Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ

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Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ
Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Also called	Alfa Romeo TZ
Production	1963–1967
Predecessor	Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ
Successor	Alfa Romeo GTA Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Body style	2-door coupe
Platform	FR/RWD
Engine	1.6 L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2200 mm (86.6 in.)
Length	3950 mm (155.5 in.) TZ1 3680 mm (144.9 in.) TZ2
Width	1509 mm (59.4 in.) TZ1 1600 mm (63 in.) TZ2
Height	1199 mm (47.2 in.) TZ1 1020 mm (40.2 in.) TZ2
Track	1300 mm (51.2 in.) (front), 1300 mm (51.2 in.) (rear)
Curb weight	660 kg (1455 lb) (TZ1) 620 kg (1366.8 lb) (TZ2)
Top Speed	215 km/h (134 mph) (TZ1) 245 km/h (152 mph) (TZ2)

The Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ (also known as the Alfa Romeo TZ or Tubolare Zagato) was a small sports car manufactured by Alfa Romeo from 1963 to 1967.

The car was developed in together with Autodelta, a company led by Ex-Ferrari engineer Carlo Chiti. It featured a 1570 cc twin cam engine and other mechanical components shared with the Alfa Romeo Giulia and carried a 105 series chassis number^[1], but was a purpose built sports racing car, with a tubular spaceframe chassis, light alloy bodywork, disc brakes and independent suspension. The result was a lightweight coupé of only 650 kg.^[2]

In 1965 the car was updated with new fibreglass bodywork providing lower drag and reduced weight. The new design was called the Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2.

Contents 1 Engines 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References

[edit] Engines

• TZ1 (number built 112)
  • 1570 cc 112 PS (110 hp/82 kW) (road car), 160 PS (158 hp/118 kW) (racing car)
• TZ2 (number built 12)
  • 1570 cc 170 PS (168 hp/125 kW) (racing car)

[edit] See also

• Alfa Romeo in motorsport
• World Sportscar Championship

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

• David Owen, Great Marques Alfa Romeo, Octopus Books, ISBN 0-7064-22198
• Alfa Romeo Guides on QV500.com

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