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Alfa Romeo Alfetta From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search "Alfetta" redirects here. For the racing car, see Alfa Romeo 158/159 Alfetta . Alfa Romeo GTV redirects here. For 916 series GTV see Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider Alfa Romeo Alfetta Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Also called Gold CloverLeaf model was also sold as the Alfetta 159i in some markets Production 1972–1987 Assembly Arese , Milan , Italy Rosslyn plant, South Africa Brits , South Africa Predecessor None Successor Alfa Romeo 75 Alfa Romeo GTV (1995) Body style(s) 4-door sedan 2-door coupe Layout FR layout Engine(s) 1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 2.0 L I4 2.0 L I4 turbo 2.0 L I4 turbodiesel 2.4 L I4 turbodiesel 2.5 L V6 2.6 L V8 (limited edition) Transmission(s) 5-speed manual 3-speed ZF automatic [ 1 ] Wheelbase 2,510 mm (98.8 in) 2,400 mm (94.5 in) (GT/GTV/GTV6) Length 4,270 mm (168.1 in) Width 1,670 mm (65.7 in) Height 1,435 mm (56.5 in) Curb weight 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) (GTV) 1,210 kg (2,700 lb) (GTV6) Related Alfa Romeo Giulietta (nuova) FNM -Alfa Romeo 2300 (Rio) Designer Berlina:Giuseppe Scarnati GT: Giugiaro /Alfa Romeo The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is an Italian rear-wheel drive executive saloon car and fastback coupé produced from 1972 until 1987 by Alfa Romeo . It was popular due to its combination of a modest design with powerful engines, selling over 400,000 units until the end of its production run, but in the final years its sales were down due to Alfa Romeo's reliability problems that plagued the company through the late 1970s and early 1980s. [ citation needed ] Some problems were noticed in contemporary commentaries by motor testers such as Archie Vicar . [ 2 ] The Sedan had a body designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, and the Alfetta GTV coupe (not to be confused with the more recent 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV , or the classic Giulia GTV ), was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro . The Alfetta introduced a new drivetrain layout to the marque. Clutch and transmission were housed at the rear of the car, together with the differential for a more balanced weight distribution, as used on the Alfetta 158/159 Grand Prix cars. The suspension relied on double wishbones and torsion bars at the front and a de Dion beam at the rear. The Alfetta was renewed in 1979 with a revised frontend, new wheel rims and new lights, as well as a diesel version. Version Years Produced Alfetta 1972-74 104,454 Alfetta ( RHD ) 1972-78 2,011 Alfetta 1.8 1975-83 67,738 Alfetta 1.6 1975-83 77,103 Alfetta 2000 1976-77 34,733 Alfetta 2000 ( RHD ) 1977 1,450 Alfetta 2000 L 1978-80 60,097 Alfetta 2.0 1981-84 48,750 Alfetta 2000 LI America 1978-81 1,000 Alfetta 2000 Turbodiesel 1979-84 23,530 Alfetta Quadrifoglio Oro 1982-84 19,340 Alfetta CEM 1983 991 Alfetta 2.4 Turbo Diesel 1983-84 7,220 Total Note: Unofficial figures 448,417 It was available with two four-cylinder DOHC engines with two valves per cylinder and a turbodiesel engine supplied by VM Motori . [ 3 ] The 1.6 and 1.8 L base models had two double-barrel carburettors , while the 2.0 DOHC received fuel injection in 1979. The diesel initially had 2.0 L, but was increased to 2.4 L in 1982. The four-door Alfetta was sold in the USA from 1975 through 1977 under the name Alfetta Sedan . From 1978 to 1979 a mildly restyled version was sold under the name Sport Sedan . The four-cylinder coupe was available from 1975 to 1977 under the moniker Alfetta GT , renamed the Sprint Veloce for the final two years of production in 1978 and 1979. Finally, the V-6 version was marketed from 1981 to 1986 as the GTV-6 . The Alfa Romeo Alfetta became well known throughout the world since it was Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro 's official escort car, when, in 1978, he was first kidnapped, then killed, by the Italian Terrorist left-wing organization The Red Brigades. A fictionalised account of these events was produced as a critically well regarded Italian film, The Advocate , which also heavily featured Alfettas of all types, from Carabinieri 'Short Nose-Round Light' through to the Prime Minister's own 'Long Nose-Square Light' 2000 Super Saloon. Contents 1 Design and dynamics 2 GT, GTV and GTV6 2.1 GTV6 2.2 GT and GTV racing versions by Autodelta 3 Engines 4 Footnotes 5 External links [ edit ] Design and dynamics The rear transaxle found on the Alfetta and derivatives- GTV, 90 and 75- provided these cars with excellent weight distribution. The transaxle design, in combination with inboard rear brakes and a well-located de Dion rear suspension, resulted in excellent traction and handling. [ edit ] GT, GTV and GTV6 For information about the GTV (916) see Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV. The early GTVs had the letters GTV on C pillar. The Alfetta was the base for the GTV, a fastback coupé version of the saloon, introduced in 1974 as Alfetta GT, initially available only with the 1.8 litre (1779 cc) version of the Alfa DOHC four. [ 4 ] For 1976, with the final phasing out of the earlier 105 Series 1.3 and 1.6 litre coupes (GT 1300 Junior and GT 1600 Junior) and the 2.0 litre 105 series 2000 GTV, the Alfetta GT became a range, also available with the 1.6 litre (1570 cc) and 2.0 litre (1962 cc) versions of the same engine as the Alfetta GT 1.6, Alfetta GT 1.8 and Alfetta GTV 2000. The GTV designation was initially reserved for the 2.0 litre top version. Version Years Produced Alfetta GT (1.8) 1974-76 21,947 Alfetta GT (1.6) 1976-80 16,923 Alfetta GTV (2.0) 1976-78 31,267 Alfetta GTS (1.6) 1976-80 Alfetta GTV Strada (2.0) 1976-80 Alfetta GTV 2.6 V8 1977 20 Alfetta GTV L (2.0) 1978-80 26,108 Alfetta GTV 2000 America 1979-80 Alfetta 2000 Turbodelta 1979-80 400 Alfetta GTV 2.0 1980-83 10,352 GTV 2.0 1983-87 7,296 Alfetta GTV Grand Prix (2.0) 1981-82 650 Alfetta GTV 2.5 1980-83 11,468 GTV 2.5 1983-87 10,912 GTV 3.0 V6 1984-85 200 GTV 2.5 Twin Turbo 1985-86 36 In 1979, some minor revisions, including a revised engine with new camshaft profiles and a change to mechanical-and-vacuum ignition advance, saw the 2.0 litre redesignated the Alfetta GTV 2000L. Autodelta also produced a limited edition turbocharged model, named Turbodelta, for FIA Group 4 homologation . This version used a KKK turbo which pushed power up to 175 PS (129 kW). The car also received a modified suspension layout. This was the first Italian production car with a turbocharger. The styling of the GTV, while distinctive, can be seen to share many design features derived from the Montreal supercar, as translated down to a simpler and thus more marketable vehicle. Examples of this are the bonnet line, which while briefer, still has 'scallops' for the headlights, and the tail light clusters which resemble those of the Montreal. The door shape is similar, and in a sharing of parts, both vehicles employ the same door handles. In 1981, the GTV received a restyling, with grey plastic bumpers and all matt-black trim replacing bright stainless steel, the 1.6 litre and 1.8 litre versions were discontinued and the Alfetta 2000 GTV became the base coupé model as the Alfa GTV 2.0. The Alfetta name was dropped, but the two-litre coupé retained its type designation of 11636 for left hand drive and 11637 for right hand drive. 15 inch alloy wheels were now standard, as opposed to the earlier cars' 14 inch pressed steel or optional 14 inch alloy. [ edit ] GTV6 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Production 1980–1987 Body style(s) coupé Engine(s) 2.5 L V6 Later in the same year, the GTV-6 , a version of the GTV with the SOHC V6 2.5 L engine from the Alfa 6 luxury sedan, was released. As a result the hood received a bulge to clear the top of the intake and became its most pronounced feature. With Bosch fuel injection instead of the six downdraught Dell'Orto carburettors in the early Alfa 6 installation, the V6 was much easier to start and retained its state of tune much better. The V6 received rave reviews from the motoring press, which had previously lambasted the same engine in the Alfa 6 because of the carburettor problems. It found its true home in the GTV-6 where it could stretch its legs better than in the less sporting Alfa 6 sedan, including winning the European Touring Car Championship an unprecedented four years in succession (1982–85), the British Touring Car Championship in 1983 at the hands of Andy Rouse , as well as many other racing and rallying competitions. The fuel injection installation eventually made it into the second series of the Alfa 6 as well. The GTV went through a number of revisions, including a new gear ratios and an updated interior in 1984. A grey GTV6 is featured for a short period in the James Bond movie Octopussy . Bond (played by Roger Moore ) steals the parked car in West Germany while its owner uses a pay phone booth and makes haste towards Octopussy's Circus, where he de-fuses a bomb planted by the villainous Kamal Khan ( Louis Jourdan ). [ 5 ] The GTV6 was driven to victory by Greg Carr and Fred Gocentas in the 1987 Australian Rally Championship . South African models were first assembled at Automaker's Rosslyn plant, located outside Pretoria . These early, 1973 models, were manufactured alongside Datsuns. From 1974 South African Alfetta's were manufactured at Alfa Romeo's own Brits plant. South Africa was one of two markets to have a turbocharged GTV6, with a Garrett turbocharger and a NACA intake. An estimated 750 were assembled before all production ceased in 1986. The South African market also introduced the 3.0 L GTV-6, predating the international debut of the factory's 3.0 L engine in 1987. Approximately 200 were built in South Africa for racing homologation. To this day, the GTV-6 remains the quintessential Alfa Romeo for South Africans. A bulge in this red GTV6, the most pronounced feature on the top of the intake is clearly visible. For the U.S. market two limited production GTV-6 models stand out. The Balocco (named after the famous Balocco test track in Italy) in 1982 with a production run of only 350 cars. The Balocco was available only in red with sunroof and black interior, leather wrapped steering wheel and red piping on the seats. There were also two green Quadrifoglio badges fixed on the rear quarter trim pieces above a badge with the "Balocco SE" designation. A plaque inset in the glove box door designated the number of the car out of the series of 350 (XXX of 350) And the GTV-6 2.5 Maratona, of which only 150 were built. The Maratona model included a more aggressive aerodynamic trim package, lightweight Speedline wheels, clear engine view port, sunroof, wood steering wheel and shift knob, rear louvers and Carello fog lamps. All 150 cars were available only painted Silver and with a black leather interior; and came with "Maratona" badging on the rear decklid, front fenders and glove box door. (The most notable feature of the Maratona, its aerodynamic kit, was also available as a dealer-installed option on other GTV-6 models.) Callaway Cars , famous for their modified Camaro , Impala SS and Corvette offerings modified between thirty and thirty-six (depending on whether one "counts" those cars with Callaway components which were not assembled by Callaway but, instead, had those components fitted by Alfa Romeo dealers) twin-turbocharged GTV-6s between 1983 and 1986, of which the first five (the cars produced between 1983 and 1985; these were sold and titled as 1985 model year cars, save for the first prototype which was sold and titled as a 1984) were prototypes. Callaway "production models" were otherwise listed as from the 1986 model year. [ 6 ] In addition to numerous small component upgrades, the Callaway GTV-6s included a somewhat revised suspension (most notably eschewing the metric Michelin TRX wheel/tire combination—then standard on the GTV-6—in favor of Pirelli or Goodyear tires on conventionally-sized BBS, Speedline or OZ lightweight alloys), improved brakes and, most importantly, a twin-turbocharger system, boosting performance to exotic levels. A different twin turbo GTV was also built briefly for the Australian market. [ edit ] GT and GTV racing versions by Autodelta Racing versions of the Alfetta GT and GTV were built by Autodelta , initially with the normally aspirated engine from the earlier GTAm racer based on the 105 series coupe, for homologation under FIA Group 2 . In this form they were rallied with moderate success in 1975, winning the Elba and Costa Brava rallies overall, as well as winning the Group 2 category in the World Rally Championship's Corsican event. The next year Autodelta shifted its focus to circuit racing the Alfettas, which won the under 2.5-liter Group 2 division of the European Touring Car Championship, scoring a remarkable second place overall at the 24 hour race at Spa-Francorchamps, as well as an overall win in the ETC race at Vallelunga . Despite such results, Autodelta's efforts with the Group 2 Alfetta were desultory, and ended prematurely. At a single rally at the end of the 1975 season, Autodelta also rallied an Alfetta GTV with a 3.0 litre V8 engine, derived from the 2.6 litre V8 of the Alfa Romeo Montreal coupé and sharing the same mechanical fuel injection by SPICA . It had been suggested to produce 400 roadgoing versions of this model for homologation but this plan was abandoned as well. In 1980 the Alfetta GTV Turbodelta was already homologated in FIA Group 4 , since the required number of production cars had been built. A racing version was campaigned in rallies, but once more the effort was abandoned after a single season, despite scoring a win at the Danube Rally. In 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 was one of the fastest Group A rally cars. [ 7 ] At the end of 1986 the FIA re-assessed the GTV6 homologation and found it to be unsuitable for Group A and it was moved into group B and subsequently banned from the sport. [ 7 ] After that Alfa Romeo turned its Group A racing and rallying efforts to the 75/Milano sedans, which were based on the same rear transaxle chassis. However, 1986 also saw the GTV6 post one of its finest rallying victories when Yves Loubet's example won the Group A in the tragic 1986 Tour de Corse and placed 3rd overall between Group B cars. [ edit ] Engines Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT engine bay Model Engine Volume Power Torque Note 1.6 I4 1,590 cc 109 PS (80 kW) @5600 rpm 142 N·m (105 lb·ft) @4300 rpm 1.8 I4 1,779 cc 122 PS (90 kW) @5500 rpm 167 N·m (123 lb·ft) @4400 rpm 2.0 I4 1,962 cc 122 PS (90 kW) @5300 rpm 175 N·m (129 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 2.0 I4 1,962 cc 130 PS (96 kW) @5400 rpm 178 N·m (131 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 2.0 Turbo I4 1,962 cc 150 PS (110 kW) @ 5500 rpm 231 N·m (170 lb·ft) @3500 rpm GTV 2000 Turbodelta 2.0 Turbodiesel I4 1,995 cc 82 PS (60 kW) @4300 rpm 162 N·m (119 lb·ft) @2300 rpm 2.4 Turbodiesel I4 2,393 cc 95 PS (70 kW) @4300 rpm 196 N·m (145 lb·ft) @2300 rpm 2.5 V6 V6 2,492 cc 160 PS (118 kW) @5600 rpm 213 N·m (157 lb·ft) @4000 rpm GTV6 2.5 V6 Twin Turbo V6 2,492 cc 233 PS (171 kW) @5600 rpm 332 N·m (245 lb·ft) @2500 rpm GTV6 Callaway 2.6 V8 V8 2,594 cc 200 PS (147 kW) @6500 rpm 270 N·m (199 lb·ft) @4750 rpm GTV 2.6i [ edit ] Footnotes ^ "1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta Sport Sedan" . sportscarmarket.com . http://www.sportscarmarket.com/profiles/2001/July/Alfa%20Romeo/index.html . Retrieved 2007-07-04 .   ^ Archie Vicar (1973). "Cars and Vehicle Magazine, May 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta" . carmagazine.co.uk . http://www2.carmagazine.co.uk/Community/Forum-Landing/Forum-Categories/Topic/?topic-id=6418 . Retrieved 2009-06-23 .   ^ "Automotive/Past vehicles/Alfa Romeo Alfetta" . vmmotori.it . http://www.vmmotori.it/en/01/02/01/dettaglio.jsp?id=18 . Retrieved 2007-07-04 .   ^ "Alfa Romeo Alfetta & GTV" . carsfromitaly.net . http://www.carsfromitaly.net/alfaromeo/index.html . Retrieved 2007-07-04 .   ^ "1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 in Octopussy, Movie, 1983" . imcdb.org . http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_1803-Alfa-Romeo-GTV-6-116C-1981.html . Retrieved 2010-01-19 .   ^ "An Afternoon with Reeves Callaway" . alfacentro.com . http://www.alfacentro.com/features/reeves/ . Retrieved 2007-07-04 .   ^ a b "Alfa Romeo GTV6 Specifications & History" . rallye-info.com . http://www.rallye-info.com/carspecs.asp?car=159 . Retrieved 2007-05-28 .   [ edit ] External links AlfaGtv6.com (U.S.A)- Technical info AlfaRomeoGtv6.com (France) - Technical info GTV6Demoruns.com (Nederlands) Swiss Alfetta GTV site, including racing versions http://www.rallybase.nl/ Italian Auto Club GTV6 Twin Turbo v   •   d   •   e Alfa Romeo 1910-1920: 24 HP · 40-60HP 1920-1945: 20-30HP · 6C · 8C · G1/G2 · RL · RM 1945-1980: 1750/2000 · 1900 · 2000 · 2600 · 33 Stradale · Alfa 6 · Alfasud · Alfetta · Giulia · Giulietta · Gran Sport Quattroruote · GTA · GTV · Nuova Giulietta · Montreal · Spider · Sprint 1980-2010: 145/146 · 147 · 155 · 156 · 164 · 166 · 33 · 75 · 90 · Arna · GTV · Spider · SZ/RZ Current models: MiTo · Giulietta · 159 · 8C Competizione · Brera · GT · Spider Future models: 169 · Giulia Concept Cars: 2uettottanta · 2000 Sportiva · 33.2 · BAT series · Carabo · Disco Volante · Diva · Navajo · Kamal · Nuvola · Pandion · Proteo · Scighera · Visconti Clubs: Alfa Romeo Owners Club (USA) · Alfa Romeo Owners Club (UK) · Alfa Romeo Owners Club (Italy) Alexandre Darracq /Ugo Stella · Nicola Romeo · Corporate website · A brand of the Fiat Group v   •   d   •   e « previous — Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. , a subsidiary of the Fiat S.p.A. since 1986, car timeline, 1950s–1970s — next » Type 1950s 1960s 1970s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Small family car Dauphine * Alfasud Compact executive car Giulietta (750/101) Giulia Giulietta (116) 1750 Alfetta Executive car 1900 2000 2600 2000 Alfa 6 Cabriolet 1900 2000 2600 Coupé Giulietta Sprint Giulia Alfetta GT/GTV and GTV6 1900 2000 2600 Roadster Spider Gran Sport Quattroruote Sports car … 6C 2500 Montreal 33 Stradale Off-road Matta Racing car TZ / GTA … 158/159 Tipo 33 177 *Dauphine was produced under Renault license v   •   d   •   e « previous — Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. , a subsidiary of the Fiat S.p.A. since 1986, car timeline, 1980s–present Type 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 Supermini Mito Small family car Arna …Alfasud 33 145 / 146 147 Giulietta (940) Compact executive car …Nuova Giulietta 75 / Milano 155 156 159 Giulia Executive car …Alfetta 90 164 166 169 …Alfa 6 Coupé …Sprint GT …Alfetta GT/GTV and GTV6 GTV (916) Brera Convertible Spider (916) Spider (939) Spider Roadster …Spider 8C Spider Sports car SZ RZ 8C Competizione Racing car 179 / 182 / 183T / 184T / 185T 155 V6 TI SUV C-SUV D-SUV || Alfa Romeo 75 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Alfa Romeo 75 / Milano Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1985-1992 Assembly Arese , Milan , Italy Predecessor Alfa Romeo Alfetta Saloon Alfa Romeo Giulietta (nuova) Successor Alfa Romeo 155 Class Compact executive car Body style(s) 4-door sedan Layout FR layout Engine(s) Petrol : 1.6 L straight-4 1.8 L straight-4 1.8 L straight-4 turbo 2.0 L straight-4 2.5 V6 3.0 V6 Diesel : 2.0 L straight-4 turbodiesel 2.4 L straight-4 turbodiesel Transmission(s) 5-speed manual [ 1 ] 3-speed automatic [ 1 ] Wheelbase 2,510 mm (98.8 in) Length 4,331 mm (170.5 in) Width 1,631 mm (64.2 in) Height 1,349 mm (53.1 in) Curb weight 1,100–1,300 kg (2,400–2,900 lb) Related Alfa Romeo GTV6 Alfa Romeo SZ Designer Ermanno Cressoni Alfa Romeo 75 at the Nürburgring . Rear view of Alfa Romeo 75. The Alfa Romeo 75 , sold in North America as the Milano , was a compact sports sedan / compact executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo between 1985 and 1992. The 75 was commercially quite successful; in just three years, 170,000 cars were produced [ 2 ] and by the end of production in 1992, around 187,300 had been built. [ 3 ] The Alfa Romeo 75 was the last model that the manufacturer developed before being acquired by Fiat. Contents 1 Overview 2 Technical features 3 Turbo Evoluzione 4 Engines 5 Motorsports 6 References 7 External links [ edit ] Overview The 75 was introduced in May 1985 [ 2 ] to replace the Giulietta (with which it shared many components), and was named to celebrate Alfa's 75th year of production. The body, designed by head of Alfa Romeo Centro Stile Ermanno Cressoni , was styled in a striking wedge shape, tapering at the front with square headlights and a matching grille (similar features were applied to the Cressoni-designed 33 ). At the 1986 Turin Auto Salon, a prototype 75 estate was to be seen, an attractive forerunner of the later 156 Sportwagon. This version was, however, never listed for sale, being cancelled after Fiat took control of Alfa Romeo. The car, dubbed the 75 Turbo Wagon, was made by Italian coachbuilder Rayton Fissore using a 75 Turbo as the basis. [ 4 ] Two estate versions were to be found at the later 1987 Geneva Motor Show; one was this Turbo Wagon and the other was a 2.0 litre version named the Sportwagon. [ 5 ] [ edit ] Technical features The 75 featured some unusual technical features, most notably the fact that it was almost perfectly balanced from front to rear. [ 6 ] This was achieved by using transaxle schema — mounting the standard five-speed gearbox in the rear connected to the rear differential ( rear-wheel drive ). The front suspension was a torsion bar and shock absorber combination and the rear an expensive De Dion tube assembled with shock absorbers; these designs were intended to optimize the car's handling; moreover the rear brake discs were fitted at the centre of the rear axle, near the gearbox-differential group. The engine crankshaft was bolted directly to the two-segment driveshaft which ran the length of the underside from the engine block to the gearbox , and rotated at the speed of the engine. The shaft segments were joined with elastomeric 'doughnuts' to prevent vibration and engine/gearbox damage. The 2.0 L Twin Spark and the 3.0 Litre V6 were equipped with limited slip differential . [ 7 ] The 75 featured a then advanced dashboard-mounted diagnostic computer, called Alfa Romeo Control, capable of monitoring the engine systems and alerting the drivers of potential faults. The 75 engine range at launch featured four-cylinder 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liter petrol carbureted engines, a 2.0 liter intercooled turbodiesel made by VM Motori , [ 8 ] and a 2.5 liter fuel injected V6. In 1986 was introduced 75 Turbo, which featured fuel injected 1779 cc twin cam engine using Garrett T3 turbocharger , intercooler and oil cooler. [ 9 ] In 1987, a 3.0 liter V6 was added to the range and the 2.0 L Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine was redesigned to have now two spark plugs per cylinder, the engine was named as Twin Spark . With fuel injection and variable valve timing this engine produced 148 PS (109 kW; 146 hp). This engine arguably founded modern engines of today as it was the first production engine to use variable valve timing. [ 9 ] In North America, where the car was known as the Milano, only the 2.5 and 3.0 V6s were available, from 1987 to 1989. The USA-2.5-liters were fundamentally different from their European counterparts. Due to USA regulations, some modifications were required. Most noticeable from the outside were the 'America' bumpers, with the typical rubber harmonicas in them. Furthermore, these bumpers had thick (and heavy) shock-absorbing material inside them and in addition, they were mounted to the vehicle on shock absorbers. To accommodate these shock absorbers, the 'America'-bodies were slightly different from the European ones. Other changes relative to the European model were: A 67-liter fuel tank which was located behind the rear seats, reducing the boot capacity from 500 L (18 cu ft) to 300 L (11 cu ft). Side-markers in the bumpers Exhaust silencer sticking out from under the bumper at the r/h side of the vehicle instead of the center Fortifications in the doors and trunk lid Hooks underneath the hood, to keep the hood in position in a crash The USA-cars also had different equipment levels (depending on the version: Milano Silver, Milano Gold or Milano Platinum). L/h and r/h electrically adjustable outside mirrors, electrically reclining seats and cruise control were usually optional in Europe. The car was also available with a 3-speed ZF automatic gearbox option for the 2.5 V6. Other, more common options such as electrically operated rear windows and an A/C system were standard in the USA. The USA-cars also had different upholstery styles and of course different dashboard panels also indicating speed in mph, oil pressure in psi and coolant temperature in degrees F, and as a final touch the AR control was different, including a seat belt warning light. The European-spec 2.5 V6 (2.5 6V Iniezione or 2.5QV) was officially sold only between 1985 and 1987, although some of them were not registered until 1989. Relatively few of them were sold (about 2800 units), especially when the 155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp) 1.8 Turbo got launched, which in some countries was cheaper in taxes because of its lower displacement. To create a bigger space between the V6 and the inline fours, the 2.5 was bored out to 2959 cc's to deliver 188 PS (138 kW; 185 hp) and this new engine was introduced in the 3.0 America in 1987. As its type designation suggests, the 3.0 only came in the US-specification, with the impact-bumpers and in-boot fuel tank. However, the European 'America's' were not equipped with side-markers or the door, hood and trunk lid fortifications. Depending on the country of delivery, the 3.0 America could be equipped with a catalytic converter. In 1988 engines were updated again, the 1.8 L carburetor version was replaced with fuel injected 1.8 i.e and new bigger diesel engine was added to the range. In the end of 1989 the 1.6 L carburetor version was updated to have fuel injection and 1990 the 1.8 L turbo and 3.0i V6 got some more power and updated suspension. The 3.0 V6 was now equipped with a Motronic system instead of an L-Jetronic. The 1.8L turbo was now also available in 'America'-spec, but strangely enough not available for the USA market. The 3.0 V6 did make it to the United States, and was sold as Milano Verde. [ 9 ] [ edit ] Turbo Evoluzione 500 examples of the Turbo Evoluzione were produced in spring 1987 to meet Group A requirements. [ 10 ] The car had many modifications compared to the normal turbo model. The engine was 1762 cc (normal 1779 cc) and claimed power was the same as in the standard turbo, but the engine is better suited for power upgrades than the standard 75 Turbo engine. [ 11 ] [ edit ] Engines Launch, May 1985 1.6 (1570 cc) Carb with 110  PS (81  kW ) @ 5800 rpm and 146  N·m (108  ft·lbf ) @ 4000 rpm 1.8 (1779 cc) Carb with 120 PS (88 kW) @ 5300 rpm and 170 N·m (125 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm 2.0 (1962 cc) Carb with 128 PS (94 kW) @ 5400 rpm and 183 N·m (135 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm 2.0 (1995 cc) TD with 95 PS (70 kW) @ 4300 rpm and 192 N·m (142 ft·lbf) @ 2300 rpm (left hand drive markets only). 2.5 (2492 cc) Injected V6 with 156 PS (115 kW) @ 5600 rpm and 206 N·m (152 ft·lbf) @ 3200 rpm 1986 1.8 (1779 cc) Injected Turbo 155 PS (114 kW) @ 5,800 rpm and 226 N·m (167 ft·lbf) @ 2600 rpm 1987 2.0 (1962 cc) TS with 148 PS (109 kW) @ 5800 rpm and 186 N·m (137 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm (upgrade of existing 2.0 engine) 3.0 (2959 cc) V6 with 188 PS (138 kW) @ 5800 rpm and 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) @ 3000 rpm ('Milano' in US markets only) 1988 1.6 catalytic with 105 PS (77 kW) @ 6000 rpm 1.8 i.e with 122 PS (90 kW) @ 5500 rpm and 157 N·m (116 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm (replacing existing 1.8) 2.4 (2393 cc) TD with 112 PS (82 kW) @ 4200 rpm and 235 N·m (173 ft·lbf) @ 2400 rpm 3.0 V6 AMERICA catalytic with 188 PS (138 kW) @ 5800 rpm and 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) @ 3000 rpm (Europe market only) 1990 1.6 i.e with 107 PS (79 kW) @ 6000 rpm and 137 N·m (101 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm 1.8 Turbo Quadrifoglio Verde with 165 PS (121 kW) @ 5800 rpm 2.0 TS catalytic with 148 PS (109 kW) @ 5800 rpm (replacing existing 2.0) 3.0 V6 QV @ 192 PS (141 kW) @ 5800 rpm and 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) @ 3000 rpm (replacing existing 3.0, the motor from the 164 featuring a Motronic system as opposed to the earlier 3.0 V6-es which were equipped with the L-Jetronic. This model was known as the "Potenziata") [ edit ] Motorsports Alfa Romeo and its racing department Alfa Corse raced the 75 Turbo Group A in the World Touring Car Championship in 1987 season . Team drivers included such names as Nicola Larini , Gabriele Tarquini , Sandro Nannini , Jacques Laffite and Mario Andretti . [ 12 ] With no success and the whole season being a farce Alfa Romeo left the series before the overseas races. [ 13 ] Gianfranco Brancatelli won the 1988 ITC serie with Alfa 75 Turbo and Giorgio Francia placed second in the 1991 ITC. [ 14 ] The 9th Giro d'Italia in 1988 was won by the team of Miki Biasion , Tiziano Siviero and Riccardo Patrese with a 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA. [ 15 ] [ edit ] References ^ a b "Alfa Romeo 75" . carsfromitaly.net . http://www.carsfromitaly.net/alfaromeo/index.html . Retrieved 2007-08-07 .   ^ a b "The 75" . alfaromeo.com . http://www.alfaromeo.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/ALFAROMEO_COM/history/history.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1415231204.1186251523@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccchaddlimhmikdcefecejgdfiidgnl.0&categoryOID=-1073750522&contentOID=1073793966&page=2 . Retrieved 2007-08-04 .   ^ "Alfa Romeo 75" . motorbase.com . http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/97812265/ . Retrieved 2007-08-04 .   ^ "Production Specials" . alfa75.info . Archived from the original on 2007-04-02 . http://web.archive.org/web/20070402114445/http://www.alfa75.info/id76.htm . Retrieved 2007-06-25 .   ^ "Giardinetta, Promiscua e Sportwagon" . alfisti.ru . http://www.alfisti.ru/History/Giard/Giardinetta.htm . Retrieved 2007-06-25 .   (Russian) ^ "1985 Alfa Romeo 75" . conceptcarz.com . http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z1472/Alfa%20Romeo_75/default.aspx . Retrieved 2007-08-07 .   ^ "Alfa Romeo 75" . alfaworkshop.co.uk . http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_romeo_75.shtml . Retrieved 2007-08-07 .   ^ "Automotive/Past Vehicles/Alfa Romeo" . vmmotori.it . http://www.vmmotori.it/en/01/02/01/dettaglio.jsp?id=21 . Retrieved 2007-08-07 .   ^ a b c "News 17.10.2005" . italiaspeed.com . http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars/alfa_romeo/10/75/1610.html . Retrieved 2007-08-07 .   ^ "Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione" . alfisti.net . http://www.alfisti.net/index.php?id=223&L=1 . Retrieved 2007-06-25 .   ^ "Alfa 75 Evoluzione" . alfaromeo75.it . Archived from the original on 2007-09-28 . http://web.archive.org/web/20070928214201/http://www.alfaromeo75.it/Evoluzione.htm . Retrieved 2007-08-07 .   (Italian) ^ "T H E R A C I N G" . homdrum.net . http://www.homdrum.net/alfa/alfahistory_racing.html . Retrieved 2007-08-07 .   ^ "World Touring Car Championship" . homepage.mac.com . http://homepage.mac.com/frank_de_jong/Pages/1987%20WTCC.html . Retrieved 2009-04-21 .   ^ "Alfa75 ITC Competition History" . www.alfa75.info . Archived from the original on 2007-06-23 . http://web.archive.org/web/20070623120818/http://www.alfa75.info/id350.htm . Retrieved 2007-08-07 .   ^ "Miki Biasion" . worldrally.altervista.org . http://worldrally.altervista.org/biasion.html . 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More Goodies Books & Magazines Search book archive Search magazine archive Readers Gallery Browse readers cars Add your car Contact Us Sign in Alfa Romeo Alfetta Saloon [Other models by Alfa Romeo] Overview Produced: 1972-1984, 424739 produced. (to end '83) Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats [View Picture Gallery] Alfa Romeo launched an all new saloon model in 1972, the Alfetta Saloon. Although the Alfetta had a fairly conventional unitary construction, four door body it had an unusual gearbox layout (for a saloon). The Alfetta had a Ferrari style trans-axle. This meant that the gearbox was combined with the rear axle and so provided a better weight balance. The Alfetta came with a 1.8 litre twin-cam engine to start with, however the engine was reduced in size to 1.6 litres in 1975. From 1977 a more powerful 2.0 litre engine was made available. Twin Weber 40 carburetors were also used for the 1.8 litre model. Production of the Alfetta saloon continued until 1984. Source: Motorbase Engines Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR 1779cc S4 DOHC Alfa Romeo S4 DOHC 80mm x 89mm 1570cc S4 DOHC Alfa Romeo S4 DOHC 78mm x 82mm 1962cc S4 DOHC Alfa Romeo S4 DOHC 84mm x 89mm 9 Fuel System Type Number Capacity Comment Dellorto 2 Twin-choke side down draught. Solex carbs also used (1962cc model) Performance Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment 108 mph 10 s 17.2 s 20 mpg 120 bhp 5300 1962cc engine: Brakes Front Rear Comment Disc Disc Servo assisted Auction Sales History Lot Num Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price (inc premium) 106 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spyder Veloce (1980) Christies 24 Mar 2003 Not sold 131 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider (1984) Barons 4 Feb 2003 Not sold 014 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV (1977) Barons 31 Jul 2001 Not sold 054 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider (1978) H&H Sales Limited 11 Apr 2001 £4700.00 - 009 Alfa Romeo Spyder (1978) BCA 29 Jan 2001 £1498.00 - 041 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0GTV (1979) BCA 12 Jun 2000 Not sold 004 Alfa Romeo Veloce Spyder (1981) BCA 14 Dec 1998 Not sold 025A Alfa Romeo Spyder 2 (1984) Coys 26 Nov 1998 Not sold 063 Alfa Romeo Spyder 2000 (1978) Coys 26 Sep 1998 Not sold 081 Alfa Romeo Veloce Spyder (1982) BCA 11 Aug 1997 £3650.00 - 026 Alfa Romeo Spyder Veloce (1979) BCA 10 Feb 1997 Not sold 078 Alfa Romeo Spyder 2000 (1979) ADT 12 Feb 1996 £3200.00 - 009 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT (1976) Coys 20 Sep 1994 £4400.00 - Books ISBN Title Publisher Buy this book 1855202158 Alfa Romeo Road Test Book Brooklands Books Magazine Articles Title Pages Options Article Buyers Guide - Alfa Romeo Alfetta 72 Publication Practical Classics October 2002 Buyers Guide. Alfa Romeo Alfetta. The Alfa Romeo GT and GTV offer a sensational and intoxicating driving experience when they're working properly - but good ones are hard to find. Article Classics June 2001 pg 40 40 Publication Classics June 2001 Dawn of a new era. As the 1970s ended, manufacturers started to embrace new technology in car making. Tim Morgan looks at the Alfa Romeo Alfetta and the Saab 99 Turbo to see both ends of the spectrum. People who looked at this car, also looked at: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0 GTV/Strada Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6/1.8 Saloon Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1.6 GT Alfa Romeo Montreal Have you any further information on this car? Click here to tell us. 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The page you are looking for cannot be opened by your browser because it has a file name extension that your browser does not accept. || LOGIN | REGISTER Unregistered Free Newsletter SEARCH HOME NEWS FEATURES CARS FOR SALE PRICE GUIDE BUYING GUIDE DIRECTORY DIARY WIN SHOP SUBSCRIBE Octane classic car specs SPECFINDER Model specs 1980-1987 ALFA ROMEO Alfetta GTV6 Production: 279,821 Price at launch: £9495 Price (excellent): £5250 Price (good): £3750 Price (average): £2000 Price (project): £450 Performance 0-60mph: 8.8secs 0-100mph: 24.3secs Top speed: 130mph Power: 160bhp Torque: 157lb/ft MPG: 26mpg Engine Configuration: V6 Aspiration: normal Fuel: petrol Fuel delivery: electronic fuel injection Chassis Suspension Front: Independent, torsion bar, anti-roll bar Suspension Rear: Rigid axle, coil spring, anti-roll bar Drivetrain: front-engine RWD Steering: rack and pinion Bodyframe: metal monocoque Transmission: Five-speed manual Dimensions Length: 4260mm Wheelbase: 2400mm Width: 1664mm Height: 1330mm Weight: 1210kgs Overview As big Alfa saloons go the Six was not a huge success, but we do owe the existence of one of the best-sounding Alfa Romeos to the failed executive saloon as it donated its wonderful V6 engine to the Alfetta GTV. Running a new Bosch fuel injection system, the V6’s power was up to 160bhp, giving the GTV6 a very useful power hike, as well as one of the most sublime soundtracks in motoring history. Like the Alfetta GT and GTV before it a good GTV6 was a phenomenally good car in the bends and Alfa’s coupé finally had the power to exploit it. ADVERTISEMENT Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info | Voucher Codes Our Other Websites: The First Post | Auto Express | Custom PC | Evo | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. All rights reserved. Licensed by Felden