The UMM Alter II is a Portuguese automobile produced by UMM from 1986–1994.
UMM Alter II Phase I
In 1986 the Alter II was released by the
Portuguese
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automobile
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manufacturer
União Metalo-Mecânica (UMM). It featured a new 4-speed
manual gearbox
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, a new
transfer case
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and a new
suspension
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. The engine remained the same 2.5-litre
diesel engine
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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 brake
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s in the front axle,
power steering
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and a
MOMO (company)
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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
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chassis
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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 116 PS, 1 with the
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2.5 tds engine with 145 PS and one with the
M50 2.5 petrol engine with 192 PS.
UMM Alter II Phase III
1993 saw another facelift. A redesigned
dashboard For business applications, see Dashboard (business).
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was available, much more modern than the previous ones. Some of the electrical problems were also solved. It had some new suspension adjustments and new front bumper
In 1996 UMM stops building the Alter II to private customers.
External links
UMM's Unofficial French SitePortuguese UMM forum
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Off-road vehicles
Cars of Portugal
Cars introduced in 1986
All-wheel-drive vehicles
1990s cars