Alfa Romeo 33 modello TT 12 was born in 1973 designed by Carlo Chiti, after the previous experiences of the Alfa Romeo 33/2 Daytona and Alfa Romeo 33/3 Le Mans models.The abbreviation TT means "Tubular Chassis". Only 6 cars were produced.
Features
- motor position: central/rear longitudinal
- engine weight: 180 kg 396.8 lbs
- 12 opposed cylinders (180°)
- 48 DOHC valves
- 2995 cc 182.8 cu in
- 500 hp 373 kW
- 11.500 rpm
- compression 12.0:1
- power to weight 0.75 bhp/kg
- 5 gears + RM
- 330 kmh 205.05 mph
- Chassis: AR 11512-008
- 77 mm (3 in) cylinder diameter
- Cylinder stroke 53.6 mm (2.1 in)
- Lucas Fuel Injection
- rear clutch
- 2 double overhead camshafts
- tubular frame
- dry twin ventilated disc brakes, rear integrated
- hydraulic control
- lubrication: dry sump
- Front suspension: anti-roll bar, coil springs on telescopic shock absorbers, double wishbone
- Rear suspension: anti-roll bar, coil springs on telescopic shock absorbers, single upper arms, double lower arms
- Fiberglass bodywork
- Wheelbase: 2340 mm
- length: 3800 mm (149.6 in)
- Width: 2050 mm (80.7 in)
- Height: 960 mm (37.8 in)
- weight 960 kg (1,477 lbs)
Wins
1974 Monza 1000 km (Merzario-Andretti)
1975 Dijon 800 km , Monza 1000 km, Nurburgring (Merzario-Laffite),
Spa 1000 km, Zeltweg 1000 km, Watkins Glen 6 hour (Pescarolo-Bell),
Pergusa (Merzario-Mass)
Targa Florio (Merzario-Vaccarella)
Drivers
- Mario Andretti
- Arturo Merzario
- Derek Bell
- Nino Vaccarella
- Jochen Mass
- Jacky Ickx
- Jacques Laffite
- Henri Pescarolo
In 1976 the activity of the 33 TT 12 is closed and Alfa Romeo presents the new model Alfa Romeo 33 SC 12