Alphi was a car manufacturer in France from 1929 to 1931. Only four examples were known to be made. The first pair had a 6-cylinder 1485 cc C.I.M.E. engine and two seats. One raced at the 1929 24 Hours of Le Mans while another was supercharged in anticipation for the 1929 French Grand Prix, however it was not ready in time for the race and did not participate. It was notably heavy for the available power.
The other two were touring cars, powered by Continental engines, one a 2.6 litre 6-cylinder and the other a 5.0 litre 8-cylinder. They had an independent rear suspension with transverse rear axles, and rigid front axles.
Only two Alphis were surviving as of 1968; the supercharged race car and the 6-cylinder touring car.
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- G.N. Georgano, "Alphi", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974), pp.37.