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  • Alfa Romeo 145
  • Alfa Romeo 146
Alfa Romeo 145 Quadrifoglio
Overview
ManufacturerAlfa Romeo
Production
  • 1994–2000 (145)
  • 1995–2000 (146)
AssemblyItaly:Pomigliano d'Arco plant,Campania[1]
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car(C)
Body style
LayoutLongitudinalfront-engine, front-wheel-drive(Boxer)
Transversefront-engine, front-wheel-drive (Twin Spark)
PlatformTipo Due[3]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speedmanual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length
  • 145
  • 1994–1999: 4,093 mm (161.1 in)
  • 1999–2001: 4,061 mm (159.9 in)
  • 146
  • 1995–1999: 4,257 mm (167.6 in)
  • 1999–2001: 4,235 mm (166.7 in)
Width1,712 mm (67.4 in)
Height1,426 mm (56.1 in)
Kerb weight1,140–1,275 kg (2,513–2,811 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorAlfa Romeo 33
SuccessorAlfa Romeo 147

TheAlfa Romeo 145(Type 930A) and theAlfa Romeo 146(Type 930B) aresmall family carsproduced by Italian automobile manufacturerAlfa Romeobetween 1994 and 2000. The 145 is a three-doorhatchbackand was launched at the 1994Turin Motor Show,while the 146 is a five-door hatchback, launched in 1995 to replace theAlfa Romeo 33.

The 145 and 146 share exterior and interior components from theB-pillarforwards.[4][5]A total of 221,037 145s and 233,295 146s were built.

History

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Alfa Romeo 145, rear view

Development ofTipo 930,the replacement for the ageing33in the competitive familyhatchbackmarket, lasted four years.[6]The first offspring of the project, the three door 145, made its début on static display at the April 1994Turin Motor Show[7]and then at theParis Motor Showin July;[6]a simultaneous European commercial launch was planned for 9 September, but it was delayed until October.[8]

In April 1992, work began on a second car, the 146 orTipo 930B,derived from and to be sold alongside the 145; with its more traditional Alfa Romeo style, it was aimed at a different clientele, that of the outgoing 33.[9]The 146 premiered in November 1994 at theBologna Motor Show[10]and went on sale in May 1995.[11]

At launch, the engine line up for both cars comprised a 1.9 litre inline fourturbo dieseland theboxerpetrol engines from the 33, in 1.3[a]8 valve, 1.6 8 valve and range topping 1.7 16 valve forms.[11][12] Depending on the market, the engines were available in either or both base and better equippedL(for "Lusso" )trim levels;L trim standard equipment was richer on larger engined cars.

Quadrifoglio andti

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Flagship sport models with the two litre 16 valveTwin Sparkinline four engine from the155arrived a year after the début: the 145 Quadrifoglio and 146ti.Each of the two litre versions had a unique trim level; both included more standard equipment than the L trims, likeABS,leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob andMomosport seats.

The145 Quadrifoglio(145 Cloverleafin the United Kingdom), launched at the September 1995Frankfurt Motor Showand on sale from October,[13]had deep body colour side skirts with "green cloverleaf" badges and five hole alloy wheels.

The146ti[b]went on sale in February 1996.[14]It came with painted side skirts, a boot spoiler and twelve hole alloy wheels. Two litre cars were equipped with stiffer suspension, uprated alldiskbraking system, ABS, wider, lower profile tyres and 'quick rack' direct steering (also seen on the 155, GTV and Spider) which improved responsiveness, but also compromised the turning circle.

First revisions

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Alfa Romeo 146

From January 1997, all the boxers were phased out in favour of 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 versions of the Twin Spark 16 valve engine.[15][16] 1.8 litre cars adopted the sport chassis, steering, and brakes of the Quadrifoglio/ti,and also offered some of their optional equipment such as the sport seats. At the same time, the interior was updated: a newair conditioningsystem, a redesigned dashboard and an upholstered insert were fitted for left-hand drive cars.[17]Right-hand drive cars retained the previous dashboard design. Outside changes were minor: new wheel covers and alloy wheels and a wider choice of paint colours.

In September 1997, Alfa Romeo introduced theJunior,a trim level targeted at young buyers that combined the sport styling and chassis setup of the range topping models, with the affordable entry level 1.4 powertrain,[18]later the 1.6 engine was added to this trim as well. Based on the 1.4 L, Junior cars were distinguished by the Quadrifoglio's side skirts with "Junior" badges, specific 15-inch alloy wheels, and the stainless-steel exhaust tip (as well as, on the 146, the boot spoiler) from theti.

By March 1998, 1.8 and 2.0 Twin Spark engines received the updates first introduced on the156;due tovariable length intake manifoldsthe two powertrains gained 4 to 5 PS and reached peak torque at engine speeds some 500 rpm lower.[19]

1999 restyling

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145 Pack Sport (post-facelift)

At theGeneva Motor Showin March 1999, Alfa Romeo introduced the restyled '99 line up for both models.[20]The newcommon raildirect injection 1.9turbo-diesel JTD enginereplaced the 1.9 TD.

The main changes outside were new, body colour bumpers with round fog lights and narrow protection strips; the interior got new upholstery and detail trim changes such as chrome vent surrounds. Optional side airbags complemented the already available passenger and standard driver airbags.

TheJuniortrim level was discontinued, in favour of "pack sport" option package that included side skirts, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel and sport seats, all standard features on the two litre models. A second "pack lusso" package offered leather steering wheel, velour upholstery and mahogany wood trim.

In September of the next year, at theParis Motor Showthe all-new147was officially launched.[21]Eventually, in 2000, the 145 and 146 were superseded by the all-new 147, which was a far bigger commercial success, with its acclaimed front end styling and improved quality.

Specifications

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Based, as they were, on the Fiat Group'sTipo Due(Type Two) platform, the 145 and 146 had a unibody structure, frontMacPherson strutand reartrailing armsuspension. A peculiarity of these cars is that they were designed to be fitted with both longitudinal engines (the older Boxers) and with transverse engines (the diesels and the Twin Spark).

The former were mounted in the same configuration as on the 33 or Alfasud, that is longitudinally overhanging the front axle with the gearbox towards the cabin; the latter in the conventional transverse position with the gearbox to the left side. All engines were coupled to a five speedmanual transmissions.Steering wasrack and pinion,with standard hydraulic power assistance.

Engines

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Engine Layout Displacement
Bore x stroke 		Valvetrain Fuel and intake systems Peak power Peak torque Production period
Petrol engines
1.4* H4 1,351 cc
80.0 x 67.2 mm 		SOHC8V Weber-MarelliMPI 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 6,000 rpm 115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm 1994–1997
1.4 T.Spark 16V** I4TS 1,370 cc
82.0 x 64.9 mm 		DOHC16V,VVT MotronicMPI 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) at 6,300 rpm 124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 4,600 rpm 01/1997–2000
1.6 H4 1,596 cc
84.0 x 72.0 mm 		SOHC8V MotronicorRochesterMPI 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) at 6,000 rpm 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 1994–1997
1.6 T.Spark 16V I4TS 1,598 cc
82.0 x 75.6 mm 		DOHC16V,VVT MotronicMPI 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 6,300 rpm 144 N⋅m (106 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 01/1997–2000
1.7 16V H4 1,712 cc
87.0 x 72.0 mm 		DOHC16V MotronicMPI 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) at 6,500 rpm 149 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm 1994–1997
1.8 T.Spark 16V I4TS 1,747 cc
82.0 x 82.7 mm 		DOHC16V,VVT MotronicMPI 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,300 rpm 169 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm 01/1997–03/1998
MotronicMPI,VLIM 144 PS (106 kW; 142 hp) at 6,500 rpm 169 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm 03/1998–2000
2.0 T.Spark 16V I4TS,2Balance shaft 1,970 cc
83.0 x 91.0 mm 		DOHC16V,VVT MotronicMPI 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,200 rpm 187 N⋅m (138 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm 10/1995–03/1998
MotronicMPI,VLIM 155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp) at 6,400 rpm 187 N⋅m (138 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm 03/1998–2000
Diesel engines
1.9 TD* I4 1,929 cc
82.6 x 90.0 mm 		SOHC8V Injection pump,turbointercooler 90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) at 4,100 rpm 191 N⋅m (141 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm 1994–1999
1.9 JTD I4 1,910 cc
82.0 x 90.4 mm 		SOHC8V Common rail DI,turbointercooler 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4,000 rpm 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm 1999–2000
* Continental European markets only. ** Continental Europe and Ireland only.[22][23][24][25]

Performance

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Alfa Romeo 145
Model 1.4 1.4 TS 16V 1.6 1.6 TS 16V 1.7 16V 1.8 TS 16V 2.0 Quadrifoglio 1.9 TD 1.9 JTD
140 PS 144 PS 150 PS 155 PS
Top speed
km/h [mph] 		178 [111] 185 [115] 185 [115] 195 [121] 200 [124] 205 [127] 207 [129] 210 [130] 211 [131] 178 [111] 185 [115]
Acceleration
0–100 km/h(0–62 mph) 		12.5 s 11.2 s 11.0 s 10.2 9.8 s 9.2 s 9.1 s 8.4 s 8.3 s 12.0 s 10.4 s
Alfa Romeo 146
Model 1.4 1.4 TS 16V 1.6 1.6 TS 16V 1.7 16V 1.8 TS 16V 2.0ti 1.9 TD 1.9 JTD
140 PS 144 PS 150 PS 155 PS
Top speed
km/h [mph] 		179 [111] 187 [116] 187 [116] 197 [122] 201 [125] 207 [129] 209 [130] 215 [134] 216 [134] 179 [111] 187 [116]
Acceleration
0–100 km/h(0–62 mph) 		12.8 s 11.5 s 11.5 s 10.5 s 10.2 s 9.4 s 9.3 s 8.5 s 8.4 s 12.5 s 10.5 s

Notes

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  1. ^The same 1,351 cc engine was badged 1.4 on some markets, e.g. on the German one.
  2. ^The acronym, standing forturismo internazionale–international touring, evoked the sport versions of the firstAlfa Romeo Giulietta.

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