Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
| Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
Kerb weight 1,480 kg (3,263 lb) (petrol) | 1,580 kg (3,480 lb) (turbodiesel) | |
| Chronology | ||
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo 164 | |
The Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (Type 119) is an executive car produced by the Italian company Alfa Romeo from 1979 to 1986. Its name refers to the six cylinders of the Alfa Romeo V6 engine, which made its first appearance on this car.
History
On its launch in 1979, the Alfa 6 was the flagship of the Alfa Romeo range. The four-door body was fairly conventional and used a similar style to the existing
limited slip differential
were standard, making the Alfa 6 competitively priced compared to similar saloons of that time where such equipment typically was a costly extra. The car was also designed to set new standards in safety; for example it featured a shock sensor in the boot which would cut off the fuel supply in the event of a crash.
Facelift
In 1983, the car was revamped, with single rectangle
turbodiesel.[2]
The Bertone Delfino concept car in 1983 was based on an Alfa 6.[1]
Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 first series (left) and second series
Specifications
The engine and gearbox were situated at the front and a limited slip differential at the rear. The 6 was fitted with four
De Dion tube at the rear and it has independent front corners, the gearbox was also located in the front. Two different 5-speed gearboxes were available: one with a "normal" layout, the other with "dog-leg" layout.[3] A three speed automatic transmission from ZF was also available as an option and the ZF hydraulic power steering
was the first to be fitted to an Alfa Romeo.
Engines and production
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years | No. made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | ||||||
| Alfa 6 2.0 V6 | V6 |
1,997 cc (6 single Dell'Orto carburetors) | 99 kW (135 PS) at 5,600 rpm | 178 N⋅m (131 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 1983–1986 | 1,771 |
| Alfa 6 2.5[4] | V6 |
2,492 cc (6 single Dell'Orto carburetors) | 118 kW (160 PS) at 5,800 rpm | 219 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 1979–1982 | 5,748 |
| Alfa 6 2.5 V6 QO | V6 |
2,492 cc (Bosch L-Jetronic) | 116 kW (158 PS) at 5,600 rpm | 215 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 1983–1986 | 1,574 |
| Diesel engine | ||||||
| Alfa 6 2.5 TD | I5 |
2,494 cc turbodiesel |
77 kW (105 PS) at 4,300 rpm | 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm | 1983–1986 | 2,977 |
| Total production | 12,070 | |||||
References
- ^ a b "Alfa Romeo Alfa 6". carsfromitaly.net. Archived from the original on 31 July 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2007.
- ^ "Automotive/Past vehicles/Alfa Romeo". vmmotori.it. VM Motori. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2007.
- ^ "cambioZF2.jpg". alfa6.net. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ISBN 0-910714-14-2.
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