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 Alfa Romeo 145 Quadrifoglio | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
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| Assembly | Italy:Pomigliano d'Arco plant,Campania[1] |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Longitudinalfront-engine, front-wheel-drive (Boxer) Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive (Twin Spark) |
| Platform | Type Two[3](Tipo Due) |
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| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 5-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm (100.0 in) |
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| Width | 1,712 mm (67.4 in) |
| Height | 1,426 mm (56.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,140–1,275 kg (2,513–2,811 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo 33 |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo 147 |
TheAlfa Romeo 145 (Type 930A) and theAlfa Romeo 146 (Type 930B) aresmall family cars produced by Italian automobile manufacturerAlfa Romeo between 1994 and 2000. The 145 is a three-doorhatchback and was launched at the 1994Turin Motor Show, while the 146 is a five-door hatchback, launched in 1995 to replace theAlfa Romeo 33.
The 145 and 146 share exterior and interior components from theB-pillar forwards.[4][5] A total of 221,037 145s and 233,295 146s were built.
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Development ofTipo 930, the replacement for the ageing33 in the competitive familyhatchback market, lasted four years.[6] The first offspring of the project, the three door 145, made its début on static display at the April 1994Turin Motor Show[7] and then at theParis Motor Show in July;[6] a simultaneous European commercial launch was planned for 9 September, but it was delayed until October.[8]
In April 1992, work began on a second car, the 146 orTipo 930B, derived from and to be sold alongside the 145; with its more traditional Alfa Romeo style, it was aimed at a different clientele, that of the outgoing 33.[9] The 146 premiered in November 1994 at theBologna Motor Show[10] and went on sale in May 1995.[11]
At launch, the engine line up for both cars comprised a 1.9 litre inline fourturbo diesel and theboxer petrol engines from the 33, in 1.3[a] 8 valve, 1.6 8 valve and range topping 1.7 16 valve forms.[11][12]
Depending on the market, the engines were available in either or both base and better equippedL (for "Lusso")trim levels; L trim standard equipment was richer on larger engined cars.
Flagship sport models with the two litre 16 valveTwin Spark inline four engine from the155 arrived a year after the début: the 145 Quadrifoglio and 146ti. Each of the two litre versions had a unique trim level; both included more standard equipment than the L trims, likeABS, leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob andMomo sport seats.
The145 Quadrifoglio (145 Cloverleaf in the United Kingdom), launched at the September 1995Frankfurt Motor Show and on sale from October,[13] had deep body colour side skirts with "green cloverleaf" badges and five hole alloy wheels.
The146ti[b] went on sale in February 1996.[14] It came with painted side skirts, a boot spoiler and twelve hole alloy wheels. Two litre cars were equipped with stiffer suspension, uprated alldisk braking system, ABS, wider, lower profile tyres and 'quick rack' direct steering (also seen on the 155, GTV and Spider) which improved responsiveness, but also compromised the turning circle.
From January 1997, all the boxers were phased out in favour of 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 versions of the Twin Spark 16 valve engine.[15][16]1.8 litre cars adopted the sport chassis, steering, and brakes of the Quadrifoglio/ti, and also offered some of their optional equipment such as the sport seats. At the same time, the interior was updated: a newair conditioning system, a redesigned dashboard and an upholstered insert were fitted for left-hand drive cars.[17] Right-hand drive cars retained the previous dashboard design. Outside changes were minor: new wheel covers and alloy wheels and a wider choice of paint colours.
In September 1997, Alfa Romeo introduced theJunior, a trim level targeted at young buyers that combined the sport styling and chassis setup of the range topping models, with the affordable entry level 1.4 powertrain,[18] later the 1.6 engine was added to this trim as well. Based on the 1.4 L, Junior cars were distinguished by the Quadrifoglio's side skirts with "Junior" badges, specific 15-inch alloy wheels, and the stainless-steel exhaust tip (as well as, on the 146, the boot spoiler) from theti.
By March 1998, 1.8 and 2.0 Twin Spark engines received the updates first introduced on the156; due tovariable length intake manifolds the two powertrains gained 4 to 5 PS and reached peak torque at engine speeds some 500 rpm lower.[19]
At theGeneva Motor Show in March 1999, Alfa Romeo introduced the restyled '99 line up for both models.[20] The newcommon rail direct injection 1.9turbo-diesel JTD engine replaced the 1.9 TD.
The main changes outside were new, body colour bumpers with round fog lights and narrow protection strips; the interior got new upholstery and detail trim changes such as chrome vent surrounds. Optional side airbags complemented the already available passenger and standard driver airbags.
TheJunior trim level was discontinued, in favour of "pack sport" option package that included side skirts, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel and sport seats, all standard features on the two litre models. A second "pack lusso" package offered leather steering wheel, velour upholstery and mahogany wood trim.
In September of the next year, at theParis Motor Show the all-new147 was officially launched.[21] Eventually, in 2000, the 145 and 146 were superseded by the all-new 147, which was a far bigger commercial success, with its acclaimed front end styling and improved quality.
Based, as they were, on the Fiat Group'sTipo Due (Type Two) platform, the 145 and 146 had a unibody structure, frontMacPherson strut and reartrailing arm suspension. A peculiarity of these cars is that they were designed to be fitted with both longitudinal engines (the older Boxers) and with transverse engines (the diesels and the Twin Spark).
The former were mounted in the same configuration as on the 33 or Alfasud, that is longitudinally overhanging the front axle with the gearbox towards the cabin; the latter in the conventional transverse position with the gearbox to the left side. All engines were coupled to a five speedmanual transmissions. Steering wasrack and pinion, with standard hydraulic power assistance.
| Engine | Layout | Displacement Bore x stroke | Valvetrain | Fuel and intake systems | Peak power | Peak torque | Production period |
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| Petrol engines | |||||||
| 1.4* | H4 | 1,351 cc 80.0 x 67.2 mm | SOHC 8V | Weber-MarelliMPI | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm | 1994–1997 |
| 1.4 T.Spark 16V** | I4TS | 1,370 cc 82.0 x 64.9 mm | DOHC 16V,VVT | MotronicMPI | 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 4,600 rpm | 01/1997–2000 |
| 1.6 | H4 | 1,596 cc 84.0 x 72.0 mm | SOHC 8V | Motronic orRochesterMPI | 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 1994–1997 |
| 1.6 T.Spark 16V | I4TS | 1,598 cc 82.0 x 75.6 mm | DOHC 16V,VVT | MotronicMPI | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 144 N⋅m (106 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 01/1997–2000 |
| 1.7 16V | H4 | 1,712 cc 87.0 x 72.0 mm | DOHC 16V | MotronicMPI | 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) at 6,500 rpm | 149 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm | 1994–1997 |
| 1.8 T.Spark 16V | I4TS | 1,747 cc 82.0 x 82.7 mm | DOHC 16V,VVT | MotronicMPI | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 169 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 01/1997–03/1998 |
| MotronicMPI,VLIM | 144 PS (106 kW; 142 hp) at 6,500 rpm | 169 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 03/1998–2000 | ||||
| 2.0 T.Spark 16V | I4TS, 2 Balance shaft | 1,970 cc 83.0 x 91.0 mm | DOHC 16V,VVT | MotronicMPI | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,200 rpm | 187 N⋅m (138 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 10/1995–03/1998 |
| MotronicMPI,VLIM | 155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp) at 6,400 rpm | 187 N⋅m (138 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 03/1998–2000 | ||||
| Diesel engines | |||||||
| 1.9 TD* | I4 | 1,929 cc 82.6 x 90.0 mm | SOHC 8V | Injection pump,turbointercooler | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) at 4,100 rpm | 191 N⋅m (141 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm | 1994–1999 |
| 1.9 JTD | I4 | 1,910 cc 82.0 x 90.4 mm | SOHC 8V | Common rail DI,turbointercooler | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 1999–2000 |
| * Continental European markets only. ** Continental Europe and Ireland only.[22][23][24][25] | |||||||
| Alfa Romeo 145 | |||||||||||
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| Model | 1.4 | 1.4 TS 16V | 1.6 | 1.6 TS 16V | 1.7 16V | 1.8 TS 16V | 2.0 Quadrifoglio | 1.9 TD | 1.9 JTD | ||
| 140 PS | 144 PS | 150 PS | 155 PS | ||||||||
| Top speed km/h [mph] | 178 [111] | 185 [115] | 185 [115] | 195 [121] | 200 [124] | 205 [127] | 207 [129] | 210 [130] | 211 [131] | 178 [111] | 185 [115] |
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h(0–62 mph) | 12.5 s | 11.2 s | 11.0 s | 10.2 | 9.8 s | 9.2 s | 9.1 s | 8.4 s | 8.3 s | 12.0 s | 10.4 s |
| Alfa Romeo 146 | |||||||||||
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| Model | 1.4 | 1.4 TS 16V | 1.6 | 1.6 TS 16V | 1.7 16V | 1.8 TS 16V | 2.0ti | 1.9 TD | 1.9 JTD | ||
| 140 PS | 144 PS | 150 PS | 155 PS | ||||||||
| Top speed km/h [mph] | 179 [111] | 187 [116] | 187 [116] | 197 [122] | 201 [125] | 207 [129] | 209 [130] | 215 [134] | 216 [134] | 179 [111] | 187 [116] |
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h(0–62 mph) | 12.8 s | 11.5 s | 11.5 s | 10.5 s | 10.2 s | 9.4 s | 9.3 s | 8.5 s | 8.4 s | 12.5 s | 10.5 s |
