<< Prev Page 2 of 2 Due to the shortages right after the War, it took until 1948 before the 6C 2500 Competizione made its racing debut. In the few races organised, notable results were achieved. Highlight of the Competizione's sporting career were the two third place finishes in the Mille Miglia of 1949 and 1950, and the 1950 Targa Florio victory. A third car was constructed in 1950 and fitted with the 3 litre engine also found in the 6C 3000 Saloon. It made only one appearance, but with the 6C 3000 prototype it was quickly abandoned.
After the first two Formula 1 Championships in 1950 and 1951, sights were once more set on sportscar racing. Although the 6C 3000 made only one appearance, it formed the base for Alfa's 1953 contender. Dubbed 6C 3000 CM (Competizione Maggiorata), the new car used a similar six cylinder engine, but now displacing just under 3.5 litre. Compared to the 6C 2500 of 1948, power had doubled, making the CM a strong contender for the victory in the all important Mille Miglia. Four Coupes and two Spiders were constructed.
Competition was strong from Ferrari's hugely powerful sports cars and the sophisticated Lancias designed by Vittorio Jano. The highlight of the Coupe's career was a second place finish in the 1953 Mille Miglia, behind the victorious Ferrari. A Spider scored a win in the 1953 Supercortemaggiore. Alfa Romeo campaigned a Spider equipped with disc brakes as late as 1955, but it proved no real match for the strong competition. << Prev Page 2 of 2
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Due to the shortages right after the War, it took until 1948 before the 6C 2500 Competizione made its racing debut. In the few races organised, notable results were achieved. Highlight of the Competizione's sporting career were the two third place finishes in the Mille Miglia of 1949 and 1950, and the 1950 Targa Florio victory. A third car was constructed in 1950 and fitted with the 3 litre engine also found in the 6C 3000 Saloon. It made only one appearance, but with the 6C 3000 prototype it was quickly abandoned.