Alfa Romeo Alfetta Saloon
Overview
| Produced: |
1972-1984, 424739 produced. (to end '83) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
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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.
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 | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Dellorto | 2 | Twin-choke side down draught. Solex carbs also used (1962cc model) |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108mph | 10s | 17.2s | 20mpg | 120bhp @5300 | 1962cc engine: |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc | Servo assisted |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 4 |
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Books | |
 ALFA ROMEO Alfetta 1977 Shop manual
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 KEITH MARTIN ON COLLECTING ALFA-ROMEO
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Magazine Back Issues | |
 Practical Classics October 2002 - Featuring Buyers Guide Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1974-1987)
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