1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300

A Consistent 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner

The Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 was introduced in 1931, the "Le Mans" was the "sports" version of the car and was first raced in 1931 and went on to win the 1931 24 Hours of Le Mans driven by Sir Henry Birkin & Earl Howe, and in 1932 driven by Chinetti & Sommer, in 1933 driven by Nuvolari & Sommer and yet again in 1934 driven by Chinetti & Etancelin.

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1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Le Mans Racing Car

The Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 engine

The Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Le Mans was powered by a "Straight" 8 cylinder 2.3 litre racing engine designed by Vittorio Jano during 1931, the engine design remained Alfa Romeo's main racing engine for many years.

Make:

Alfa Romeo

Model:

8C 2300 Le Mans

Class:

24 Hour Le Mans

Year of introduction:

1933

Engine:

2.3 litre petrol

The formation of Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo was founded as A.L.F.A. (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) in June 1910 and began building racing cars in 1911. The "Romeo" was added to the brand name in 1921 following Nicola Romeo's appointment as company director in 1915 a result of him becoming the majority shareholder of the company.