Alfa Romeo Sprint GT (Veloce)

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Alfa Romeo 105 Giulia GT Coupé
Alfa Romeo GT Junior Alfa Romeo GT Junior
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Production 1963–1977
Assembly Italy (1965-1977)
South Africa
Predecessor Giulietta Coupé
Successor Alfetta GT
Class Sports Car
Body style 2-door Coupé
2-door Cabriolet
Layout FR layout
Engine I4
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Fuel capacity 55l
Related Berlina car
Designer Bertone

The Alfa Romeo 105 series Coupés was manufactured manufactured by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1963 until 1977. It was the successor to the celebrated Giulietta Coupé and used the shortened floorpan from the Giulia Berlina car. The car variants included the Giulia Sprint GT (Grand Touring), Giulia GTA, Giulia GTC (convertible), Giulia GT Veloce (Veloce is Italian for "quick"), Giulia (GT 1300 Junior), 1750 GT Veloce, Giulia GTA 1300 Junior, Giulia 1300 Junior Zagato, 2000 GT Veloce, Giulia GT 1600 Junior, Giulia 1600 Coupé Zagato and the Giulia GTAm (Autodelta racing version of the GTA)[1].

All models have four cylinder, double-overhead cam engines with two valves per cylinder and a 5-speed manual transmission as well as disc brakes are on all four wheels. The rear suspension uses a beam axle with coil springs. Air conditioning was also a dealer-installed option. A limited slip rear differential was also standard on the later cars. The body shape was designed by Giorgetto Giugiar for Bertone.

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[edit] Sprint GT (1963–1966)

The Sprint GT vehicles manufactured from 1963 to 1968 have the Bertone "step front" body design (the leading edge of the hood/bonnet sat 1/4 an inch above the front nosepiece), single headlights, two side-draft Weber or Dellorto carburators, and typically a 1570-cc engine displacement. The Sprint GTs also have minimalist interiors, small chrome bumpers, and do not have a rear sway bar. 31,955 Sprint GTs were produced.

[edit] GTC (1964-1966)

The GTC is a Cabriolet version produced in very limited numbers making them rare today with a total production of 1000 in right and left hand drive versions.

[edit] GT Veloce (1965-1968)

The GT Veloce variant introduced in 1965 features a small horsepower increase (109 v. 106) and different seats compared to the Sprint GT. It is and is externally identified by three horizontal chrome bars on the radiator opening, and a green quadrafoglio badge on the "C" pillar. The GT Veloce has a "Veloce" script on the rear beside the rear number plate. The Sprint GT had a mesh grille with no horizontal chrome bars. A total of 14,240 were made before production finished.

[edit] GTA (1965–1969) & GTA 1300 Junior (1968-1973)

Main article: Alfa Romeo GTA

The GTA model retained the external form of the Giulia Sprint GT, but was constructed with aluminum panels, while the GT model used steel panels, with the 'A' standing for "Allegerita", Italian for lightweight. The GTA was produced first in 1965 as a 1600 and later as a 1300 Junior version.

[edit] GT 1300 Junior (1965-1977) & GT 1300 Junior Zagato (1970-?)

GT 1300 Junior
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Production 1965–1977
Class front-engined coupe
Engine *1290 cc I4
Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato
Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato

The entry model to the Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe range was the GT 1300 Junior. The GT 1300 Junior first appeared in 1965 with a the 1300 (1290cc) twin cam engine, twin carbs, and reduced port sizes. The smaller engine was introduced in order to benefit from Italian tax laws based on engine size. The performace was low-end compared to others in its model line, with a total of 90 bhp. Despite this, the 1300 Junior's top speed was 100 mph with a 0-60 in 12.6 seconds. In 1971 the 1300 Junior's design was revised and used many of the parts from the 1750 GTV. The 1300 Junior has a tight suspension and weighed in at 2050 lbs. Because of this, the 1300 Junior would often go onto three wheels. Production totalled 80623 units.

[edit] 1750 GT Veloce (1967-1972)

The 1750GTV coupe introduced in 1967 along with the 1750 Berlina sedan. fuel injected on the engines for American emission laws that were introduced at the time, while remaining with carburettors for other markets. The 1750 model had the engine capacity increased to 1779-cc displacement. The series 2 1750 GTV introduced other mechanical changes such as a split braking system. A 1779cc four cylinder engine powered the new model, its crankshaft ran on five bearings for added smoothness. Peak power from the engine was increased to 122bhp at 5500rpm. The stroke was lengthend from 82 to 88.5mm over the 1600 engine, and a reduced rev limit from 7000 rpm to 6000 rpm. Maximum torque was increased to 137lb ft at 3000 rpm and a higher ratio final drive is fitted as well as larger tyres at 165-14.

The 1750 GTV had the same coupe body as the previous Sprint GT, although the GTV featured four headlamps and less fussy external trim details. The GTV shared its mechanical items and layout with the saloon, although it had an overall shorter wheel-base. As with the other Alfa coupe models the GTV offered 2+2 accommodation and fairly basic equipment. The "stepped" hood was elminated in 1969.

44,276 1750 GTVs were made before their replacement came along[2].

[edit] 2000 GT Veloce (1971-1976)

2000 GTV
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV
Production 1972-1976
Body style 2-door coupé
Engine *1962 cc I4

The final 2000 GTV model introduced in 1972 had the engine displacement increased to 1962-cc displacement with a change of the bore and stroke to 84mm x 89mm. The engine produced 132 bhp at 5500 rpm with the SPICA fuel ingjection. The interior trim was also changed, with the most notable differences being the introduction of a single instrument cluster, instead of the gauges installed in the dash panel in earlier cars.

37,459 2000 GTVs were made before production ended[3].

[edit] GT 1600 Junior (1972-1976)

In 1972 the 1600 GT Junior was introduced with the engine enlarged to 1570cc. The 1600GT Junior was intended to plug the gap between the 1300GT and larger 2000 GTV.

The 1600GT Junior featured the pretty bodyshell shared with the rest of the range, a four headlamp grille distinguished the car from the 1300GT model. The only exterior differences between the 1600GT and the 2000GTV is no bumper over riders, lack of C-pillar green serpent badges, an a 1600GT Junior badge on the boot. Apart from the engine there were also some mechanical differences from the 1750GTV and the 2000GTV such as smaller front brakes and a different differential ratio. [4].

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Fusi, "Numbering of Alfa Romeo Cars from 1910 to 1972"
  2. ^ Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT/Sprint GT Veloce/GTC. Motorbase. Retrieved on January 23, 2007.
  3. ^ Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT/Sprint GT Veloce/GTC. Motorbase. Retrieved on January 23, 2007.
  4. ^ Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT/Sprint GT Veloce/GTC. Motorbase. Retrieved on January 23, 2007.

[edit] References

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe GT and GTA, John Tipler, ISBN 1-903706-47-5
  • Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior Instruction Book, Alfa Romeo

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