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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

ALFA ROMEO Alfasud Giardinetta 1978-1981 3 Photos
ALFA ROMEO Alfasud Giardinetta (1978-1981)ALFA ROMEO Alfasud Giardinetta (1978-1981)ALFA ROMEO Alfasud Giardinetta (1978-1981)

In 1975, Alfa Romeo started to offer a station-wagon built on the same platform as the Alfasud and named it Giardinetta.

Three years later, the Italian carmaker introduced a facelifted version, following the same trend from the Alfasud range. While it was known as a sport-car company, Alfa Romeo didn't want to lose the Italian Government's money, and they had to build a car for the masses. The Giardinetta was a perfect match between a sporty coupe and a station wagon.

Back in the '70s, the name "facelift" was nonexistent yet, but the Alfa Romeo management knew that the car needed a refresh. The designers worked on the front fascia by installing new headlights with rounded edges. Its long cabin that hosted the rear seats and a larger trunk remained unchanged.

Inside, the Giardinetta carried over most of the Alfasud features, including the front's bucket seats. In the rear, the carmaker installed a bench with a flat-folding seatback. Thus, it transformed the trunk into a large loading area. It was an excellent car for small merchants.

Since Alfa Romeo made the car to satisfy everyday needs, the carmaker didn't install powerful engines on the Giardinetta. It offered it with a choice of two engines that provided 68 hp and 71 hp, respectively. Both versions were paired to a standard 5-speed manual and sent the power to the front wheels.

ALFA ROMEO Alfasud Giardinetta 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
  2 gasoline engines
  • 1.3L 5MT (68 HP)
  • 1.4L 5MT (71 HP)

ALFA ROMEO Alfasud Giardinetta
1.3L 5MT (68 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (68 HP)
Cylinders:H4
Displacement:1286 cm3
Power:50 KW @ 6000 RPM
68 HP @ 6000 RPM
67 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:74 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
100 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70 SR 13
DIMENSIONS
Length:156.5 in (3975 mm)
Width:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:54.5/53.2 in (1,384/1,351 mm)
Wheelbase:96.7 in (2456 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.2 cuFT (600 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2017 lbs (915 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2965 lbs (1345 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)

ALFA ROMEO Alfasud Giardinetta
1.4L 5MT (71 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (71 HP)
Cylinders:H4
Displacement:1351 cm3
Power:52.2 KW @ 5800 RPM
71 HP @ 5800 RPM
70 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:77 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
105 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70 SR 13
DIMENSIONS
Length:156.5 in (3975 mm)
Width:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Height:53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track:54.5/53.2 in (1,384/1,351 mm)
Wheelbase:96.7 in (2456 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.2 cuFT (600 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2028 lbs (920 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2965 lbs (1345 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
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