Alfa Romeo Alfasud Source Alfasud sedan/saloon The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is a compact car made by Alfa Romeo of Italy from 1971 to 1989. It was considered one of Alfa Romeo's most successful models, sold 893,719 examples from 1972 to 1983 plus 121,434 Sprint versions from 1976 to 1989.[1] A common nickname for the car is ’Sud.   ALFASUD SC 1.2 Video / Movie History It was built at a new factory at Pomigliano d'Arco in southern Italy, hence the car's name, Alfa Sud (Alfa South) and developed by Austrian Rudolf Hruska. It was shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1971 and was immediately praised by journalists for its styling (by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign) and handling. It featured a 1186 cc Flat-4 engine. Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1971-1989 Assembly Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy Brits, South Africa[1] Malaysia[1] Successor Alfa Romeo Arna Alfa Romeo 33 Class Small family car Body style(s) 2-door saloon (Alfasud ti) 4-door saloon 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 3-door coupe (Alfasud Sprint) 3-door estate (Giardinetta) Engine(s) 1.2 L Flat-4 1.3 L Flat-4 1.4 L Flat-4 1.5 L Flat-4 1.7 L Flat-4 Transmission(s) 4 and 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2455 mm (96.7 in)[2] Length 3890 mm (153.1 in) Width 1590 mm (62.6 in) Height 1370 mm (53.9 in) Curb weight 810 kg (1786 lb) - 865 kg (1907 lb) (approx) Fuel capacity 50 L (13.2 US gal; 11.0 imp gal) Related Alfa Romeo Sprint Designer ItalDesign's Giorgetto Giugiaro Despite its two-box shape, it did not initially have a hatchback. The first production Alfasuds were four-door sedans, with a sporty two-door TI (Turismo Internazionale, or Touring International) model following at the end of 1973. In 1974, Alfa Romeo launched a more luxurious model the Alfasud SE. The SE was replaced by the 'L' (Lusso) model in 1975. The Lusso model was produced until 1976, by then it was replaced with the new '5M' model, the first four-door Alfasud with a 5 speed gearbox. A three-door station wagon model called the Giardinetta was introduced for the 1975 model year. Source Alfa-Romeo Alfasud Giardiniera (Estate) In 1976, the Alfasud Sprint was launched. On the same platform, it was a lower, more angular sports model. The Sprint did feature a hatchback, a more powerful 1286 cc 75 hp (56 kW) engine and a five-speed gearbox. The engine was later fitted into the standard Alfasuds, creating the 1300 TI models, and the five-speed gearbox found its way into the basic Alfasud, creating the 5M (5 Marce) model. A 1490 cc engine was soon made available to all body shapes, originally developing 85 hp (63 kW). By the end of the Alfasud's life, there was a tuned version of the engine developing 105 hp (78 kW) in the Green Cloverleaf model. Despite strong engineering, Alfasud's (especially the early ones) had a strong reputation for suffering from rust, possibly due to sub-standard steel traded with the Soviet Union and/or the storage conditions of the bodies at the plant. The car was also imfamous for overheating easily in tropical climates. This was further worsened by the need for air conditioning systems in these environments. All Alfasuds were upgraded in 1980 with plastic bumpers and other revisions. A hatchback was added to the original shape in 1981. The Giardinetta was deleted from most markets around this time. The Alfasud sedans were replaced by the Alfa Romeo Arna and 33 models in 1983. The 33 was an evolution of the Alfasud's floorpan and running gear, including minor suspension changes and a change from four-wheel disc brakes to rear drum brakes in an effort to reduce costs. The Alfasud 'Sprint was renamed into Alfa Romeo Sprint in 1983, this model was continued until 1989 by sharing the 33's running gear. Source Alfasud 1st series Engines 1971-1983 1.2 L (1186 cc) Alfa H4, 63–68 hp 1977-1983 1.3 L (1286 cc) Alfa H4, 75 hp (56 kW) 1978-1983 1.4 L (1350 cc) Alfa H4, 79 hp 1978-1983 1.5 L (1490 cc) Alfa H4, 85–105 hp (63–78 kW) 1987-1989 1.7 L (1712 cc) Alfa H4, 118 hp   How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork: Tips, Techniques and Step-by-step Procedures By Martin Thaddeus from Amazon.co.uk "If you are restoring an old vehicle and want to tackle bodywork/structural problems yourself then this is the book for you"   Famous Alfasud conversions Gian Franco Mantovani Wainer produced a one-off Bimotore version, with two 1186 cc engines and four-wheel drive for rallying. Wainer also produced a turbocharged Turbowainer model in 1983. The Alfasud was the basis of the Minari kit car designed by Andy Borrowman and Sean Prendergast. Approximately 120 cars were sold throughout the 1990s.[2] Guide To Car Insurance How To Reduce Car Insurance Premiums Notes ^ Alfasud. carsfromitaly.net. Retrieved on 2007-08-13. ^ More About the Minari Kitcar. alfisti.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-06-29. Wiki Source More Pictures of Alfasuds Source Alfa Romeo Alfasud - 1979/80 Pictures of your car Send a picture of your car attached to this Email, tell us a little about it and we'll show it here. Photo sent in by Mike - Thanks good site a pick of my car an alfasud bimotore the car runs two alfa v6 engines from a 164 Comments, Questions & Answers Awaiting your comments   Check-Up Of A Used Car Top 10 Ways To Help Ensure Safety While Driving

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