quote:When it was launched at the 1990 Geneva Motor Show the striking Alfa Romeo SZ caused quite a stir. Its angular and aggressive looks were at the same time unconventional and appealing; although they led to the Italian press labeling the SZ as il Mostro, or the Monster, they left little doubt that this was a performance machine.
Underneath composite body panels bonded to a steel frame – but with aluminum roof and carbonfiber rear spoiler – ground effect principles had been employed to further enhance the efficient aerodynamic shape which boasted a Cd of just 0.30. Inside, the two-seat cockpit was bereft of both electronic gadgetry and creature comforts, bar supportive and adjustable leather-trimmed Zagato seats with matching door trim.
The light alloy, fuel injected 2,959cc V6 engine produced 210 bhp at 6,300 rpm and 1,811 lb.ft of torque at 4,500 rpm. Mated to a five-speed, close ratio transaxle with limited slip differential this was sufficient to propel the SZ to 152 mph and 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds, while braking was taken care of by large ventilated discs at each corner. But it was the roadholding and handling that really caught the imagination, leading the SZ to be considered one of the most exhilarating supercars available. So well was the SZ received by press and public alike that orders exceeded the 1,000 limited-production run before it had even begun.
klopt Die velgen zijn 18" i.p.v. de standaard 16".quote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 12:09 schreef Pharell het volgende:
die velgen op t 2de plaatje zijn mooi een maatje groter...
ziet er gelijk een stuk beter uit!
tis jammer van de brakke bouw kwaliteit van alfa's maar over t algemeen zijn ze erg mooi!
quote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 12:12 schreef M5 het volgende:
Alfa Tipo 33 Stradale:
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Ik zit weer totaal voldaanquote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 12:27 schreef eer-ik het volgende:
gaat 't nog?
Alfa Romeo GT Junior (ook wel GTJ genoemd)quote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 15:28 schreef Chokeme het volgende:
Ben geen Alfa-kenner maar deze vindt ik wel erg mooi
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quote:In 1979 Alfa Romeo introduced their new flagship model, the Alfa 6. The four-door, three-box body used a similar style to the existing Alfetta model, although the considerably larger boot and bonnet made it a much more imposing vehicle. The drag coefficient was a respectable 0.41.The engine was an all new V6 with a capacity of 2492cc, which generated 158bhp at 5,600rpm using a total of six carburettors and a single, belt driven camshaft in each cylinder head. The drivetrain was conventional, with the engine and gearbox at the front and a limited slip differential at the rear. The suspension was similar to the Alfetta, with a de Dion system at the rear and independent front corners, but the gearbox was located in a more conventional position, aft of the engine (rather than at the rear like the Alfetta). A three speed automatic transmission from ZF was available as an option.
In 1983 the second series was launched. A minor (no changes to the metalwork), but noticeable facelift was conducted, with single square headlights replacing the twin round units, new bumpers, the addition plastic rubbing strips along the flanks, a new grille and new trim around the rear lights. Internally minor detail and trim changes were executed, whilst mechanically the engine received Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection to replace the six carburettors, the power remaining at 158bhp.
For tax reasons, a 1997cc version (135bhp, still with carburettors) of the 2.5 V6 engine was introduced, and at the same time a 2494cc 5-cylinder (105bhp) turbodiesel engine (by VM) was also offered.
En daar is dus de alfa 90 uit voortgekomen?quote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 19:20 schreef Kaj_A het volgende:
De Alfa 6
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1 jaar uit productie en dan al klassier?quote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 19:46 schreef FoXje het volgende:
Ik vind de 156 toch ook al wel een klassieker hoor
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Gedrocht? Ik neig naar cultquote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 20:44 schreef blieblie het volgende:
Die Tipo 33 is echt mooi, die SZ is een regelrecht gedrocht .
Hier in Eindhoven kom ik em regelmatig tegen.
Ik zou niet eens een GT kopen, maar daarvoor zit ik in het verkeerde topic geloof ikquote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 20:46 schreef Thermo het volgende:
Ik zou mijn GT echt wel voor een SZ willen inruilen, vooral om het feit dat een SZ als je hem goed behandeld de komende jaren meer en meer waard wordt.
Dat is meer iets voor het Eindhoven topic iddquote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 20:48 schreef blieblie het volgende:
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En het geluidquote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 20:55 schreef PeuRac het volgende:
Er zijn maar weinig Alfa's die ik niet mooi vind, zet er maar een op de stoep en ik vertroetel em
Alfa's klinken allemaal super lekker, op de nieuwste na ze hadden nooit de motoren moeten vervangen voor die GM blokkenquote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 20:57 schreef MouseOver het volgende:
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Ik krijg echt een brok in m'n keel als ik zo'n boxer hoor roffelen.
Je vergeet 1 heel belangrijk ding:quote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 12:27 schreef Googolplexian het volgende:
@8800 rpm
18 examples built
230 pk maar toch top 260
6 bak
Is die grijze van een tweaker geweest?quote:Op zaterdag 7 januari 2006 22:48 schreef Gisje het volgende:
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quote:The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 was introduced near the end of the 1930's. The 6C name was derived from the engine size, an inline-six while the 2500 represented the engines cubic-centimeter displacement size.
The engine was a version of Vittorio Jano designed six-cylinder engine. The 6C was available in a plethora of body styles and wheelbases and was produced during two different times in history. Most of the coachwork was handled by Touring of Italy or by Pinin Farina. The body styles ranged from coupes and convertible to four-seater salon. In 1939 Alfa Romeo introduced the SS version, a short-wheelbase model, dubbed 'SS' for Super Sport, that had a high-compression 6C engine rated at 105 horsepower. It was the top-of-the line 6C model that married style and performance together to create the perfect road-going vehicle.
World War II had interrupted production for many automobile manufacturers. During this time many switched their efforts to support the war, such as building engines for marine and aircraft or by producing vehicles that were suitable for war time. When Alfa Romeo resumed production, their vehicles were similar to those they had offered in 1939. The main difference was that Alfa Romeo now bodied the cars themselves rather than providing the rolling chassis for custom coachbuilders to body. The designs had become standard but they were still based on sketches and designs produced by coachbuilders such as Pinin Farina and Touring. Pinin Farina built the exclusive bodies such as the Cabriolet. These vehicles were elegant and stylish and had a price tag that matched. Touring built the Coupes which became known as the Villa d'Este in 1949 after winning the famous Concours d'Elegance Villa d'Este. When outfitted with the Superleggera, meaning light weight, bodies they were capable of speed of over 100 mph.
quote:At the beginning of the '70s Alfa Romeo was thinking to design a medium-sized FWD car, quite a revolution for the Alfisti.
After many projects in 1971 the Alfasud was born, a medium-sized FWD with four disc brakes and a brand new 1186 cc boxer engine. The name Alfasud was motivated by the fact that these cars were produced at the new Pomigliano d'Arco A.R. plants near Naples, in the South (hence Sud) of Italy.
The Alfasud was a very original and brilliant idea and the success was almost immediate. It lasted for 12 years before it was replaced by the 33 back in 1983.
It is quite difficult to find old Alfasuds, Suds for short, in good conditions as rust was a serious problem for these cars.
Rather interesting collectible Suds are the Ti and the Sprints (Veloce, Quadrifoglio verde) which are quite easy to find.
The 33, that took its name fom an ancient AR racing car named Model 33, has been produced in several versions though the real distinction has to be done between the pre-1990 and the after-1990 33s.
Indeed, in 1990 a major restyling was made which allowed to extend the production of this car until the first half of 1995.
The restyling was quite radical for the body of the car while the frame was similar to the previous series.
Alfa Romeo designers wanted to give to the new 33 a modern look so they made it quite 164-ish, especially the rear end where the tail lights were linked together with a long reflector-like red strip.
But, better than to describe it in words you should take a look at our gallery of photos.
The boxer engines used were: the 1351 cc, the 1490 cc, the 1712 cc, and a brand new 1712 twin-cam 16 valves. A 3-cylinders 1779cc Turbodiesel by VM was available too.
The smaller engines (1.3 and 1.5) had dual carburettors but later, between '91 and '92, they were equipped with fuel electronic injection and catalytic converter.
The 1.7 and 1.7 16V had electronic injection (Bosch Motronic) right from the start (though a 1.7 with carbs was available in the latest pre-'90 series).
These two engines were equipped with cat converters at the end of the 1990 but non-cat version were available till the end of '91.
The 1.7 16V was a piece of art: it delivered 133 bhp (129 with cat) giving an impressive, being a non-turbocharged engine, 78 bhp per litre ratio and 7.5 kg per bhp.
It equipped both the 16V and the 16V Quadrifoglio Verde (Green Cloverleaf), later it was introduced even a four wheel drive version, firstly named Permanent 4 and then, in May '92, Q4. This was available also as Sportwagon (the compact station wagon body designed by Pininfarina).
Several versions were introduced just before stopping production, among these there were the Feeling, the Hit and the most famous Imola. This last one was a very interesting model since it had the 1351cc IE boxer engine with a 33 16V QV body (spoilers, body kit, seats and alloy rims). The Imola had slightly different suspensions, too.
The Feeling and the Hit (probably not sold everywhere) had the same 1351 engine, only different interiors.
While the 33 was still available Alfa Romeo started to produce its brand new hatchback, the 145, then came the 146. These were equipped with the same engines, including a slightly modified 1.7 16V, but, because they're were heavier than the 33 (almost +200 kgs), overall performances and fuel consumption were worse.
For these reasons Alfa Romeo decided to use the new Twin Spark 16V engines instead and so the glorious and very reliable boxer engine was abandoned.
With the birth of the 145 and 146 the SportWagon concept was abandoned too and many Alfisti who needed a spacious fast family car are still missing that kind of compact station wagon.
The 33 was a true Alfa: a revolutionary, powerful and very reliable engine into a no-nonsense car. It was a fast family car that surely will earn reputation among the Alfisti crowd year after year.
Not to be missed an used 33 16V as it'll quickly become a classic. The Italian ancient car magazine Ruoteclassiche has already declared this car a classica domani that is to say a classic tomorrow.
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