Alfa Romeo 147

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Alfa Romeo 147
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (MY02) Selespeed Twin Spark 5-door hatchback (2010-11-28).jpg
Alfa Romeo 147 five door, first series (2000 to 2004)
Overview
Manufacturer Fiat Auto (2000–2007)
Fiat Group Automobiles (2007–2010)
Production2000–2010
AssemblyItaly: Pomigliano d'Arco plant, Campania [1]
Designer
Body and chassis
Class Small family car (C)
Body style 3/5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Type Two rev. 3
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Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,546 mm (100.2 in)
Length4,213–4,223 mm (165.9–166.3 in)
Width1,729–1,764 mm (68.1–69.4 in)
Height1,412–1,442 mm (55.6–56.8 in)
Kerb weight 1,200–1,360 kg (2,650–3,000 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor
Successor Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940)

The Alfa Romeo 147 (Type 937) is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 2000 to 2010. [3] The 147 was voted European Car of the Year in 2001.

Contents

The 147 was launched at the Turin Motor Show in June 2000 as a replacement for the Alfa Romeo 145 and 146 hatchbacks and is based on the running gear of the larger 156 saloon. It was sold with 1.6, 2.0, and 3.2-liter petrol engines, and a 1.9-liter diesel engine. A paddle-operated Selespeed automatic transmission was available from launch.

Two trim levels, Turismo and Lusso were available, and the 147 was the first Alfa Romeo to have dual-zone climate control and electronic traction control. In production for ten years, the 147 was one of the oldest small family cars on sale in Europe at the time of its replacement, reaching a production figure of 651,823. [4]

Styling

Pre facelift Alfa Romeo 147 Selespeed Twin Spark three-door hatchback (Australia) 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 (MY02) Selespeed Twin Spark 3-door hatchback (2010-06-21).jpg
Pre facelift Alfa Romeo 147 Selespeed Twin Spark three-door hatchback (Australia)

The 147 was designed by Walter de Silva and Wolfgang Egger. The 147 received praise for its styling on launch, later it won styling awards. The 147 range was revamped in 2004, with the exterior styling changed to resemble the new 159 and Brera models, and Alfa Romeo Visconti concept car. The 147 had a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.32. [5]

Launch

In 1999, Alfa Romeo confirmed that it would replace its 145/146 hatchbacks with an all-new model, which was unveiled as the 147 at the Turin Motor Show in June 2000. The first deliveries were in October 2000 in left-hand drive markets, and the right-hand-drive UK versions shortly thereafter. It received the 2001 European Car of the Year award. [6]

Development

Alfa Romeo 147 (facelift) 2008-2009 Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Monza 5-door hatchback (2011-01-13) 01.jpg
Alfa Romeo 147 (facelift)
Alfa Romeo 147 (facelift) 2008-2009 Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Monza 5-door hatchback (2011-01-13) 02.jpg
Alfa Romeo 147 (facelift)

The 147 was facelifted at the end of 2004: new front grille, new headlights, new rear lights, and the interior was changed on all models besides the GTA version. A more powerful diesel engine arrived and the suspension was also tweaked.

In 2007, the 147 1.9 JTD Q2 version was launched, with a front Torsen limited slip differential. Alfa Romeo presented a new limited edition 147 called Ducati Corse at the 2007 Bologna Motor Show. The car had a JTD diesel engine and Q2, a front Torsen limited slip differential. [7]

The 147 was replaced by the Giulietta in May 2010.

High performance versions

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 V6 24V GTA 3.2 Front.jpg
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

The hot hatch 147 GTA model was launched in 2002. The GTA used a 3.2 V6 engine, produced 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) and had a top speed of 246 km/h (153 mph). It has a widened body (15 mm at each side) to accommodate the 225/45R17 tyres.

Most models have six-speed manual transmissions; whilst a smaller number of other models use the Selespeed automated manual system. In total, 5,029 147 GTAs were built, 1004 of which were Selespeeds. [8]

London-based after market tuner Autodelta has produced a "bored out" version of the GTA, sporting a 3.7 litre V6, producing 328 bhp (245 kW), [9] and a split axle differential gear for the front wheels. Autodelta has also made a Rotrex supercharged version, producing 400 bhp (300 kW). [9]

Engines

ModelEngineDisplacementPowerTorque0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)Top speedYears
Petrol engines
1.6 TS I4 1,598 cc105  PS (77  kW ; 104  hp ) at 5600 rpm140  N⋅m (103  lb⋅ft ) at 4200 rpm10.7 s185 km/h (115 mph)2000–10
1.6 TSI41,598 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 6200 rpm146 N⋅m (108 lb⋅ft) at 4200 rpm10.2–10.6 s195 km/h (121 mph)2000–10
2.0 TSI41,970 cc150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6300 rpm181 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm9.3 s208 km/h (129 mph)2000–10
3.2 GTA V6 3,179 cc250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) at 6200 rpm300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) at 4800 rpm6.3 s246 km/h (153 mph)2002–05
Diesel engines
1.9 JTD 8VI41,910 cc100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 4000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) at 1750 rpm12.1 s187 km/h (116 mph)
1.9 JTD 8VI41,910 cc115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 4000 rpm275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm9.9 s189 km/h (117 mph)
1.9 JTDM 8VI41,910 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4000 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) at 2000 rpm9.6 s193 km/h (120 mph)2003–10
1.9 JTD 16VI41,910 cc126 PS (93 kW; 124 hp) at 4000 rpm305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm9.4 s199 km/h (124 mph)2003–05
1.9 JTD M-Jet 16VI41,910 cc140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4000 rpm305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm9.1 s206 km/h (128 mph)2003–10
1.9 JTDM 16VI41,910 cc150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 4000 rpm305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm8.8 s208 km/h (129 mph)2005–10
1.9 JTDM 16VI41,910 cc170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 3750 rpm330 N⋅m (243 lbf⋅ft) at 2000 rpm8.0 s215 km/h (134 mph)2007–10

Connect

Connect is an onboard information system: an onboard telematics system located in the central console that via its 5 in (130 mm) monitor gave access to satellite navigation and hands free GSM phone as well as allowing the user to adjust radio and CD player settings.

Reception

Euro NCAP test results
Alfa Romeo 147 (2001) [10]
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The handling of 147 was praised in some reviews, in spite of criticism regarding the light (sensitive) steering, which makes some drivers feel less involved. However, light steering does help during parking maneuvers. Other criticisms of the 147 included a cumbersome gearshift, unsupportive seats, and the lack of interior space compared to its rivals.

The car was noted for its pleasant engine note. The 147 suffers from fairly poor resale value in Great Britain. [11]

The 147 GTA and 147 Autodelta GTA have been road tested by Jeremy Clarkson, and featured on television show Top Gear , with a power lap around the track by The Stig. [12] In his review of Autodelta 147 GTA car for The Sunday Times, Clarkson described the acceleration as "Ferrari throttle? Forget it. When you stamp on the accelerator it's like you've hit the Millennium Falcon's hyperdrive. [13]

Awards

Interior Alfa Romeo 147 dashboard.jpg
Interior

The Alfa Romeo 147 won over twenty awards [14] including:

Motorsport

The 147 JTD of Markus Lungstrass in the 2005 Sachsenring DMSB Production Car Championship Alfa Romeo 147 Race(ThKraft).jpg
The 147 JTD of Markus Lungstrass in the 2005 Sachsenring DMSB Production Car Championship

In Europe, there was a one-car racing series, European Alfa 147 Challenge for Alfa 147 Cup race cars starting from 2003. In 2005, this series ran alongside the World Touring Car Championship, [17] winner of the season of 2005 was Irish driver Eoin Murray. The car used on the series was the Alfa 147 Cup producing 220 bhp (160 kW) from its straight-4 1970 cc Twin Spark engine.

An 147 2.0 TS (200 bhp) was used by Czech rally driver Martin Rada, finishing second in N3 group (21st overall) on Rally Monte Carlo in 2009, [18] and later finishing first in group 8 on Rally Monte Carlo 2012 (42nd overall) [19]

The 147 also competed briefly in the British Touring Car Championship in 2001 with the JSM team, with a best finish of 3rd at Oulton Park, thanks to driver/team owner Tim Harvey. The car won the 2001, 2003 and 2004 Italian Superturismo Championship and won the Super Production class of the 2005 European Touring Car Cup with driver Lorenzo Falessi.

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