At Expo ’67 in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, the world first saw the Alfa Romeo Montreal. Presented as a concept car, it was stylistically different from any previous Alfa and reached full scale production 1970.
Built as a 2+2 coupé, the Montreal was distinguished by its front headlight treatment by designer Marcello Gandini at Bertone. He fitted the headlights beind four unusual grilles which, by the time the car reached prodcution in 1970, were replaced by larger, single panels. Other unique details included a hood-mounted NACA duct and nonfunctional slats behind the doors.
The first two prototypes were powered by an inline-4 from the Alfa Romeo Giulia, but the production version was much more serious. Instead it was powered by 90° V8, with competition features like dry-sump lubrication and SPICA fuel injection. This was a derivative of the same potent V8 which was used in the Alfa Romeo 33 racecar.
Chassis details were lent from the Giulia GTV including its double wishbone front suspension with a live axle in the rear.
Almost 4000 Montreals were produced from 1970 to 1977. Ironically, none were ever sold in Montreal because Alfa Romeo was limited to European markets.
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1970 – 1977 |
| released at | 1967 Montreal Expo |
| body stylist | Marcello Gandini |
| coachbuilder | Bertone |
| engine | 90 Degree V8 |
| position | Front Engine |
| valvetrain | DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 2594 cc / 158.3 in³ |
| bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in |
| stroke | 64.5 mm / 2.54 in |
| compression | 9.3:1 |
| power | 149.1 kw / 200 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
| specific output | 77.1 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 152.44 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 235.0 nm / 173.3 ft lbs @ 4750 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 195/70VR-14 |
| rear tires | 195/70VR-14 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist |
| rear brakes | Discs |
| front wheels | F 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in |
| steering | Recirculating Ball |
| f suspension | Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/Coil Springs, Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1312 kg / 2892 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2527 mm / 99.5 in |
| front track | 1372 mm / 54.0 in |
| rear track | 1341 mm / 52.8 in |
| length | 3962 mm / 156.0 in |
| width | 1676 mm / 66.0 in |
| height | 1312 mm / 51.7 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.30:1, 1.99:1, 1.35:1, 1.00:1, 0.79:1 |
| top speed | ~222.1 kph / 138.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~8.0 second |
