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ALFA ROMEO Alfetta 1972-1979 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Medium
Production years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

ALFA ROMEO Alfetta 1972-1979 29 Photos
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Alfa Romeo introduced the Alfetta range in 1972, evoking the name of its former Formula 1 racer, the Alfetta 159.

The Italian carmaker had vast experience in motorsport and tried to use it on its regular, production vehicles. Its mid-size sedan Alfetta was living proof. Alfa Romeo built it as a sports sedan on a unique platform with the engine at the front and the gearbox in the back to get a better weight distribution. Moreover, the motorsport-inspired solutions went further, with the in-board disc brakes from the rear axle mounted on the upper side of the driveshafts, not at the wheels, to reduce the unsprung masses.

At the front, the Alfetta featured dual headlights of equal size. The black grille sported the Alfa Romeo shield in the middle that stretched between the hood and the chromed metallic bumper. To comply with newer safety regulations, the carmaker added two rubber blocks. Underneath, on the apron, the carmaker placed the parking lights. The Alfetta's profile showed a sloped trunk offering a better view to the rear.

Inside, the carmaker tried to make an upmarket interior, with a flat dashboard and an instrument cluster raised in front of the driver. Alfa Romeo placed two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature inside it. An analog clock took center stage between them. Back in the '70s, the center console was not a common feature for a car, but the Italian engineers installed one to hide the tall transmission tunnel.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed three gasoline engines, depending on the market. The most powerful version was the 2.0-liter twin-cam engine fed by a pair of Weber 40DCOE carburetors. A five-speed manual was standard for the entire range.

ALFA ROMEO Alfetta 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L 5MT RWD (108 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT RWD (121 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT RWD (131 HP)

ALFA ROMEO Alfetta
1.6L 5MT RWD (108 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (108 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1570 cm3
Power:79.4 KW @ 5600 RPM
108 HP @ 5600 RPM
106 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:105 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
142 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:2 Carburetors
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.1 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width:63.8 in (1621 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:53.5/53.5 in (1,359/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase:98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.9 cuFT (479 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.42
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2293 lbs (1040 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3175 lbs (1440 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

ALFA ROMEO Alfetta
1.8L 5MT RWD (121 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (121 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1779 cm3
Power:89 KW @ 5800 RPM
121 HP @ 5800 RPM
119 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:123 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
167 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:2 Carburetors
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:63.8 in (1621 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:53.5/53.1 in (1,359/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.9 cuFT (479 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.42
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3219 lbs (1460 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:221 g/km

ALFA ROMEO Alfetta
2.0L 5MT RWD (131 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (131 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1962 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 5400 RPM
131 HP @ 5400 RPM
129 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
178 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:2 Carburetors
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width:63.8 in (1621 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:53.5/53.1 in (1,359/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:98.8 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.9 cuFT (479 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.42
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2513.2 lbs (1140 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:223 g/km
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