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Alfa Romeo Scarabeo

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo Scarabeo
Year1966
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1570 ccm (95.80 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement1570 ccm (95.80 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.00 PS (85 kW or 114 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque144.00 Nm (14.7 kgf-m or 106.2 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke78.0 x 82.0 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1657 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4620 litres (1,221 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (421.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight700 kg (1,543.2 pounds)
Overall length3730 mm (146.9 inches)
Overall width1570 mm (61.8 inches)
Overall height1030 mm (40.6 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2160 mm (85.0 inches)
Fuel capacity47.0 litres (12.42 gallons)
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