Alfa Romeo Alfetta Saloon
Overview
| Produced: |
1972-1984, 424739 produced. (to end '83) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
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 |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1974-1987) |
72 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. | ||||
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