Video on this page

History Alfetta GT

Coupe with ideal weight-allocation - click to enlarge!
Magnification

German version

Alfetta GT
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement1570/1962 cm³
Bore * stroke78/84 * 82/88,5 mm
Engine controlDOHC (timing chain)
Mixture preparation2 dual carburetor
Torque142/176 Nm at 4300/4000 rpm
Power79/96 kW (108/131 HP)
Nominal rotation speed5600/5300 rpm
DesignFront engine - transaxle, rear clutch and transmission
TransmissionFive-speed
Suspension (in front)Double wishbones and torsion bar springs
Suspension (rear)De Dion-axle
BrakesDiscs, (rear) inboard
Wheelbase2400 mm
Tyres185/70 HR 14
DesignCentro Stile
Drag coefficient0,39
Tank capacity54 liter
WeightApprox. 1040/1080 kg + driver
Maximum speedApprox. 180/195 km/h
Construction period1974 - 1986

As a coupe the car takes over the technology of the Alfetta sedan. In spite of the shorter wheel base, the car is able to offer some space on its two back seats. The large tailgate makes loading considerably easy. The bipartite instrument panel asks for a lot of adaptation, as just the tachometer is directly readable through the steering wheel. The rest is arranged above the middle console.
The continuous roof proofs to be very air favorable, and the car is designed such that the weight distribution is exactly 50/50. This weight distribution affects the steering by making it smoother, and the tire wear is steadier. The combination of the Transaxle principle with the DeDion axis is surely interesting and uncommon in the automobile technology. Both principles are space-robbing constructions as becomes evident by the relatively small trunk. Indeed, they also provide for nearly eternal track and camber, and easy fine-tuning.





Should you spot any errors on this page, please click here ...