Alfa Transaxle Cars: Model Guide
Alfa constantly updated the Giulia series, but by the time the range was replaced, the cars were becoming out of date. Political unrest and industrial action delayed the introduction of the replacement Alfetta, the first of the transaxle cars. This, together with Alfa´s quality issues and the rise of BMW, meant that Alfa Romeo lost its position as the pre-eminent middle-weight European sports saloon. Despite this, there was much to admire in the transaxle cars. Again, there are several different model ranges of different capacities and this guide treats them
- Chronologically
- By body style (Sedan/ Coupé) and capacity within that body style
- Ignoring the outliers (no South African/Brazilian specials, no special trim editions)
- No engine series numbers*
* this information is available from other sources (eg Fusi).
Alfetta Sedan (1972-1977) 116 SERIES (All 2510mm wheelbase)
The 4 door/5 seater shape designed and built in house, 1600, 1800 and 2000 capacities
- 2000 Quadrifoglio
- Alfetta 1.8 Series 2
- Alfetta 1.6 Series 1
1800cc
1972-1974: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1.8: Series 1/122 bhp/twin carb/4 headlights/104,454 built
1975-1983: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1,8: Series 2/118 bhp/twin carb/2 square headlights/67738 built
1600cc
1975-1983: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1.6: Series 1/109 bhp/twin carb/2 round headlights/77103 built (all series)
2000cc
1976-1977: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0: Series 2/122 bhp/twin carb/4 headlights headlights/361830 built
1978-1981: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0i-America: US market only/125 bhp/FI/4 Headlights/3636 built
1978-80: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0L: Series 2/130 bhp/twin carb/2 square headlights/60097 built
1981-84: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0: Series 3/130 bhp/twin carb/2 square headlights/60097 built
1982-1984: Alfa Romeo Alfetta Quadrifoglio Oro: Series 2and 3 /130 bhp/FI/4 headlights/19340 built (both series)
Diesel;
2000cc
1979-84: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2000 Turbo Diesel: Series 2 and 3/82 bhp/ 2 square headlights/23530 built (both series)
2400cc
1983-84: Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2400 Turbo Diesel: Series 3/95 bhp/ 2 square headlights/7220 built
- Alfetta GT 1.8
- GTV6
- GTV 2000 Third series
Coupé(1974-87) 116 SERIES (All 2400mm wheellbase)
The 3 door/4 seater coupé designed by Giugario/Ital Design
1800cc
1974-76: Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT 1.8: 122 bhp/twin carb/21,974 built
1600cc
1976-1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT 1.6: 109 bhp/twin carb/16923 built
2000cc
1976-1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV: 122 bhp/twin carb/31267 built(First series)
1978-1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2.0 L: 130 bhp/ twin carb/interior facelit/ 26108 built(First series)
1980-1983 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0: 130 bhp/ twin carb/ facelift/ 10352 built (Second series)
1983-1987 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0: 130 bhp/ twin carb/ facelift/ 7296 built (Third series)
!800cc Turbo
1979: Alfetta GTV Turbodelta: 150bhp/twin carbs/400 built for homologation (Second series only)
2500cc
1980-83: Alfa Romeo GTV6: V6/158 bhp/FI/11468 built (Second series)
1983-87: Alfa Romeo GTV6: V6/158 bhp/FI/10912 built (Third series)
- Giulietta 3rd Series
- Giulietta 1st Series
- Giulietta Turbodelta
Giulietta (1977-85) 116 SERIES (All 2510mm wheelbase)
The 4 door/5 seater shape designed and built in house, smaller than Alfetta: 1300, 1600, 1800 and 2000 capacities
1300cc
1977-81 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.3: 95 bhp/twin carb/113,116 (First series: both 1.3 and 1,6)
1981-83 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.3: 95 bhp/twin carb/Facelift /44171 (Second series: all capacities)
1600cc
1977-81 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6: 109 bhp/twin carb/113,116 (First series: both 1.3 and 1,6)
1981-83 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6: 95 bhp/twin carb/Facelift /44171 (Second series: all capacities)
1981-83 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6L: 95 bhp/twin carb/Facelift /44171 (Third series: 22938 built)
1800cc
1979-81 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.8: 122 bhp/twin carb/Facelift /44171 (First series: 39921 built)
1981-83 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.8: 122 bhp/twin carb/Facelift /44171 (Second series: all capacities)
1983-85 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.8L: 122 bhp/twin carb/Facelift / (Third series: 11588 built)
2000cc
1980-81 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0: 130 bhp/twin carb / (First series: 8040 built)
1981-83 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0: 130 bhp/twin carb/Facelift /44171 (Second series: all capacities)
1983-85 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0L: 130 bhp/twin carb/Facelift /44171 (Third series: 11588 built)
2000cc Turbo
1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Turbodelta: 170 bhp/twin carb/Facelift / 361 built for homologation (Second series only)
2000cc Diesel
1982-3 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Turbodiesel: 82 bhp /Facelift / 12341 built (Both second and third series)
1983-5 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Turbodiesel L: 82 bhp/Facelift / 12341 built (Both second and third series)
- 2.0 Twin Spark Second Series
- 75 Turbo Evoluzione
- 3.0 V6 America Second Series
75 (1985-92) 161 SERIES/ 162A after facelift (All 2510mm wheelbase)
4 door/5 seater shape designed and built in house, replaced both Alfetta and Giulietta: 1600, 1800, 2000 ,2500 and 3000 capacities
1600cc
1985-89 Alfa Romeo 75 1.6: 110bhp/twin carbs/ 99522 built (First Series)
1989-92 Alfa Romeo 75 1.6IE: 112 bhp/Fuel injection/facelift/ 27989 built (Secnd series)
1800cc
1985-89 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8: 118 bhp/twin carbs/ 45138 built (First Series)
1989-92 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8IE: 118 bhp/Fuel injection/facelift/ 48270 built (Secnd series)
1800cc Turbo
1986-92 Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo: 1779 cc/155 bhp/FI/ Build numbers 6536
1986Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione: 1762 cc/155 bhp/FI/ Build numbers 500 (Homologation special)
2000cc
1985-87 Alfa Romeo 75 2.0: 128bhp/twin carbs/ 18971 built (First Series)
1987-92 Alfa Romeo 75 2.0i Twin Spark: 148bhp/FI/ 57084 built (Both Series)
2500cc
1985-87 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5i QV: V6/156 bhp/FI/ 11718 built (First Series includes Milano)
1985-87 Alfa Romeo 75 Milano: V6/154 bhp/FI/US model 12611 built (included in 2.5i QV build)
3000cc
1987-92 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0i America: V6/185 bhp/FI/ 6527 built (Both series, includes Milano Verde)
1985-87 Alfa Romeo 75 Milano Verde: V6/182 bhp/FI/US model (include in America build)
Diesel;
2000cc
1985-92 Alfa Romeo 75 2.0 TD /95 bhp/ intercooler/46,273 built (both series)
2400cc
1988-92: Alfa Romeo 75 2.4 TD: Series 3/110 bhp/intercooler/6110 built (both series)
- Alfa 90 Super V6 Series 2
- Alfa 90 Series 1
- Alfa 90 Super V6 Series 2
Alfa 90 (1984-1987) 162B Series (All 2510mm wheelbase)
4 door/5 seater shape designed by Bertone, replaced Alfa 6: 1800, 2000 /4cyl, 2000 /V6, 2500 V6 capacities. Also 2.4 TD. Not an enthusiasts choice so no detail here, 29,584 built all models.