1934 Alfa Romeo P3 - supercharged inline-8 Grand Prix car

1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B Monoposto “P3“ Engine: inline-8 supercharged / 2905 cc / 177.2 cu in Power: 255 hp / 189.9 kw Gearbox: 4-speed manual Weight: 750kg / 1653.4 lbs Top speed: 225 kph / 140 mph Event: Spa six hours Race series: Historic Grand Prix Cars Association Date: 15-16 September 2017 Track: Spa-Francorchamps Driver: Stephan Rettenmaier (DE) The classic “Tipo B“ was the first significant Grand Prix car to use streamlined single seater bodies. When the 2.6 litre car appeared in 1932 it was simply known as the “Monoposto“. For 1934 the car was upgraded with a 2.9 litre engine and wider bodywork to conform with the 750 kg formula. The 2.9 litre car was offically known as the Tipo B. Also the 2.6 litre car became retrospectivly known as Tipo B. Among the press the car, as the successor to the Alfa Romeo “P2“, has been called the “P3“ but it remains doubtful if that name was used officially. The engine was similar in design to the 2.3 litre engine used in the “Monza“ (1931). With