Alfa Romeo Sportut

{{short description|Concept car designed by Bertone}}

{{Infobox automobile

| image = DTW LITC 058 gen97.jpg

| name = Alfa Romeo Sportut

| manufacturer = Alfa Romeo

| production = 1997

| predecessor =

| successor =

| class = Concept car

| platform = Type Two (Tipo Due)

| layout = Front-engine all-wheel drive

| body_style = SUV

| engine = 2.0 L Twin Spark inline-4

| transmission = 5-speed manual

| wheelbase =

| length = {{convert|4110|mm|in|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://www.automoto.it/news/alfa-romeo-sportut-il-suv-del-biscione-mai-nato-20-anni-fa.html|title=Alfa Romeo Sportut, il SUV del Biscione|website=automoto.it|lang=italian|accessdate=1 July 2019}}

| width = {{convert|1810|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1640|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| aka = Bertone Sportut

| related = Alfa Romeo 145

| designer = Luciano D'Ambrosio at Bertone{{cite web|url=https://www.carrozzieri-italiani.com/listing/alfa-romeo-sportut/|title=Alfa Romeo Sportut|website=carrozzieri-italiani.com|access-date=5 April 2024}}

}}

The Alfa Romeo Sportut is a concept car designed by Bertone for the Italian automobile manufacturer Alfa Romeo. It was based on an Alfa Romeo 145 platform{{cite web|url=https://www.quattroruote.it/news/curiosita/2017/02/28/bertone_145_sportut_quella_suv_alfa_romeo_arrivata_20_anni_prima_della_stelvio.html|title=Bertone 145 Sportut|website=quattroruote.it|lang=italian|accessdate=1 July 2019}} and first shown at the 1997 Geneva Motor Show as a non-moving styling exercise.{{cite web|title=AGGRESSIVE LOOK TO NEW SPORTUT|url=http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19970303/ANE/703030851#axzz2bkHaMSoe|work=Auto News|accessdate=12 August 2013|date=3 March 1997}}

The vehicle's body style is a four-door SUV,{{cite web|url=https://www.conceptcars.it/concept-car/alfa-romeo-sportut-1997.htm|title=Alfa Romeo Sportut 1997|website=conceptcars.it|lang=italian|accessdate=1 July 2019}} with hidden rear door-handles like the Alfa Romeo 156.{{cite web|url=https://www.allcarindex.com/auto-car-model/Italy-Alfa-Romeo-Sportut/|title=Alfa Romeo - Sportut|website=allcarindex.com|accessdate=1 July 2019}}

Technical [[Specifications]]

  • Engine: 4 cylinders in-line, 4 valves per cylinder, Twin Spark
  • configuration: front transverse
  • displacement: 1970 cc
  • power: {{convert|150|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://www.leblogauto.com/2015/05/les-concepts-bertone-alfa-romeo-sportut-1997.html|title=Les concepts Bertone: Alfa Romeo Sportut (1997)|website=leblogauto.com|lang=french|accessdate=1 July 2019}}
  • chassis:
  • transmission: 4WD
  • gearbox: 5-speed manual

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