1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1.8

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1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1.8

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Alfa Romeo

Quick Facts

Build Start: 1973

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1973
Model Variant: Alfetta

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2510mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1620mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 49litres
Track/tread (front): 1360mm
Length: 4280mm
Height: 1430mm
Kerb weight: 1060kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.83
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 80 × 88.5mm
Specific output(DIN): 67.5 bhp/litre1.11 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 93.87 Nm/litre, 1.13 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.10
Engine Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo
Capacity: 1.8 litre (1779cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.9
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5

Performance

Maximum Speed: 180km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.85kg/kW
Power-to-weight ratio: 114.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 167 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm)at 4400 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Solex C 40 DDH carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: dD.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71
Front Suspension: I.W.TB.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 261mm
Braked area: 1955 cm2
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1179.6kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 250mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x5½J
Tyres Rear: 165 SR 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x5½J
Tyres Front: 165 SR 14

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.42

Other

Steering: rack & pinion
RAC rating: 15.9
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 4
Unitary Capacity: 444.75cc

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