Audi A4 DTM Edition

The Audi A4 DTM Edition was launched as a part of the DTM success in the year 2004.

The DTM Edition was first displayed at the Essen Motor Show in the year 2004. The body of the Audi A4 DTM is made of aluminum and it features muscular and sporty looks.

2005 Audi A4 DTM Edition

The Audi A4 DTM consists of a 2.0 L FSI turbocharged Incline-4 engine with a capacity of 1984 cc. The engine delivers an output power of 220 bhp and 221 lb-ft torque. The top speed of the Audi A4 DTM is about 155 mph. The Audi A4 DTM features 6-speed Manual transmission and the gearshifts can be performed easily at higher speeds.

The Audi A4 DTM features S LINE chassis and as a result, the suspension is dropped to 20 millimeters increasing the engines performance, also it features exhaust system, rear diffuser and carbon fiber spoiler lip.

2005 Audi A4 DTM Edition side view

The Audi A4 DTM features 18-inch alloy wheels with multispoke rims and disc brakes. The safety features in the car includes the seat belts, front and side airbags.

The exteriors in the car include the xenon lights, bumpers, side mirrors and the radiator grille. The interiors in the car feature the sporty leather seats, climate control, traction control, parking brake and leather wrapped steering wheel.

2005 Audi A4 DTM Edition back view

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 4-door Sedan, production car
Configuration: – Front Engine/AWD
Engine: – 2.0 L FSI turbocharged Incline-4
Capacity: – 1984 cc
Torque: – 221 lb-ft
Horsepower: – 220 bhp
Transmission: – 6-speed Manual
Top speed: – 155 mph

May 26, 2007 at 6:14 pm | 1 comment

2002 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA

The Alfa Romeo 156 GTA is manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles in the year 2002.

It consists of a 3.0 liter V6 engine which was also used in the Alfa Romeo 166, GTV and Spider models. The capacity of the engine is about 3179 cc and it contains four valves and 6-speed manual transmission. It delivers an output power of 250 bhp at 6200 rpm and 221 lb-ft torque at 4800 rpm. The bore measures 93 mm and the stroke measures 78 mm.

The brakes are equipped with Anti Braking System and Electronic Brakeforce Distributer.

Alfa Romeo 156 GTA front view

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 4-door sedan
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 3.2 Liter V6
Transmission: – 6-speed manual
Horsepower: – 250 bhp at 6200 rpm
Torque: – 221 lb-ft at 4800 rpm
Wheelbase: – 2595 mm
Width: – 1765 mm
Length: – 4430 mm
Height: – 1402 mm
Weight: – 3109 lb
0-60 mph: – 6.4 sec
Top speed: – 155 mph
Price: – 43,200$

May 23, 2007 at 4:54 am | 1 comment

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a sports car manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles in between the years 1967-1971.

The car was first displayed at the Turin Motorshow in the year 1967. It was designed by Franco Scaglione, an automobile coachwork designer. During its period, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale was considered as the most expensive car in the year 1968 that priced at $17,000 USD and the average car was priced at $2,822 USD. It is also the first car to feature the butterfly doors.

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale consists of a 2.0 L V8 engine with SPICA fuel injection, 16 spark plugs and 6-speed manual transmission. The capacity of the engine is about 1955 cc that delivered an output power of 230 bhp at 8800 rpm in normal road conditions an it delivered an output power of 270 bhp on race tracks. The car attains the speed of 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and the top speed is about 160 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door coupe
Configuration: – Mid Engine
Engine: – 2.0 L V8
Transmission: – 6-Speed manual
Wheelbase: – 2350 mm
Width: – 1710 mm
Length: – 3970 mm
Height: – 991 mm
Weight: – 1543 lb
0-60 mph: – 5.5 seconds
Top speed: – 160 mph

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale in Italian

May 23, 2007 at 4:04 am | 1 comment

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

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