Segment: Compact
Production years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
In 1980, Alfa Romeo brought the last refresh for its front-wheel-drive Alfasud on the market and paved the way for other FWD cars built by the Italian carmaker.
It was the last chapter of the Alfasud, a car born to decrease the southern part of Italy's unemployment rate. Despite all the odds, rust, and unskilled workers, the Alfasud was almost ten years old. During that time, the technological discoveries were big enough to convince Fiat's management that they must be applied to the car. Moreover, some safety measures led to other aesthetic changes.
For starters, Alfa Romeo kept the car's shape. It was still a five-door hatchback with a coupe-like tailgate. Maybe it wasn't the best idea for rear passengers' headroom, but it worked well for the vehicle's shape. Starting with the 1980 model, the Alfasud sported wrapped-around plastic bumpers, which were supposed to protect a pedestrian better if hit by a car at low speed. At the front, the big, rectangular headlights featured corner-mounted turn signals, and the grille looked more refined with its slim horizontal slats and the big Alfa Romeo shield in the middle.
Inside, the dashboard made a clear distinction between the driver's side and the passenger's, with the instrument cluster and the center stack combined. Its binocular-style dials featured white lettering and needles on a black background, and the warning lights filled the gap between the speedometer and tachometer. Thanks to the flat floor, the Alfasud offered true five seating positions where adults could actually sit well.
Under the hood, Alfa Romeo installed a choice of two boxer engines. Each of them was offered a choice of two power outputs. Apart from the base version, which was paired to a four-speed manual, the other three sent their power to a five-speed gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4MT (63 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1186 cm3 |
Power: | 46.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 63 HP @ 6000 RPM 62 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 88 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.5/51.8 in (1,384/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1896 lbs (860 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1186 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6000 RPM 68 HP @ 6000 RPM 67 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 66 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 90 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.5/51.8 in (1,384/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1918 lbs (870 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (79 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1351 cm3 |
Power: | 58.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 79 HP @ 6000 RPM 78 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 82 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 111 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.5/51.8 in (1,384/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1918 lbs (870 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1490 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 5800 RPM 85 HP @ 5800 RPM 84 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 121 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.5/51.8 in (1,384/1,316 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1973 lbs (895 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |