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1988 Alfa Romeo Sport Wagon Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Small
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

ALFA ROMEO 33 Sport Wagon 1988-1994 8 Photos
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In 1988, Alfa Romeo renamed the 4x4 longroof version for the 33 model, and the automaker didn't want to call it a station wagon, so it used the Sport Wagon instead.

After four years on the market, the Giardinetta version of the 33 model had to go through some changes, and the Italian carmaker needed to replace the nameplate as well. Since they didn't live in rural areas, customers from cities were not that attracted by a vehicle that sported a small garden (giardinetta) nameplate. Furthermore, customers from villages were not particularly drawn by this stylish vehicle. Last but not least, the automaker dropped the 33 from the moniker, so the car was sold bearing just the Sport Wagon nameplate.

Designed by Pininfarina, the Sport Wagon was 13 cm (5.1") longer than its hatchback sibling. Alfa Romeo placed rhomboidal side windows between the C- and the raked-forward D-pillars, which helped it keep the same rear doors as on the rest of the 33 range. However, since the vehicle was no longer intended for rough roads, it didn't sport the black, lower-side protection trims.

Inside, the car was similar to the regular Alfa 33. It sported a three-spoke steering wheel and a narrow, flat-designed dashboard. There was room for two adults at the front, separated by a small transmission tunnel between them. A feature remained from the all-wheel drive versions. But, on the other hand, that tunnel prevented the car from accommodating three passengers in the back comfortably.

The revised engine range comprised new flat-four powerplants with either front- or all-wheel-drive systems. All versions came fitted with five-speed manual gearboxes.

ALFA ROMEO 33 Sport Wagon 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.5L 5MT FWD (95 HP)
  • 1.7L 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ALFA ROMEO 33 Sport Wagon
1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:H4
Displacement:1351 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 6000 RPM
90 HP @ 6000 RPM
89 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:83 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
113 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109.9 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.3 in (4199 mm)
Width:63.3 in (1608 mm)
Height:54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track:53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase:97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.2 cuFT (430 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2094.3 lbs (950 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:181 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 33 Sport Wagon
1.5L 5MT FWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (95 HP)
Cylinders:H4
Displacement:1490 cm3
Power:70 KW @ 6000 RPM
95 HP @ 6000 RPM
94 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:92 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
125 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.2 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.3 in (4199 mm)
Width:63.3 in (1608 mm)
Height:54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track:53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase:97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.2 cuFT (430 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2171.5 lbs (985 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined:29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:188 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 33 Sport Wagon
1.7L 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:H4
Displacement:1712 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 5800 RPM
105 HP @ 5800 RPM
103 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:107 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
145 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115.5 mph (186 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.3 in (4199 mm)
Width:63.3 in (1608 mm)
Height:54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track:53.9/53.5 in (1,369/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase:97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2171.5 lbs (985 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:186 g/km
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