The Alfa Romeo Caimano is a concept car designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign and presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1971. It is based on the mechanicals of the Alfa Romeo Alfasud and is exhibited at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo.
Alfa Romeo Caimano at a glance
| Presented | 1971 Turin Motor Show |
|---|---|
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italdesign |
| Base | Alfa Romeo Alfasud; chassis shortened by almost 8 inches |
| Engine | 1.3 L (1,286 cc) boxer four-cylinder |
| Power | 86 bhp (64 kW) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual |
| Location | Museo Storico Alfa Romeo |
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 Caimano
The Caimano features many unconventional design elements, one of the most striking being a large glass canopy-windshield that incorporates the doors as well. Its B and C pillars form a trapezoidal roll bar at the rear of the car, which also doubles as an adjustable spoiler that can be controlled from inside the cabin. The car also has two smaller windows in the doors for ventilation.
The Caimano uses the 1.3-litre boxer H4 engine and the five-speed gearbox of the Alfasud, whose chassis was shortened by almost eight inches for the concept.
Design and features
- Canopy: a large glass canopy-windshield that includes the doors.
- Roll bar: a trapezoidal rear roll bar made of the B and C pillars, used as an adjustable spoiler.
- Mechanicals: the Alfasud boxer engine and chassis.
Alfa Romeo Caimano versions
- Caimano (1971): a single concept car.
More Alfa Romeo concept cars are in our Alfa Romeo collection, for example the Alfasud that it is based on, the Carabo and the Navajo.
Alfa Romeo Caimano questions and answers
Who designed the Alfa Romeo Caimano?
Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign.
What is the Caimano based on?
The Alfasud, with a chassis shortened by almost eight inches.
When was it shown?
At the Turin Motor Show in 1971.
Where is it now?
In the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo Caimano, English Wikipedia: design, specifications
