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Insanely brilliant - the Alfa 147 GTA. Image by Mark Sims.

Insanely brilliant - the Alfa 147 GTA
Exactly 38 years ago to the day as I write this, a significant event took place between France and Italy. For the first time ever, Italy was joined permanently by road to Northern Europe when the Mont Blanc Tunnel opened. Tunnels are fine things, especially when you have a car like the 147 GTA.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 153
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.3

Urban mpg: 15.6
Extra urban mpg: 32.8
Combined mpg: 23.3
CO2 (g/km): 287


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4213
Height (mm): 1412
Width (mm): 1764
Wheelbase (mm): 2546
Front track (mm): 1516
Rear track (mm): 1504
Cargo volume (litres): 280
Kerb weight (kg): 1360
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 63


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: 3.2-litre V6 in a 60 degree V. Mounted at the front transversely.

Management: Selective knock control.

Cubic capacity (cc): 3179
Compression ratio: 10.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 93.00 x 78.00
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts driven by toothed belt. Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 250 at 6200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 221 at 4800 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.500:1
2nd: 2.235:1
3rd: 1.520:1
4th: 1.156:1
5th: 0.971:1
6th: 0.818:1
Reverse: 3.545:1
Final drive: 3.733:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent, double wishbone with double trailing arm and anti-roll bar mounted on ball joints.

Rear: Independent, McPherson struts with transverse levers of different lengths anchored to an aluminium cross beam, reaction arms, offset coil springs, and anti-roll bar mounted on ball joints and linked to the shock absorber.

Steering: Rack and pinion with power assistance.

Turning circle diameter (m): 12.10

Brakes: Front: 305 mm ventilated discs. Rear: 276 mm discs. Anti-lock standard with electronic brakeforce distribution.

Wheels: 17" five-hole alloys as standard.

Tyres: 225/45 R17W. Goodyear Eagle F1s fitted to test car.







 

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