Alfa Romeo Alfasud Alfasud (901)

Alfa Romeo - Alfasud (901)

Details-
BrandAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
GenerationAlfasud (901)
Modification1.5 (85 Hp)
Start Of ProductionJune, 1978
End Of ProductionMarch, 1980

Performance

The Alfasud is a compact car produced by Alfa Romeo from 1972 to 1984. It has a top speed of 165 km/h (102.53 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Max Speed165 km/h 102.53 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Alfasud is a compact hatchback car with a length of 3995 mm, width of 1590 mm, and height of 1370 mm. It has a 5-door body type with a front track of 1392 mm and rear track of 1359 mm, making it a comfortable and spacious ride for 5 passengers.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeHatchback
Seats5
Doors5
Length3995 mm 157.28 in.
Width1590 mm 62.6 in.
Height1370 mm 53.94 in.
Front Track1392 mm 54.8 in.
Rear Track1359 mm 53.5 in.

Fuel Consumption

None

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban11.3 l/100 km 20.82 US mpg 25 UK mpg 8.85 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg 44.14 UK mpg 15.63 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Alfasud is a car with a 1.5L, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated, boxer engine that produces 85 HP and 121 Nm of torque. It has a SOHC valvetrain and uses 10W-50 / API SE oil. The engine is transversely mounted at the front and drives the front wheels. The car has a 5-speed manual transmission and independent type McPherson front suspension. It has a 7.3L coolant capacity and a fuel tank capacity of 47L.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power85 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre57 Hp/l
Torque121 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 89.25 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model CodeAS30124
Engine Displacement1490 cm3 90.93 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationBoxer
Cylinder Bore84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke67.2 mm 2.65 in.
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-50 / API SE
Coolant7.3 l 7.71 US qt | 6.42 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear SuspensionTorsion

Brakes

The Alfasud has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, and a rack and pinion steering system for easy maneuverability. It uses tires of size 165/70 R13.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDisc
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Tires Size165/70 R13

Weight & Capacity

The Alfasud is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.2 kg/Hp and 97.7 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.2 kg/Nm and 139.1 Nm/tonne. It has a kerb weight of 870 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio10.2 kg/Hp, 97.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio7.2 kg/Nm, 139.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight870 kg 1918.02 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Alfa Romeo - Alfasud (901)

The body type of the Alfasud is a 5-door hatchback.

The Alfasud can seat 5 passengers.

The length of the Alfasud is 3995 mm or 157.28 in.

The top speed of the Alfasud is 165 km/h (102.53 mph).

Answer: The city fuel consumption is 11.3 l/100 km.

Answer: The Alfasud gets 20.82 US mpg in the city.

Answer: The extra-urban fuel consumption is 6.4 l/100 km.

The Alfasud has a 1.5L, 4-cylinder, boxer engine.

Each cylinder has 2 valves.

The Alfasud has a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Alfasud has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.

The Alfasud uses a rack and pinion steering system.

The Alfasud uses tires of size 165/70 R13.

The Alfasud was available with a range of engines, including a 1.2L, 1.5L, and 1.7L inline-four engine.

The Alfasud has a mixed reliability record, with some owners reporting issues with the transmission and engine. However, with proper maintenance, many owners have reported trouble-free ownership.

Yes, the Alfasud is a relatively rare car, especially in good condition. This can make it more difficult to find and more valuable to collectors.

The weight-to-power ratio of the Alfasud is 10.2 kg/Hp and 97.7 Hp/tonne.

The fuel tank capacity of the Alfasud is 50 liters.

The kerb weight of the Alfasud is 870 kg.