Segment: Compact
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
The Italian automaker Alfa Romeo introduced the 75 lineup in 1985 to replace the Giulietta model, which was already eight years old, and sales were stalling.
At the beginning of the '80s, Alfa Romeo had big financial problems after over a decade of poor company management decisions. Its products were not highly attractive, and some vehicles were draining the carmaker's funds. As a result, it needed a new product to regain lost customers and refill its bank accounts. Part of the solution was the one provided by Ermanno Cressoni, who promised that his team from Centro Stile Alfa Romeo could reshape the aging Giulietta and morph it into a new car. That car was the 75, and the nameplate was dedicated to the automaker's 75th year since its establishment. In the U.S., the 75 was also known as the Alfa Romeo Milano.
With a wedged-shaped bodywork, the 75 was in line with other European compact executive cars from that era. In addition, the big and squared headlights concealed the fact that the car relied on the Giulietta's underpinnings. In addition, the new plastic grille with horizontal slats where the carmaker's crest took center stage looked bold. Depending on the grade, the 75 sported a black bumper or a body-colored one adorned by a rubber stripe. In order to accommodate the engines and fit into the slimmer front nose of the vehicle compared to the Giulietta, the 75's hood featured a risen mid-section.
From its profile, the ascending beltline of the vehicle was emphasized by a plastic trim that ran around the car. That decoration also concealed that the 75 used the same doors as the Giulietta as a cost-cutting measure. Since the vehicle's basic structure, including the pillars, was carried over from the previous models, the design team had to create new panels to conceal that, and it did it marvelously. Finally, at the back, the tall and short deck sported a rear fascia with large, rectangular taillights.
The car's interior featured a squared-looking dashboard where the instrument cluster and the center stack were covered under the same visor and were focused on the driver. Alfa Romeo used large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and smaller ones for the rest of the gauges. On the center console, the automaker placed the gear stick and a storage area. At the front, the high-bolstered bucket seats were on par with the brand's sporty image, while in the back, the automaker installed a flat bench where two people could sit comfortably.
Under the hood, Alfa Romeo installed a wide choice of engines ranging between 1.6-liter and 3.0-liter, most of them being naturally aspirated. All of them were paired with five-speed manuals that sent their power to the rear wheels. The 75 was the first mass-produced Alfa Romeo to be fitted with a turbocharged engine. Unfortunately, despite the car's great success on the market, it was not enough to save the brand. As a result, Fiat bought the company in 1986.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT RWD (106 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1570 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 6000 RPM 106 HP @ 6000 RPM 105 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 132 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 TR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 203 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1570 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5800 RPM 110 HP @ 5800 RPM 109 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 146 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 TR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3273.8 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 Turbo 5MT RWD (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1779 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 5800 RPM 155 HP @ 5800 RPM 153 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 225 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT RWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1779 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5500 RPM 122 HP @ 5500 RPM 121 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 157 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 TR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2380.9 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3317.9 lbs (1505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 209 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1779 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5300 RPM 120 HP @ 5300 RPM 118 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 168 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.8/53.4 in (1,367/1,356 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.8 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3273.8 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 226 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1962 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 5400 RPM 128 HP @ 5400 RPM 126 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 179 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Twin Spark 5MT RWD (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1962 cm3 |
Power: | 109 KW @ 5800 RPM 148 HP @ 5800 RPM 146 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 186 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183 in (4648 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 55 in (1397 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3406 lbs (1545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5MT RWD (156 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2492 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5600 RPM 156 HP @ 5600 RPM 154 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 210 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT RWD (188 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2959 cm3 |
Power: | 138 KW @ 5800 RPM 188 HP @ 5800 RPM 185 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 245 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183 in (4648 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 55 in (1397 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.6/58.5 in (1,514/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2755.7 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo Diesel 5MT RWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 4300 RPM 95 HP @ 4300 RPM 94 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM 193 Nm @ 2300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 TR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2623.5 lbs (1190 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560.4 lbs (1615 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |