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Alfa 147 JTD - beautiful and frugal Italian. Image by Adam Jefferson.

Alfa 147 JTD - beautiful and frugal Italian
There's just something about me and Italian cars - and the Alfa is of course no exception. Climbing in for the first time is like putting on a perfectly tailored glove. I turn the key, and a large heating coil symbol displays momentarily on the info screen before going out. I brace myself and fire up the engine.

   


Reviews homepage -> Alfa Romeo reviews -> 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 -> 1.9 JTD 8v technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 119
0-62 mph (seconds): 9.9

Urban mpg: 36.2
Extra urban mpg: 60.1
Combined mpg: 48.7
CO2 (g/km): 155


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4170
Height (mm): 1442
Width (mm): 1729
Wheelbase (mm): 2546
Front track (mm): 1518
Rear track (mm): 1502
Cargo volume (litres): 1030
Kerb weight (kg): 1290
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1300
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 60


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinders in line, two valves per cylinder, SOHC. Direct injection diesel with variable geometry turbo and intercooler.

Management: Bosch EDC15 electronic engine control system.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1910
Compression ratio: 18.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 82.00 x 90.40
Valve gear: Single over head camshaft. Two valves per cylinder (8 in total).
Max. power (bhp): 115 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 203 at 2000 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual driving the front wheels.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent, with double wishbones and anti-roll bar on ball joints.

Rear: Independent, McPherson-type struts with lower side levers and reaction arms, anti-roll bar on ball joints.

Steering: Rack and pinion - power assisted.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.50

Brakes: Front: ventilated discs 284 mm. Rear: solid discs 251 mm. ABS & EBD.

Wheels: 'Elegant' 15-inch alloy wheels.

Tyres: 195/60 R15.







 

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