{{Infobox automobile |name = Alfa Romeo 85 |image = 85 Alfa.jpg |manufacturer = [[Alfa Romeo]] |aka = |production = 1934 - 1939 |assembly = |predecessor = [[Alfa Romeo 50]] |successor = [[Alfa Romeo 800]] |class = [[Commercial vehicle]] |body_style = |layout = |platform = |engine = 11,560 cc 6-cyl diesel<br>12,517 cc gas powered engine |transmission = |wheelbase = |length = |width = |height = |weight = |related = |designer = |sp = uk }}

The '''Alfa Romeo 85''' is a [[truck]] produced by Alfa Romeo between 1934 and 1939, it was an updated version of licensed [[Büssing]] model.<ref name="Alfa Romeo 85">{{Cite web|url=http://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=1055|title=Alfa Romeo 85/110|access-date=2012-09-08|work=trucksplanet.com}}</ref>

==History== Three versions were available: 85 (5.2 meters), 85 C (4.6 meters) and 85 G was (gas generator) version was produced since 1935. There was also bus version 85 A, replacing previous 40 N.<ref name=Salvetti34>Salvetti, p. 34</ref> In 1938 10-ton tri-axle version "110" was shown, it was equipped with {{convert|125|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} engine and was used as a basis for city buses.

With the presentation of the [[Alfa Romeo 350|350]] medium truck in 1935, the 85 was updated aesthetically with the adoption of openable air vents on the hood; two years later the grille was redesigned, resuming that of the 500.<ref>Salvetti, p. 35</ref>

Production ceased in 1939, following a decree requiring the construction of a unified truck model complying with the military specifications of the [[Royal Italian Army]].<ref name=Salvetti39>Salvetti p. 39</ref> 21 85 long wheelbase, 370 85 C, 33 85 CG, 94 85 A, 2 85 AG and 1 85 AM were produced.<ref>Salvetti, p. 410</ref>

==Technical characteristics== The Alfa Romeo 85 was equipped with a six-cylinder 11,560 cc diesel engine (type F6M 317E) producing {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} . This engine was the same as that which was mounted on the Alfa Romeo 80 and 110 A,<ref name="Salvetti34"/> and was later upgraded to 125 PS.<ref>Salvetti, p. 39</ref> Gas powered version used AG6 engine with 12.517 cc, produced {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and it used of 140–180&nbsp;kg of wood per 100&nbsp;km.<ref>Salvetti, p. 47</ref> The 85 AM methane engine had the same displacement as 85 gas version and had power of 160 PS.<ref>Salvetti, p. 49</ref>

==Production== 521 examples were produced : 21 ''85L'', 370 ''85C'', 33 ''85CG'', 94 ''85A'', 2 ''85AG'' and 1 ''85AM''.<ref name="Salvetti34"/>

==References== {{reflist}}

==Bibliografia== * Stefano Salvetti, ''L'altra Alfa'', Fucina Editore, Milano, 2014, {{ISBN|978-88-88269-38-2}}

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