Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, took a great liking the Hispano-Suiza marque. At times, he was known to have over 30 fine examples in his fleet. Recognizing his loyalty, the Company renamed the Type 15T to the Alfonso XIII.
This small raceabout was a sucessfull in motorsport and won many voiturette races around France. The lightweight nature of the car combined with simple mechanics kept the Alfonso racing into the 1920s.
1912 Hispano-Suiza Alfonso XIII Gallery
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Water Cooled, Cast Iron, Inline-4 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| displacement | 3620 cc / 220.9 in³ |
| bore | 80 mm / 3.15 in |
| stroke | 180 mm / 7.09 in |
| power | 47.7 kw / 64.0 bhp @ 2300 rpm |
| specific output | 17.68 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| front tires | 885×105 |
| rear tires | 885×105 |
| front brakes | None |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| steering | Worm & Sector |
| f suspension | Rigid Axle w/Semi Elliptic Leaf Springs |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/Semi Elliptic Leaf Springs |
| curb weight | 660 kg / 1455 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.3 in |
| front track | 1220 mm / 48.0 in |
| rear track | 1295 mm / 51.0 in |
| transmission | 3-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| final drive | 3.00:1 |
| top speed | ~120.7 kph / 75.0 mph |
Auction Sales History
Chassis 718 is a perfect example of sympathetic preservation. Any early example of the Hispano-Suiza marque is something special that should garner extra attention, but as a special long-wheelbase example of the revered Alfonso XIII, it is likely that there are no other direct comparisons to be had. Like the casks of wine which surrounded it for so much of its life, this 1913 Hispano-Suiza “Alfonso XIII” Double Berline has gotten better with age. It is, truly, one of the greatest antiques in existence.
Auction Source: Amelia Island 2012 by RM Auctions
Keyword: 1912 Hispano-Suiza Alfonso XIII