Alfa Romeo 75 162 B, facelift 1988 2.4 TD (112 Hp)
Alfa Romeo 75:
The Alfa Romeo 75 , sold in North America as the Milano, is a compact executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo between 1985 and 1992. The 75 was commercially quite successful: in only three years, 236,907 cars were produced, and by the end of production in 1992, around 386,767 had been built.
The 75 was the last model released before Alfa Romeo was acquired by Fiat.
The 75 was introduced in May 1985 to replace the Giulietta , and was named to celebrate Alfa Romeo's 75th anniversary. The body, designed by head of Centro Stile Alfa Romeo Ermanno Cressoni, was styled in a striking wedge shape, tapering at the front with square headlights and a matching grille....(Read more on Wikipedia)
162 B, facelift 1988 Overview:
Alfa Romeo 75 (162 B, facelift 1988). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1260 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.7 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (188 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.3 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Standard trunk space (380 L) suitable for daily needs.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.8 L/100 km combined.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(162 B: 1987 - 1988).
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| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
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| Model: | 75 |
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| Generation: | 162 B, facelift 1988 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 TD (112 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1988 |
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| End of production: | 1991 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 112 Hp @ 4200 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 46.8 Hp/l [Same length.] |
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| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | VM 81 A More details about the engine VM 81 A |
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| Engine displacement: | 2393 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 6.7 l |
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| Coolant: | 10 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 22:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 190.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.1 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1260 |
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| Max. weight: | 1685 |
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| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
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| Max load: | 425 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 l |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 60 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4330 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1660 mm mm [30mm more] |
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| Height: | 1400 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2510 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1396 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1382 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 825 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 995 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 195/70 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 14 |
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