Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Alfa Romeo Giulia is manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles in between the years 1962-1978. It is also the first light weight car to feature a powerful engine.

The Giulia contains a 1.3 liter engine with a capacity of 1290 cc and output power of 80 bhp or 1.6 liter engine with a capacity of 1570 cc and output power of 110 bhp. All the cars consisted of 5-speed transmission and it reaches the speed of 62 mph in 12 seconds and the top speed is about 106 mph.

Series One models in between 1964-1972:

Giulia Ti
The Giulia Ti was launched in the year 1962, which consisted of an Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine with a capacity of 1570 cc that delivered an output power of 92 bhp. At first, the Giulia Ti is a left hand drive. Later, right hand drive was introduced in the year 1964. Drum brakes used in the previous cars was replaced by disc brakes with servo mechanism. The production of the Giulia Ti stopped in the year 1968 and it was reintroduced as Giulia 1600 S.

Giulia Ti Super
The Giulia Ti super was launched in the year 1963 which consists of a 1570 cc engine that delivers an output power of 112 bhp at 6500 rpm. The car features alloy wheels, three spoke steering wheel and disc brakes on all the wheels which is assisted by servo mechanism.

Giulia 1300
The Giulia 1300 was manufactured in between the years 1964-1970. It consists of a single carburetor with a capacity of 1290 cc, four speed gearbox and delivers an output power of 78 bhp at 6000 rpm.

Giulia Super
The Giulia Super was launched in the year 1965. It consists of a 1570 cc engine that delivers an output power of 98 bhp at 5500 rpm. The steering wheel consists of three aluminum spokes, disc brakes with servo mechanism and a modified dashboard.

Series Two models in between 1972-1978: –

Giulia Super 1.3 and Giulia Super 1.6
These cars consisted of 1290 cc and 1570 cc engines, whereas the interiors and exteriors are same in both the cars.

Nuova Super Diesel
The Nuova Super Diesel is slow moving car compared to the previous cars. It consists of a Perkins 1760 cc engine that delivers an output power of 55 bhp at 4000 rpm and the top speed is about 86 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 4-door sedan
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 1.8 L I4, 1.6 L I4 and 1.8 L diesel I4
Transmission: – 4-Speed and 5-Speed manual
Wheelbase: – 2540 mm
Width: – 2510 mm
Length: – 4140 mm
Height: – 1430 mm
Weight: – 2156 lb to 2491 lb

May 23, 2007 at 2:44 am | No comment

Alfa Romeo GT

The Alfa Romeo GT is being manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles from the year 2004 continues to the present day.

It is a sports car which was built based on Alfa Romeo 156. A number of mechanical systems are taken from the 156 and the suspensions are taken from the Alfa Romeo 147. Also, the GT is a luxurious Grand Tourer among the other Alfa Romeo series.

Alfa Romeo GT

The GT is praised for its stunning styling looks, high performance, and it also looks similar to the Alfa Romeo Sprint of 1980s. The GT consists of standard 16 inch alloy wheels and 17 inch wheels are available optionally. In addition 18 inch wheels are also available as option with powerful engines such as 3.2 petrol and 1.9 diesel engines.

The GT consists of ventilated discs which measure 284 mm at the front and 276 mm at the back. It also consists of anti-lock braking system along with hydraulic brake assistance and Electronic brake force distribution.

The GT consists of 3.2 liter V6 engine that delivers an output power of 237 hp and this engine is mostly featured in sports versions. Over the years, the engines used in the GT are listed below

1.8 TS I4 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1747 cc that delivers an output power of 103 KW at 6500 rpm and 163 NM torque at 3900 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds and the top speed is about 200 km/h.

2.0 JTS I4 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1970 cc that delivers an output power of 121 KW at 6400 rpm and 206 NM torque at 3250 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and the top speed is about 216 km/h.

3.2 V6 engine
The capacity of this engine is 3179 cc that delivers an output power of 177 KW at 6200 rpm and 289 NM torque at 4800 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and the top speed is about 243 km/h.

1.9 JTDm I4 engine
The capacity of this engine is 1910 cc that delivers an output power of 110 KW at 4000 rpm and 305 NM torque at 3900 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds and the top speed is about 209 km/h.

1.9 JTDm I4 (170 PS) engine
The capacity of this engine is 1910 cc that delivers an output power of 125 KW at 3750 rpm and 330 NM torque at 2000 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and the top speed is about 216 km/h.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine

Engines: –
Petrol engines: – 1.8 L TS, 2.0 L JTS and 3.2 L V6
Diesel engine: – 1.9 L JTD

Transmission: – 5-speed and 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: – 2596 mm
Width: – 4489 mm
Length: – 1763 mm
Height: – 1355 mm
Weight: – 3075-3273 lb

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe promotional video

May 23, 2007 at 2:43 am | No comment

Alfa Romeo GTA

The Alfa Romeo GTA is a sports car manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles in between the years 1965-1971.

The GTA is the predecessor of Giulietta and it was first named as Series 105 and later it was considered as GTA. It consists of aluminum panels, plastic windows, unique door handles, and interior trim of less weight and window mechanisms. It consists of a 1.6 L Straight-4 engine that delivers an output power of 105 hp and in the racing versions it delivers 168 hp.

GTA 1300 Junior
The GTA 1300 Junior was launched in the year 1968 and its production continued up to 1972. It is a two door car that consisted of a 1.3 L Straight-4 engine with a capacity of 1300 cc that delivered an output power of 108 hp whereas the racing cars delivered 165 hp. A total of 450 units have been manufactured where the common features in all the units are the plastic windows, alloy wheels and magnesium engine components. It consisted of 5-speed gearbox with disc brakes on all the wheels.

GTAm
The GTAm was manufactured in between 1970-1971. It is a two door car that consists of a 2.0 L Straight-4 engine with a capacity of 1779 cc that delivers an output power of 237 hp. It consisted of 5-speed gearbox with disc brakes on all the wheels.

GTA-SA
The GTA-Sa is a racing car manufactured in between the years 1697-1968. A total of 10 units were manufactured in this model which consisted of an 1.6 L straight-4 supercharged engine that delivered an output power of 247 hp at 7500 rpm. It consisted of 5-speed gearbox with disc brakes on all the wheels. The GTA-SA also stood in the first place at the Hockenheim 100 Mile Race in the year 1967.

All these three models were successful and victorious at a number of races.

May 23, 2007 at 1:34 am | No comment

Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider

The Alfa Romeo GTV and the Alfa Romeo Spider have been manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles in between the years 1995-2006.

Both the GTV and Spider are sports cars whereas the GTV is 2+2 coupe and the predecessor of Alfetta GTV coupe. The Spider is a two-seater and the predecessor of Giulia Spider. Both the cars have been designed by Pinnifarina, an Italian car design firm.

Alfa Romeo GTV

The Spider has been manufactured in three different phases in an Italian design which is in wedge shape, kicked up tail and advanced aerodynamics. The earlier cars consisted of 15 inch alloy wheels and later, the 18 inch alloy wheels were used. Also, the car consists of power steering, adjustable headlamps, sound system with six speakers, Anti Braking System and alarm system which is operated by a remote.

Alfa Romeo GTV Spider

Over the years the engines used in GTV and Spider are

1.8 TS I4 engine: –
This engine was used in between the years 1998-2000 which has a capacity of 1747 cc and delivers an output power of 106 KW at 6500 rpm and 169 N-m torque at 3500 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 kmph in 9.2 seconds and the top speed is about 210 kmph.

2.0 TS I4 engine: –
This engine was used in between the years 1998-2000 which has a capacity of 1970 cc and delivers an output power of 114 KW at 6400 rpm and 187 N-m torque at 3500 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 kmph in 8.4 seconds and the top speed is about 216 kmph.

2.0 JTS I4 engine: –
This engine was used in between the years 2003-2006 which has a capacity of 1970 cc and delivers an output power of 121 KW at 6400 rpm and 206 N-m torque at 3250 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 kmph in 8.4 seconds and the top speed is about 220 kmph.

3.0 V6 24V engine: –
This engine was used in between the years 1998-2003 which has a capacity of 2959 cc and delivers an output power of 160 KW at 6400 rpm and 265 N-m torque at 5000 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 kmph in 6.8 seconds and the top speed is about 248 kmph.

3.2 V6 24V engine: –
This engine was used in between the years 2003-2006 which has a capacity of 3179 cc and delivers an output power of 176 KW at 6200 rpm and 289 N-m torque at 4800 rpm. It reaches the speed of 100 kmph in 6.3 seconds and the top speed is about 255 kmph.

Specifications of Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider: –

Vehicle Type: – sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 1.8 TS I4, 2.0 TS I4, 2.0 JTS I4, 3.0 V6 24V and 3.2 V6 24V engines
Transmission: – 5-Speed and 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: – 2540 mm
Width: – 1780 mm
Length: – 4285 mm
Height: – 51.9 inches and 51.8 inches in Spider
Weight: – 3020 lb to 3240 lb

May 22, 2007 at 11:00 pm | 3 comments

Alfa Romeo Montreal

The Alfa Romeo Montreal is a sports car manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles in between the years 1970-1977.

The Alfa Romeo Montreal was first displayed at the “International and Universal Exposition” at Montreal, Canada in the year 1967. Later, the first production car was displayed at the “Geneva Motor Show” in the year 1970. It consisted of a 2.6 L V8 engine with a capacity of 2593 cc and a 5-speed manual gearbox. The engine is equipped with SPICA fuel injection system that delivered an output power of 200 bhp at 6500 rpm and 235 N-m torque at 4750 rpm.

The bodywork of the Alfa Romeo has been taken from Giulia GTV which featured dampers and coil springs in the front, live axle at the rear. The highlight in the car is its four headlamps at the front which is covered by unique grills. The stylish NACA duct is another highlight in the car which can be blocked off.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 2.6 L V8
Displacement: – 2593 cc
Transmission: – 5-Speed manual
Horse power: – 200 bhp at 6500 rpm
Torque: – 235 N-m at 4750 rpm
Wheelbase: – 92.5 inches
Width: – 65.8 inches
Length: – 166.1 inches
Height: – 47.4 inches
Weight: – 2800 lb
0-62 mph: – 7.4 seconds
Top speed: – 137 mph

Alfa Romeo Montreal Test Drive

May 22, 2007 at 10:36 pm | 1 comment

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