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Alfa Romeo 33 1.7 QV

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 33 1.7 QV
Year1989
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating81.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1710 ccm (104.34 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving14.0 litres/100 km (16.80 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.52 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.40 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1710 ccm (104.34 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 4 cylinder
Max power116.00 PS (85 kW or 114 HP) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Max torque149.00 Nm (15.2 kgf-m or 109.9 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.7600
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 72.0 mm (3.4 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Bosch LJetronic
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed
ClutchWet plate
IgnitionElectronic
Exhaust system4-2-1

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1208 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Chassis materialGalvanized Steel
Max no. of doors5
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Exterior color optionsQV

Dimensions and weight

Weight960 kg (2,116.4 pounds)
Max weight with load960 kg (2,116.4 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1630 mm (64.2 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Wheelbase2490 mm (98.0 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval8,000 km
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