In 1910, the company came out with tis very first car, called the 24 HP. It has four cylinders and a top speed of 62 miles per hour (100 km/h). ALFA made its first racecar, the Corsa in 1911.
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| 1933 Alfa Romeo |
The company came under the direction of Neapolitan entrepreneur Nicola Romeo in August 1915, who converted the factory to produce military hardware for the Italian and Allied war efforts.
In 1920, ALFA changed its name to Alfa Romeo with the Torpedo 20-30 HP becoming the first car to be badged as such. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Alfa Romeo became known for its racing wins.
In 1950, Alfa Romeo showed the 1900 sports sedan at the Paris Motor Show, this was the first Alfa Romeo built on a production line.
Alfa Romeo began exporting cars to the United States in 1961. The first car to come to the United States was the Giulietta.
Alfa Romeo has been part of the Fiat group since 1986.
Alfa Romeo history
