ALFA 24 HP

ALFA 24 HP
1910 ALFA 24 HP Torpedo Castagna in Museo Storico Alfa Romeo
Overview
Manufacturer	ALFA
Production	1910–1914
Assembly	Portello, Milan, Italy
Designer	Giuseppe Merosi
Body and chassis
Body style	Torpedo Limousine Baquet (tipo corsa)[1]
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	4.1 L I4
Transmission	4-speed manual[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,200 mm (126.0 in)[1]
Length	4,250 mm (167.3 in)
Width	1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Height	1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Curb weight	1,000 kg (2,205 lb)[1] (torpedo)
Chronology
Predecessor	Darracq 14/16 HP[3]
Successor	20/30 HP

The ALFA 24 HP is a 4.1-litre four-cylinder passenger car, the first model produced by Italian car manufacturer ALFA (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili), which in 1919 would become Alfa Romeo. It was introduced in 1910, the year ALFA was founded, and produced until 1914 in ALFA's Portello factory near Milan. The model's name comes from its tax horsepower rating, then frequently used as vehicle designation.

The 24 HP was commercially successful and continued to be developed for a decade. In 1914 some updates transformed the 24 HP into the ALFA 20-30 HP, produced in 1914 and 1915—with some hundred cars assembled after the war in 1920. In turn the 20-30 HP evolved into the 1921–22 Alfa Romeo 20-30 ES Sport, the first car to be badged Alfa Romeo from its introduction.

In total the 24 HP and 20-30 HP were produced in 680 examples.