Alfa romeo alfetta

The model was available with two DOHC four-cylinder engines with two valves per cylinder, as well as a turbodiesel version supplied by the Italian company VM Motori . ^{[3] The} base engines of 1.6 L and 1.8 L had two barrel-shaped carburetors , while the 2.0 L version of the DOHC received an injector in 1979. The diesel engine initially had 2.0 liters, but then was increased to 2.4 liters in 1982.

The four-door Alfetta was sold in the United States from 1975 to 1977 under the name Alfetta Sedan . From 1978 to 1979, the mid-styling version was sold under the name Sport Sedan . The four-cylinder coupe was available from 1975 to 1977 under the nickname Alfetta GT , subsequently renamed Sprint Veloce for its last two years of production in 1978 and 1979. Finally, the V6 version was offered from 1981 to 1986 under the name GTV-6 .

Alfa Romeo Alfetta has been well recognized around the world since Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro used it in his official escort when he was abducted in 1978 and then killed by the Red Brigades Italian Terrorist Left. About these events, the highly successful Italian film The Advocate was subsequently made, in which Alfetta of all types appeared - from Carabinieri 'Short Nose-Round Light' to the personal car of the Premiere of 'Long Nose-Square Light' 2000 Super Saloon.

A special semi-experimental version of CEM (Controllo Elettronico del Motore) was developed in 1981 in collaboration with the University of Genoa. A total of 10 copies were made on the basis of "2.0" l, this engine could use two or four cylinders for its needs to reduce fuel consumption. Cars were used in taxis in Milan, with the goal of checking and evaluating use in real-life situations. After the first attempt in 1983, a small series (991 copies) was released, which was sold to special customers. Despite this second experimental phase, the project did not receive further development.

South African models were the first models to be produced at the Rosslyn Automobile Plant located near Pretoria . Along with the 1973 models, Datsun brand models were made. Since 1974, Alfa Romeo’s own factory in Britta was built to produce the South African Alfetta. Since October 1982, cars here have been labeled as Alfa Romeo 159i with an injector and a two-liter engine. ^[four]

The rear suspension type de Dion with differential and gearbox, mounted on Alfetta, then found its application on the GTV, 90, 75 models. She gave these models excellent axle weight distribution. Features were noted as modern by car testers like Vicar. ^[5] The drive axle system in the gearbox in combination with brake discs and a well-balanced de Dion suspension showed excellent results on tracks and other tests. The front suspension design was also unusual, with a long torsion lever mounted directly to the lower arms and with additional shock absorbers.

The Alfetta was the base for the GTV, a fastback coupe version of the sedan introduced in 1974 as the Alfetta GT]. The model was immediately available with only 1.8 liters. (1779 cc) four-cylinder DOHC engine Alfa Romeo. ^[6] These engines had a chain mechanism with an 8-valve block head with a transverse design. 1976 was the last year for the early 105 Series 1.3 liter. and 1.6 liters. coupe (GT 1300 Junior and GT 1600 Junior) and 2.0 l. 105 Series 2000 GTV. The Alfetta GT also became available with 1.6 liters (1570 cc) and 2.0 liters (1962 cc) of engines previously installed on the Alfetta GT 1.6, Alfetta GT 1.8 and Alfetta GTV 2000. The GTV immediately got the best 2, 0 liter engine.

In 1979, several minimal improvements, including the refinement of the engine with a new crankshaft profile and changes to the mechanical-vacuum power supply system, saw the light of the new 2.0-liter engine for the Alfetta GTV 2000L. Autodelta also released a limited series of turbocharged models under the name Turbodelta for admission to the FIA Group 4 . This model used a KKK turbo, which increased power to 175 hp. (129 kW). The car also received a modified suspension. It was the first Italian turbocharged model.

The GTV style, as other distinctive features can be observed from the inherited Monrteal supercar, these features have been simplified and transferred to the category of a freight car. Examples of this are lines on the hood instead of short ones, as well as “scallops” above the headlights, and similar taillights reminiscent of Monrteal. The doors were similar for both models, in addition, the same door handles were used.

In 1981, the GTV received a restyling: a new gray plastic bumper and all the decorations became black matte instead of steel, 1.6 and 1.8 liter engines were removed, and the Alfetta 2000 GTV became the base coupe model under the name Alfa GTV 2.0. The name Alfetta was omitted, but the two-liter coupe retained its serial number 11636 for left-hand drive cars and 11637 for right-hand drive cars. 15-inch alloy wheels replaced the standard, previously installed 14-inch extruded steel or the optional 14-inch alloy wheels.

A bit later that year, the GTV-6 , a version of the GTV with a 2.5 liter SOHC V6 , was released. engine from the luxury Alfa 6 sedan. As a result, the hood got a bulge to free the upper part of the intake tract and became its most pronounced feature. Bosch injector instead of six Dell'Orto carburetors in early versions of Alfa 6. The V6 engine was much lighter and better. The V6 received rave reviews from the press, while the same old engine on the Alfa 6 was constantly criticized due to problems with carburetors. The GTV-6 became more comfortable where it was possible to stretch your legs better, unlike the less sporty Alfa 6 sedan. The injection system immediately made the second Alfa 6 series successful. The GTV went through a huge number of refinements, including a new gear ratio and interior trim in 1984.

The GTV6 was a successful race car, including total dominance at the European Touring Championship for four years (1982-1985), victory at the 1983 British Touring Championship with racer Andy Rouse , and many other race and rally victories competitions in national championships in Italy and France. in Group A, the GTV6, driven by French racer Yves Loubet, won in its class in 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986 at the Tour de Corse of the World Rally Championship (WRC), showing the superior qualities of the Alpha coupe on concrete tracks.

The GTV6, driven by Greg Carr and Fred Gocentas, won the 1987 Australian Rally Championship .

Automobile magazines rated V6 Sound as one of the best engine sounds. British Classic & Sportscar noted: "The best sounding engine, like the Maserati V8."

The gray GTV6 featured in the James Bond in the movie Octopus . Bond (in the role of Roger Moore, steals a parked car in West Germany while her owner was talking on the phone. On her, Bond hurries to the Octopus Circus, where he will defuse the bomb mounted by the villain Kamal Khan ( Louis Jourdan ). ^[7]

South African models were the first to be produced at the Rosslyn Automobile Plant, near Pretoria . Along with the 1973 models, Datsun brand models were made. Since 1974, Alfa Romeo’s own factory in Britta was built to produce the South African Alfetta. South Africa was one of two markets where the turbocharged GTV6 was from the GTV6 Garrett and the intake was from NACA. 750 units were released before production ceased in 1986. The South African market was also introduced by the 3.0-liter GTV-6, preceding the international debut of the 3.0-liter engine in 1987. On average, nearly 200 models were built in South Africa specifically for the racing category. Today, the GTV-6 remains the most typical Alfa Romeo for South Africans.

For the United States, there were only two limited variations of the GTV-6 models. Balocco (named after the famous test track in Italy) in 1982 only 350 cars were produced. Balocco was only available in red with a sunroof and black interior trimmed with leather steering wheel and red seats. The model also had 2 green clovers mounted in the rear of the car above the Balocco SE logo. An information plate was installed in the glove box indicating the series number of the car 350 (XXX of 350). The second model in the USA is the GTV-6 2.5 Maratona, which produced only 150 units. Maratona included a more aggressive aerodynamic layout, Speedline alloy wheels, a sunroof, a gear knob, rear blinds, Carello fog lights. All models were only available in Silver with black leather inside and a Maratona logo on the side door, grille and trunk door. (One of the features of the Maratona was the aerodynamic body kit, which was an additional option at dealers for other GTV-6 models.)

Callaway Cars, famous for its tuning Camaro , Impala SS and Corvette , decided to upgrade from thirty to thirty-six (depending on whether those cars with Callaway components that were not assembled by Callaway, but instead, components installed from Alfa Romeo dealerships) the turbotized GTV-6 between 1983 and 1986, with the first five (produced from 1983 to 1985, sold under the 1985 release. The company left its first prototype, sold eventually under the year 1984) were only prototypes. Callaway "cars" were again reassigned to the 1986 lineup. ^[8] In addition to the huge minor component updates, the Callaway GTV-6 included a minor suspension update (especially the installed metric Michelin TRX tires and wheels instead of the standard Pirelli or Goodyear tires, alloy wheels on BS, Speedline, OZ or BBS), improved brakes, and most importantly, twin turbocharging that delivers incredible numbers. In addition, various turbocharged GTVs were not available for long on the Australian market.

Racing versions of the Alfetta GT and GTV were built by Autodelta , which initially had naturally-aspirated engines from the early GTAm . They were built on the basis of the 105 series coupe for admission to the FIA Group 2 . There were only a few variations from the Alfetta GT of 1800 cm³ engines with 8 candles or 16 valves in the head of the block to a 2-liter GTAm engine. In this arrangement, the models achieved variable success in 1975, having won the rally Elba and Costa Brava completely, and also won the Group 2 category in Corsica during the World Rally Championship (WRC). The following year, Autodelta focused on circuit racing for Alfetta, which won its division up to 2.5 liters. The European Touring Championship , taking the memorable unconditional second place in the 24-hour race at the Spa Francorchamps , as well as winning the ETC on the track in Vallelunga . Despite these results, Autodelta’s efforts in Alfetta Group 2 became haphazard and the project ended as a result of budget spending by Alfa Romeo in Formula 1 and in the World Endurance Championship on prototypes.

At the end of the 1975 season, Autodelta participated in a rally on the Alfetta GTV with a 3.0-liter V8 engine, derived from a 2.6 liter V8 with an Alfa Romeo Montreal coupe, with an optional SPICA mechanical injector installed. This model was driven by Ballestrieri at the relatively small Valli Piacentine rally, but as a result, the development of the V8 Alfetta as a race car was not continued when the plan to produce 400 road versions of this model for admission to the category was rejected. About twenty 2.6 liters. The Alfetta GTV V8s were built by Autodelta at the request of the German importer Alfa in 1977, where they were sold at a price of 50,000 DM , significantly more than 20,990 DM for the Alfetta GTV2000. ^[9]

In 1980, the Alfetta GTV Turbodelta was approved by the FIA ​​in Group 4 , with the required number of cars produced. The racing version participated in rally racing. Despite winning the Danube Rally, Alfetta Turbodelta did not receive development; Since the performance of the Giulietta Turbo became inevitable for GTV6, as a result of competition between departments, in 1981/82 the model was transferred to Category N and A, in which the GTV6 showed its good preparedness.

In 1986, the Alfa Romeo GTV6 was the fastest rally model in Group A. ^[10] True, in 1986, production of the GTV6 stopped and Alfa Romeo redirected all its efforts in Group A to the 75 / Milano sedan cars, which were made on the same base with a drive axle and a differential at the rear. However, 1986 brought one of the great rally victories for the GTV6 when Yves Loubet won Group A in the tragic 1986 Tour de Corse and finished third among Group B's powerful cars.

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