On our Facebook page we asked you to tell your car taboo in the tournament "Auto beautiful obsolete", the favorite among a number of models went out of production for several years: the Alfa Romeo Alfasud has triumphed, in historic Italian home production between 1972 and 1984. The car, designed in the late sixties, was designed to expand the product range down through a front to oppose the sale of monsters like the Fiat 128.
The history of the model is closely tied to the establishment of Pomigliano d'Arco, Naples in the manufacturing center that was opened just to assemble Alfasud and increase jobs in the south. The first generation of the car, developed in collaboration with Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani, was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1971, with first deliveries dating back to June 1972.
At the time, was a model of great technological value: in addition to bringing a car to debut on the snake front-wheel drive, the vehicle was equipped with sophisticated mechanical solutions such as the 4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally balanced, low center of gravity), rear MacPherson front suspension and a rigid bridge, designed by Alfa Romeo engineers to be compact and keep the hood at a low height.
Alfasud was produced in three series in its 12 years old and have been sold 1,017,387 units hothatch body, coupe and wagon. The first set began at once to light for better road holding (I knew a young Tiff Needell, crowning 70 cars of the decade), the road handling and spacious interior.
Less flattering opinions on build quality and lack of tachometer and brake assist (defects fixed since 1973). The launch engine, the 1200 CC 63 hp and 8.5 kgm at 3500 was tied to a 4-speed manual transmission. Was launched in 1974 the Alfasud L, equipped with a display richer and more details cured, improved engine disbursement (9 kgm at 3200 rpm), since 1975, with the arrival of the 5-speed transmission, the ' car was named Alfasud 5m: on the latter a particular treatment of the sheets made it possible to solve the problems of rust showed early versions.
The sports chassis you debut in 1973 and was equipped with aerodynamic specifications, rims and tires, new grille with 2 pairs of clusters, Joint upholstery fabric / vinyl, 3-spoke steering wheel, the coveted tachometer gauge ' oil and water thermometer. The engine 1.2 hp it distributed 68 hours, on a new camshaft and carburetor body double.
There was also 5-speed gearbox and the brake booster. In 1976 the engine capacity increased to 1286 cc with a power of 75 bhp. A year earlier it was the turn of the station wagon variant, which was not exactly a commercial success because of the debatable line. The second series was produced from 1977 to 1980 and, in addition to small cosmetic changes, it was even available in the "Super", featuring details more carefully, from 63 hp motor 1200 or 1300 by 68cv.
It took the place of "5m". In 1978, the cubic volume of 1300 increased from 1286 to 1351 cc, capable of an output of 71 hp. Simultaneously, the Ti, the boxer was supported by a 1300 version from 1490 cc (the "1.5") by 84 hp. The third series, produced from 1980 to 1984, was characterized by a styling revamped for the bodywork to the interior.
The range consists of two 1.2 with 4 and 5 reports and powers of 63 and 68 hp respectively, led to the 1300 cc 79 bhp and performance on the 1.5 from 84. In 1980 the engines were boosted by the arrival of dual carburetor: the 1351 cc 86 hp and went to the 1490cc at 95. The latter became in 1982 the engine dell'allestimento peak, the '5porte 1.5 Quadrifoglio Oro ", with velvet interior, wooden steering wheel, metallic silver bezel.
In 1982 he made his debut for the hatchback 5-door versions of the SC. At the base of the range remained the S 4-door. In 1982, the "1.5 Ti", gave way to "Ti 1.5 Quadrifoglio Verde" by an impressive 105 hp and is recognizable for alloy wheels, seats and sheathing sill and Sports. As mentioned above, also figured in the history of the Alfasud a coupe variant, the "Sprint" launched in 1976 and inspired all'Alfetta GT which indeed had the same success because of high prices related to a quality not always at the top.
The range of engines and fittings that went hand in hand with that of the 4 ports. With the debut of the 33 that replaced the Alfasud, Sprint was amended in adopting the same mechanical braking system of the new model (disc brakes on the hubs in the front seats and rear drum brakes). In 1986, together with substantial changes to the line, came the new Quadrifoglio Verde, recognizable by a small rear wing, the engine that step from 1.5 to 1.7 liters of displacement and power of 114 hp.
Sprint's production ended in 1989. 
The history of the model is closely tied to the establishment of Pomigliano d'Arco, Naples in the manufacturing center that was opened just to assemble Alfasud and increase jobs in the south. The first generation of the car, developed in collaboration with Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani, was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1971, with first deliveries dating back to June 1972.
At the time, was a model of great technological value: in addition to bringing a car to debut on the snake front-wheel drive, the vehicle was equipped with sophisticated mechanical solutions such as the 4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally balanced, low center of gravity), rear MacPherson front suspension and a rigid bridge, designed by Alfa Romeo engineers to be compact and keep the hood at a low height.
Alfasud was produced in three series in its 12 years old and have been sold 1,017,387 units hothatch body, coupe and wagon. The first set began at once to light for better road holding (I knew a young Tiff Needell, crowning 70 cars of the decade), the road handling and spacious interior.
Less flattering opinions on build quality and lack of tachometer and brake assist (defects fixed since 1973). The launch engine, the 1200 CC 63 hp and 8.5 kgm at 3500 was tied to a 4-speed manual transmission. Was launched in 1974 the Alfasud L, equipped with a display richer and more details cured, improved engine disbursement (9 kgm at 3200 rpm), since 1975, with the arrival of the 5-speed transmission, the ' car was named Alfasud 5m: on the latter a particular treatment of the sheets made it possible to solve the problems of rust showed early versions.
The sports chassis you debut in 1973 and was equipped with aerodynamic specifications, rims and tires, new grille with 2 pairs of clusters, Joint upholstery fabric / vinyl, 3-spoke steering wheel, the coveted tachometer gauge ' oil and water thermometer. The engine 1.2 hp it distributed 68 hours, on a new camshaft and carburetor body double.
There was also 5-speed gearbox and the brake booster. In 1976 the engine capacity increased to 1286 cc with a power of 75 bhp. A year earlier it was the turn of the station wagon variant, which was not exactly a commercial success because of the debatable line. The second series was produced from 1977 to 1980 and, in addition to small cosmetic changes, it was even available in the "Super", featuring details more carefully, from 63 hp motor 1200 or 1300 by 68cv.
It took the place of "5m". In 1978, the cubic volume of 1300 increased from 1286 to 1351 cc, capable of an output of 71 hp. Simultaneously, the Ti, the boxer was supported by a 1300 version from 1490 cc (the "1.5") by 84 hp. The third series, produced from 1980 to 1984, was characterized by a styling revamped for the bodywork to the interior.
The range consists of two 1.2 with 4 and 5 reports and powers of 63 and 68 hp respectively, led to the 1300 cc 79 bhp and performance on the 1.5 from 84. In 1980 the engines were boosted by the arrival of dual carburetor: the 1351 cc 86 hp and went to the 1490cc at 95. The latter became in 1982 the engine dell'allestimento peak, the '5porte 1.5 Quadrifoglio Oro ", with velvet interior, wooden steering wheel, metallic silver bezel.
In 1982 he made his debut for the hatchback 5-door versions of the SC. At the base of the range remained the S 4-door. In 1982, the "1.5 Ti", gave way to "Ti 1.5 Quadrifoglio Verde" by an impressive 105 hp and is recognizable for alloy wheels, seats and sheathing sill and Sports. As mentioned above, also figured in the history of the Alfasud a coupe variant, the "Sprint" launched in 1976 and inspired all'Alfetta GT which indeed had the same success because of high prices related to a quality not always at the top.
The range of engines and fittings that went hand in hand with that of the 4 ports. With the debut of the 33 that replaced the Alfasud, Sprint was amended in adopting the same mechanical braking system of the new model (disc brakes on the hubs in the front seats and rear drum brakes). In 1986, together with substantial changes to the line, came the new Quadrifoglio Verde, recognizable by a small rear wing, the engine that step from 1.5 to 1.7 liters of displacement and power of 114 hp.
Sprint's production ended in 1989.
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