Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
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| Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Also called | Alfa Sei |
| Production | 1979–1986 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo 164 |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Length | 4760 mm |
| Width | 1680 mm |
| Height | 1420 mm |
| Curb weight | 1480 kg (petrol) 1580 kg (turbodiesel) |
| Related | Alfa Romeo Alfetta |
| Similar | Peugeot 604 Citroën CX Ford Granada Lancia Gamma Mercedes-Benz W123 |
The Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 was an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1979 to 1986.
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 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, and in fact both vehicles share a great number of parts, including door panels; actually, design work on the 6 was done prior to the Alfa Romeo Alfetta, but the fuel crisis of 1973 delayed further development and led to the 6´s belated 1979 debut. The styling was not particularly aerodynamic but the drag coefficient was a somewhat respectable 0.41. Power came from an all-new 2.5 V6 engine which generated 158bhp at 5,600rpm using a total of six carburettors and a single, belt driven camshaft in each cylinder head. Power steering, power windows, central locking, electric wing mirrors and a 25% 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.
In 1983 the car was revamped, with single square headlights replacing the twin round units, new bumpers, a new grille and new trim around the rear lights. Minor interior changes were also carried out, whilst mechanically the engine's six carburettors were replaced by Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection, with the power remaining at 158bhp. This revamp also saw the introduction of two new engines, a 2.0 version of the existing V6 engine (which retained the carburettors) and a 2.5 litre VM 5 cylinder turbodiesel.
The Alfa 6 was the first Alfa Romeo to have a fully zinc-plated body. However, the galvanization proved to be of very low quality, which actually caused the Alfa 6 to rust even faster than previous Alfa Romeos (the brand was already being well-known for having rust issues). The car was also known for problems regarding the alternator, which in early models deteriorated rapidly and needed to be replaced every few months. The Alfa 6's reliability and rust issues, coupled with its relatively small production, mean it is now a very rare car, particularly outside of Italy.
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[edit] Engines
[edit] 1982
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque |
| Alfa 6 2,5 | V6 2492 cm³ (6 single carburetor Dellorto) | 116 kW (158 PS) | 224 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
[edit] 1983
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque |
| Alfa 6 2,5 V6 QO | V6 2492 cm³ (Bosch L-Jetronic) | 116 kW (158 PS) | 215 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Alfa 6 2,0 V6 | V6 1997 cm³ (6 single carburetor Dellorto) | 99 kW (135 PS) | 178 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Alfa 6 2,5TD | I5-Turbodiesel 2494 cm³ | 77 kW (105 PS) | 206 Nm @ 2400 rpm |
[edit] Statistics
- Total build: 12,070
- With carburetted 2.5 litre V6 petrol engine: 5,748
- With fuel injected 2.5 litre V6 petrol engine: 1,574
- With 2.0 litre V6 petrol engine: 1,771
- With 2.5 litre VM turbodiesel engine: 2,977
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| Cabriolet | 1900 | 2000 | 2600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coupé | Giulietta | Sprint | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1900 | 2000 | 2600 | Montreal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roadster | Spider | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sports car | 6C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supercar | 33 Stradale | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Racing car | Tipo 33 | 177 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Small family car | Alfasud | 33 | 145/146 | 147 | 149 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Executive car | Alfa 6 | 90 | 164 | 166 | 169 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coupé | Sprint | GTV (916) | GT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GTV | Brera | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cabriolet | Spider (916) | Spider (939) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sportscar | SZ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Racing car | 179/182/183T/184T/185T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
