, 6.1 L |
| Power | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 2,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | manual, 4 gears plus reverse |
| Cab | 2 seats |
| Steering | right-hand drive, like all Italian trucks until 1974 |
| Base | German Büssing 275 |
| Successor | 500 (1937) |
This page is based on English Wikipedia only, so the figures could not be cross-checked against a second source.
History of the Alfa Romeo 350
Like the models already in production at Portello, the 350 was based on a German Büssing model, the 275. Its development began in 1934 and, compared with the original version, the engine was upgraded and the chassis and brakes revised. Production ceased in 1937 with the introduction of the 500, an evolution of the 350 designed for service in Italian East Africa.
The 350 was a right-hand-drive model, like all trucks built in Italy until 1974. A total of 701 were produced, including the bus version.
Design and features
- Engine: a Deutz six-cylinder diesel of 6.1 litres with 75 PS at 2,000 rpm.
- Transmission: a manual gearbox with four gears plus reverse.
- Cab: room for two people.
Alfa Romeo 350 versions
- 350 truck: the standard medium truck.
- 350 bus: the bus version.
- 500 (1937): its evolution for Italian East Africa.
More Alfa Romeo commercial vehicles are in our Alfa Romeo collection, for example the Romeo and F12 vans.
Alfa Romeo 350 questions and answers
What is the Alfa Romeo 350?
A medium truck built by Alfa Romeo at Portello from 1934 to 1937.
What engine does it have?
A 6.1-litre Deutz six-cylinder diesel with 75 PS.
What is it based on?
The German Büssing 275.
How many were made?
701, including buses.
What replaced it?
The 500 in 1937.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo 350, English Wikipedia: technical characteristics, history
