Engineering:Alfa Romeo 690 engine

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Alfa Romeo 690 engine
Overview
ManufacturerAlfa Romeo
Also calledAlfa Romeo 690RC
Production1996
Layout
ConfigurationNaturally aspirated 90° V6
Displacement2.5 L; 152.4 cu in (2,497 cc)
Cylinder bore96.0 mm (3.78 in)[1]
Piston stroke57.5 mm (2.26 in)[1]
Valvetrain24-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Compression ratio13:1[1]
RPM range
Redline12,000 rpm[1]
Combustion
Fuel systemFuel injection
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output373 kW (500 hp) @ 11,875 rpm[1]
Torque output320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @ 9,500 rpm[1]
Dimensions
Length900 millimetres (35 in)
Width885 millimetres (34.8 in)
Height485 millimetres (19.1 in)
Dry weight85–110 kg (187–243 lb)

The Alfa Romeo 690 engine is a custom-built, production-based, high-revving, prototype, four-stroke, 2.5-liter, naturally aspirated, V6 racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Alfa Romeo, purpose-built for the 1996 ITC season. It was loosely based on the PRV engine, used in the Lancia Thema 6v.[1][2][3]

Applications

References

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  2. Quiniou, Louis (February 8, 2017). "#TouringCarMadness, 1996, Alfa Corse misses it for good…". https://historicmotorsportcentral.com/2017/02/08/touringcarmadness-1996-alfa-corse-misses-it-for-good/. 
  3. Limone, Sergio (April 8, 2018). "Limone Tells: the truth behind Alfa 155 V6 Ti engine + 156 and Fulvia Concept" (Interview) (in italiano). Interviewed by Davide Cironi – via YouTube.
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  6. Collins, Peter (September 3, 2012). Alfa Romeo 155/156/147 Competition Touring Cars: The Development and Racing History. Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781845843427. https://books.google.com/books?id=bpxID9TWDS8C&dq=alfa+romeo+690rc+engine&pg=PA92. 
  7. Dellis, Nick (April 1, 2016). "1996 Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI". https://www.supercars.net/blog/1996-alfa-romeo-155-v6-ti/. 
  8. Melissen, Wouter (30 September 2020). "Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI DTM". https://automedia.revsinstitute.org/alfa-romeo-155-v6-ti-dtm.