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1985 Alfa Romeo 75 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Compact
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

ALFA ROMEO 75 1985-1992 45 Photos
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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.

ALFA ROMEO 75 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
  9 gasoline engines
  • 1.6i 5MT RWD (106 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT RWD (110 HP)
  • 1.8 Turbo 5MT RWD (155 HP)
  • 1.8i 5MT RWD (122 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT RWD (120 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT RWD (128 HP)
  • 2.0L Twin Spark 5MT RWD (128 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 5MT RWD (156 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 5MT RWD (188 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.0L Turbo Diesel 5MT RWD (95 HP)

ALFA ROMEO 75
1.6i 5MT RWD (106 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT RWD (106 HP)
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
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 TR 13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3362 lbs (1525 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:203 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
1.6L 5MT RWD (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (110 HP)
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
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 TR 13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3273.8 lbs (1485 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:224 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
1.8 Turbo 5MT RWD (155 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 Turbo 5MT RWD (155 HP)
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
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2358 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3295 lbs (1495 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:233 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
1.8i 5MT RWD (122 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT RWD (122 HP)
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
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 TR 13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2380.9 lbs (1080 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3317.9 lbs (1505 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:209 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
1.8L 5MT RWD (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (120 HP)
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
Top Speed:120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70HR13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2336.8 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3273.8 lbs (1485 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:226 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
2.0L 5MT RWD (128 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (128 HP)
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
Top Speed:122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65HR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2358 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3295 lbs (1495 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:228 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
2.0L Twin Spark 5MT RWD (128 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Twin Spark 5MT RWD (128 HP)
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
Top Speed:126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3406 lbs (1545 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:193 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
2.5L V6 5MT RWD (156 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5MT RWD (156 HP)
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
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65HR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2358 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3295 lbs (1495 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:228 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
3.0L V6 5MT RWD (188 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT RWD (188 HP)
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
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2755.7 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3692.7 lbs (1675 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:233 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 75
2.0L Turbo Diesel 5MT RWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo Diesel 5MT RWD (95 HP)
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
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70 TR 13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2623.5 lbs (1190 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3560.4 lbs (1615 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:200 g/km
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