Alfa Romeo Alfasud 901 1.5 (85 Hp)
Alfa Romeo Alfasud:
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is a small family car manufactured and marketed from 1971 to 1989 by Alfa Romeo as a front-engine, four-door, five-passenger entry-level model over a single generation — with facelifts in 1977 and 1980. There was also a two-door sedan, only available in "ti" trim. Alfa Romeo subsequently introduced a three-door wagon variant, the Giardinetta ; two-door coupé, the Alfasud Sprint ; three-door hatchback and finally the five-door hatchback....(Read more on Wikipedia)
901 Overview:
Alfa Romeo Alfasud (901). With 121 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.3 l/100km). Weighing only 870 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (65 hp), ideal for city commuting.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(901: February, 1978 - July, 1979).
| General: |
| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | Alfasud |
| Generation: | 901 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (85 Hp) |
| Start of production: | June, 1978 |
| End of production: | March, 1980 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 85 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 57 Hp/l [42mm more] |
| Torque: | 121 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AS30124 More details about the engine AS30124 |
| Engine displacement: | 1490 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.2 mm mm |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 870 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3995 mm mm [42mm more] |
| Width: | 1590 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1370 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Front track: | 1392 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1359 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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