Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta (904) 1.2 (63 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)
Giardinetta (904) Overview:
Alfa Romeo Alfasud (Giardinetta (904)). With 88 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 915 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. 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:
| General: |
| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | Alfasud |
| Generation: | Giardinetta (904) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 (63 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 63 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 53.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 88 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AS30102 |
| Engine displacement: | 1186 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 59 mm mm |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.5 kg/Hp, 68.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.4 kg/Nm, 96.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 915 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1300 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 600 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3935 mm mm |
| Width: | 1590 mm mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1384 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1351 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 | 4 |
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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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