UMM Alter II
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UMM Alter II Phase I
In 1986 the Alter II was released by the Portuguese
automobile
manufacturer União Metalo-Mecânica (UMM)
. It featured a new 4-speed manual gearbox
, a new transfer case
and a new suspension
. The engine remained the same 2.5-litre diesel engine
which developed 76 PS. Although it was a new model it was very similar to the previous one and very difficult to distinguish.
UMM Alter II Phase II
In 1987 a new facelift was made. Alongside with the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated diesel engine, it was available a new 2.5-litre Turbo Intercooler engine, new 5-speed manual gearbox, ventilated disk brakes in the front axle, power steering
and a MOMO (company)
racing steering wheel.
In 1989 the Alter II was available in a long wheel-base in the pickup
and soft-top
versions.
In 1990 there was a crew cab
chassis
for the long-wheel-base model.
Some of the last models featured a new steering wheel that came from the Peugeot 405
.
In 1992 six models came with BMW engines. 4 with the M21
2.4 Turbodiesel engine with 116PS, 1 with the M51
2.5 tds engine with 145PS and one with the M50
2.5 petrol engine with 192PS.
UMM Alter II Phase III
1993 saw another facelift. A redesigned dashboard
was available, much more modern than the previous ones. Some of the electrical problems were also solved. It had some new suspension adjustments.
In 1996 UMM stops building the Alter II to private costumers.
- 2.5L
130 PS I4
Turbodiesel
- 2.9L
140 PS V6 Petrol
- 3.0L
150 PS V6 Petrol
In 1986 the Alter II was released by the Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
automobile
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
manufacturer União Metalo-Mecânica (UMM)
UMM (União Metalo-Mecânica)
UMM is a Portuguese metal works factory and ex-automobile manufacturer based in Lisbon, Portugal. It was founded in 1977 with the purpose of manufacturing four-wheel drive vehicles for agricultural, industrial and utility applications.-History:...
. It featured a new 4-speed manual gearbox
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
, a new transfer case
Transfer case
A transfer case is a part of a four-wheel-drive system found in four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles. The transfer case is connected to the transmission and also to the front and rear axles by means of drive shafts...
and a new suspension
Suspension (vehicle)
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
. The engine remained the same 2.5-litre diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
which developed 76 PS. Although it was a new model it was very similar to the previous one and very difficult to distinguish.
UMM Alter II Phase II
In 1987 a new facelift was made. Alongside with the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated diesel engine, it was available a new 2.5-litre Turbo Intercooler engine, new 5-speed manual gearbox, ventilated disk brakes in the front axle, power steering
Power steering
Power steering helps drivers steer vehicles by augmenting steering effort of the steering wheel.Hydraulic or electric actuators add controlled energy to the steering mechanism, so the driver needs to provide only modest effort regardless of conditions. Power steering helps considerably when a...
and a MOMO (company)
MOMO (company)
MOMO Srl is a design company headquartered in Milan, Italy that makes accessories and parts for automobiles.- Company history :MOMO was founded by gentleman racer Giampiero Moretti in the 1960s. MOMO are the initials for Moretti-Monza. Monza is a region in the Province of Milan.In 1969 MOMO opened...
racing steering wheel.
In 1989 the Alter II was available in a long wheel-base in the pickup
Pickup truck
A pickup truck is a light motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area .-Definition:...
and soft-top
Convertible
A convertible is a type of automobile in which the roof can retract and fold away having windows which wind-down inside the doors, converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle...
versions.
In 1990 there was a crew cab
Cabin (truck)
The cab of a truck is an enclosed space in a truck where the driver is seated. The word originated as a short form of cabriolet, not cabin. Some may refer to the tractor unit of a semi-trailer truck as a cab, but this is not the subject of this article...
chassis
Chassis
A chassis consists of an internal framework that supports a man-made object. It is analogous to an animal's skeleton. An example of a chassis is the underpart of a motor vehicle, consisting of the frame with the wheels and machinery.- Vehicles :In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the...
for the long-wheel-base model.
Some of the last models featured a new steering wheel that came from the Peugeot 405
Peugeot 405
The Peugeot 405 is a large family car released by the French automaker Peugeot in July 1987 and which continues to be manufactured under licence outside France. It used TU/XU petrol and XUD diesel engines....
.
In 1992 six models came with BMW engines. 4 with the M21
M21
-Roads:* M-21 highway , a road connecting Flint and Grand Rapids* M21 highway , a road in Ukraine-Military:* HMS M21, Royal Navy M15 class monitor; sunk in 1918* M21 mine, an American circular anti-tank landmine...
2.4 Turbodiesel engine with 116PS, 1 with the M51
M51
M51 or M-51 may refer to:* M-51 , a state highway in Michigan* M51 SLBM, a French nuclear ballistic missile* BMW M51, a 1991 straight-6 Diesel engine* Eidgenössischer Stutzer 1851, a historical service rifle of the Swiss Army...
2.5 tds engine with 145PS and one with the M50
M50
M50 or M-50 may refer to:In transportation:* M-50 , a state highway in Michigan* M50 motorway , a motorway in England* M50 motorway , a motorway in Ireland* BMW M50, a 1989 automobile piston engine...
2.5 petrol engine with 192PS.
UMM Alter II Phase III
1993 saw another facelift. A redesigned dashboard
Dashboard
A dashboard is a control panel placed in front of the driver of an automobile, housing instrumentation and controls for operation of the vehicle....
was available, much more modern than the previous ones. Some of the electrical problems were also solved. It had some new suspension adjustments.
In 1996 UMM stops building the Alter II to private costumers.
The UMM Alter Troféu
The UMM Alter was also released as a "Trophy" version. It only carried two people (pilot and co-pilot), bucket seats, an adicional fuel tank for extra autonomy, and many other extras. It was offered with the following engines:- 2.5L
Litre
pic|200px|right|thumb|One litre is equivalent to this cubeEach side is 10 cm1 litre water = 1 kilogram water The litre is a metric system unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimetre , to 1,000 cubic centimetres , and to 1/1,000 cubic metre...
130 PS I4
Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
Turbodiesel
- 2.9L
Litre
pic|200px|right|thumb|One litre is equivalent to this cubeEach side is 10 cm1 litre water = 1 kilogram water The litre is a metric system unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimetre , to 1,000 cubic centimetres , and to 1/1,000 cubic metre...
140 PS V6 Petrol
- 3.0L
Litre
pic|200px|right|thumb|One litre is equivalent to this cubeEach side is 10 cm1 litre water = 1 kilogram water The litre is a metric system unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimetre , to 1,000 cubic centimetres , and to 1/1,000 cubic metre...
150 PS V6 Petrol