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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 2.5

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Alfa Romeo

Quick Facts

Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: Alfa

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1408mm
Length: 4680mm
Height: 1394mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 72.3litres
Wheelbase: 2600mm
Track/tread (rear): 1365mm
Width: 1684mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Kerb weight: 1470kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: 119/11
Capacity: 2.5 litre (2492cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.29
Top Gear Ratio: 0.79
Engine Construction: light alloy block & head
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo
Cylinders: V 6 in 60° vee
Bore × Stroke: 88 × 68.3mm
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.27
Specific output(DIN): 63.4 bhp/litre1.04 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 88.28 Nm/litre, 1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water

Performance

Standing quarter-mile: 16.7 s
Maximum Speed: 195km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 12.48kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)at 5600 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm)at 4000 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 6.9s
Standing kilometre: 30.3 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 108.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum RPM: 6000rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 6 Dell'Orto FRPA 40 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 11.20 m
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.8
Rear suspension: dD.TA.WL.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.700
Front Suspension: I.W.TB.ARB.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 266mm
Braked area: 2599 cm2
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1109.4kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 266mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x6J
Tyres Rear: 195/70 HR 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x6J
Tyres Front: 195/70 HR 14

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.41

Other

Designer: Pininfarina
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
RAC rating: 28.8
Unitary Capacity: 415.33cc
Number of doors: 4
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

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