Italy 1 Italy 2 Italy 3 Alfa Romeo History 2014 Giulietta Sprint 2013 4C 2010 Giulietta 2008 MiTo 2007 Alfa 8C Spider 2003 147 GTA 2000 147 1980 Alfa GTV 6 1974 Alfetta GT 1972 Junior Z 1972 Alfetta 1972 Engine-Alfasud 1972 Alfasud 1970 Montreal 1968 Carabo prototype 1967 33 Stradale 1967 T33 1967 F 12 1966 Duetto Spider 1965 Giulia GTA 1963 Giulia Sprint 1962 2600 Sprint 1962 Giulia Super 1960 Giulietta Spri. Zagato 1958 Giulietta Spr. Speziale 1955 1900 Super Berlina 1954 Giulietta Spider 1954 Giulietta Sprint 1954 Giuletta TI 1951 159 1950 1900 1938 12 C 1935 8C 2,9 1931 Cabrio 8C 2,3 1931 6C 1750 1931 8C 2,6 1930 Grand Sport Motor 1930 6C Grand Sport 1924 P2 1924 RM Sport 1920 20-30 ES 1914 La Bomba 1913 40/60 HP 1911 15 HP 1910 24 HP 1908 Darracq
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In principle, the suspension of Alfa Romeos has not changed in the rear since decades. Now, here is a radical cut. Not only the rear independent suspension is sought, but also a more even weight distribution. Consequently, the gearbox and clutch are moved to the rear under the (lifted) boot, keeping the additional load for the synchronizer rings low. And to reduce the non-spring mounted masses even further, the rear disc braking likewise moves inwards. Also the front axle changed. Indeed, the arms are kept, but torsion bar springs are substituted for the coil springs. The reasoning behind this is to make the engine compartment suitably for the eight-cylinder engine of the Montreal. However, due to the oil-prize crisis in 1973/74, the eight-cylinder was never mounted into the Alfetta.
The Alfetta clearly improved in terms of design as compared to its predecessors. Unfortunately, this does not hold true for the shape. Especially Alfa lovers are not particularly fond of the indeed modern shape, yet without any charm. Especially the rear is subject to criticism. The boot lid is raised a bit, because of the higher bottom, otherwise, the angular, non-aerodynamic bodywork is not altered significantly, and the rear is rather disimproved. The same is true for the rust protection, but, actually, for the slightly later models.
