Atalanta Sports Tourer relaunched after 75-year hiatus

September 8, 2014
Recently revived by a British enthusiast, the Atalanta brand has presented a modern-day version of the Sports Tourer that was produced in England from 1937 to 1939.

Visually, the 21st century Sports Tourer stays true to its predecessor thanks to features like a mesh radiator grille, a short two-piece windshield, wire wheels and headlights mounted in large chrome buckets. The body is made entirely out of aluminum and the car sits on tall, skinny tires that add to the period-correct look.

Under the skin, Atalanta’s engineers have incorporated modern materials and technology to ensure the car is safe and reliable. The chassis remains carefully crafted using specially-treated wood, but the original car’s four drum brakes have been replaced with more efficient discs all around. The steering and the suspension components are evolutions of the original design.

Earlier reports indicate the Sports Tourer is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that sends 185 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via a five-speed BorgWarner-sourced manual transmission. 185 horsepower may not be much in today’s world, but it is important to note that the car weighs just 1,600 pounds. Nevertheless, buyers who want more power can ask for a supercharged version of the engine, an extra-cost option that Atalanta already offered back in 1937.

The Atalanta Sports Tourer will go on sale in England shortly. The company has not revealed how much the roadster will cost or how many examples it is planning on building.

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