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Alfa Romeo 33 905 1.7 QV (118 Hp)
Alfa Romeo 33:
The Alfa Romeo 33 is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo between 1983 and 1995. From a mechanical standpoint it was essentially an evolution of its predecessor, the Alfasud, whose floorpan, chassis and drivetrain were carried over — albeit with simplifications to the suspension and braking system, eschewing the Alfasud's inboard front brakes for instance. The Nissan-based Alfa Romeo Arna was launched shortly thereafter, offering a similarly sized but lower priced car....(Read more on Wikipedia)
905 Overview:
Alfa Romeo 33 (905). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. 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 (105 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.9 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sport Wagon (905A): 1986 - 1989).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | 33 |
| Generation: | 905 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 QV (118 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 118 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 69.4 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Engine Model/Code: | 305.50 More details about the engine 305.50 |
| Engine displacement: | 1700 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, multi-link spring with telescopic shock absorbers |
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