Alfa Romeo 33
This article is about the family car in 1980s. For the sports car, see Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. For the racing car, see Alfa Romeo Tipo 33.
Alfa
Romeo 33
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Overview
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Manufacturer
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Alfa
Romeo
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Production
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1983–1995
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Assembly
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Pomigliano
d'Arco, Italy
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Designer
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Ermanno
Cressoni (Centro Stile Alfa Romeo)
Pininfarina
(estate)
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Body and
chassis
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Class
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Small
family car
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Body style
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5-door
hatchback
5-door
station wagon
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Layout
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Front-engine,
front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive
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Related
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Alfa
Romeo Alfasud
Alfa
Romeo Sprint
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Powertrain
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Engine
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1.2
Flat-4 H4 (petrol)
1.3
Flat-4 H4 (petrol)
1.4
Flat-4 H4 (petrol)
1.5
Flat-4 H4 (petrol)
1.7
Flat-4 H4 (petrol)
1.8
L HRT 392 I3 (VM) (diesel)
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase
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2,475
mm (97.4 in)
2,470
mm (97.2 in) (4x4)
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Length
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4,075
mm (160.4 in)
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Width
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1,615
mm (63.6 in)
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Height
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1,350–1,375
mm (53.1–54.1 in)
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Curb weight
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890–1,070
kg (1,960–2,360 lb)
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Chronology
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Predecessor
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Alfa
Romeo Alfasud
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Successor
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Alfa
Romeo 145/146
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The Alfa Romeo 33 (Type 905 and 907) is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo between 1983 and 1995. It was essentially an evolution of its predecessor, the Alfasud, which was based on the same floorplan, chassis and mechanicals albeit with some minor modifications. The Nissan-based Alfa Romeo Arna was launched shortly after, offering a similar size car but at a lower cost.
The 33 has a unique place in the Alfa Romeo history, as nearly 1 million of these cars were produced internationally. During its 11 year lifespan the 33 saw a light facelift in 1986 and a significant restyle in 1989. The 33 was discontinued in 1994 and replaced by the Alfa Romeo 145 and 146, which used the same boxer engines but built around an entirely new platform based on the Fiat Tipo.
First series (1983–1986)
Initially known as the Alfa 33 (Type 905), the 5-door hatchback was launched in 1983 and a station wagon version (initially badged Giardinetta, later badged SportWagon) was introduced the following year at the same time as a four-wheel drive version of the hatchback. The hatchback was styled by Ermanno Cressoni at the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, while the station wagon was designed by Pininfarina. Unlike the Alfasud, 3-door or coupe versions were not available.
It carried over the 1186cc, 1350cc and 1490cc boxer Engines from the Alfasud along with its 5-speed gearbox. Top of the range was either the luxurious Gold Cloverleaf or sporting Green Cloverleaf models.
The 33 became renowned for its nimble handling and powerful boxer engines, but also became equally well known for its unreliable electronics and tendencies to rust (a frequent complaint on Italian cars in general at the time). Another issue was its braking and increased unsprung weight — the Alfasud's inboard front disc brakes (mounted on the gearbox) had been moved to the more common outboard discs (mounted on the wheel hubs). The rear discs of the Sud's four-wheel disc arrangement had also been replaced with drums.
The car featured numerous innovations for the company, including an instrument binnacle that moved up and down with the adjustable steering wheel, and a plastic bonnet. The UK launch promoted the sleek design, and the Daily Mail noted its low drag coefficient of 0.36, and very impressive in 1983 with only bigger cars such as the Ford Sierra and Audi 100 able to better it.
Engines
Engine
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Type
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Displacement
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Fuel system
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Power
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Torque
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1.2
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flat-4
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1,186 cc (72.4 cu in)
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Single carburettor
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50 kW (68 PS;
67 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
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92 Nm (68 lbft) at
3,200 rpm
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1.3
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flat-4
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1,351 cc (82.4 cu in)
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Single carburettor
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58 kW (79 PS;
78 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
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113 Nm (83 lbft) at
3,500 rpm
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1.3
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flat-4
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1,351 cc
(82.4 cu in)
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Twin carburettor
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63 kW (86 PS;
84 bhp) at 5,800 rpm
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121 Nm (89 lbft) at
4,000 rpm
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1.5
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flat-4
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1,490 cc
(91 cu in)
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62 kW (84 PS;
83 bhp) at 5,800 rpm
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123 Nm (91 lbft) at
3,500 rpm
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1.5
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flat-4
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1,490 cc
(91 cu in)
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Twin carburettor
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70 kW (95 PS;
94 bhp) at 5,750 rpm
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133 Nm (98 lbft) at
4,000 rpm
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1.5
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flat-4
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1,490 cc
(91 cu in)
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Two-Twin carburettor
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77 kW (105 PS;
103 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
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136 Nm (100 lbft) at
4,000 rpm
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Facelift (1986–1989)
Engines
Engine
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Type
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Displacement
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Fuel system
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Power
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Torque
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1.3
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flat-4
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1,351 cc (82.4 cu in)
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Single carburettor
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58 kW (79 PS;
78 bhp)
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1.3
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flat-4
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1,351 cc (82.4 cu in)
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Twin carburettor
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63 kW (86 PS;
84 bhp)
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1.5
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flat-4
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1,490 cc
(91 cu in)
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Twin carburettor
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77 kW (105 PS;
103 bhp)
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1.5 i.e.
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flat-4
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1,490 cc
(91 cu in)
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EFI
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72 kW (98 PS;
97 bhp)
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1.7
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flat-4
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1,712 cc
(104.5 cu in)
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Twin carburettor
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87 kW (118 PS;
117 bhp)
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Diesel engines
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1.8 TD
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straight-3
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1,779 cc
(108.6 cu in)
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KKK 14 turbocharger
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54 kW (73 PS;
72 bhp)
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refer |
Second series (1990–1995)
Alfa Romeo 33 (1993) |
Engines
Engine
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Type
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Displacement
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Fuel system
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Power
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Torque
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1.2
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flat-4
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1,186 cc (72.4 cu in)
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twin carburettors
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57 kW (77 PS;
76 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
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95 Nm (70 lbft) at
4,500 rpm
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1.3
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flat-4
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1,351 cc (82.4 cu in)
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twin Weber carburettors
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63–66 kW (86–90 PS;
84–89 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
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119–122 Nm (88–90 lbft)
at 4,500 rpm
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1.3 IE
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flat-4
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1,351 cc
(82.4 cu in)
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Marelli IAW, on some markets
Bosch Jetronic before April 1992
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64–66 kW (87–90 PS;
86–89 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
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109 Nm (80 lbft) at
4,500 rpm
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1.5
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flat-4
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1,490 cc
(91 cu in)
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twin DRLA40 carburettors
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77 kW (105 PS;
103 bhp)
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1.5 IE
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flat-4
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1,490 cc
(91 cu in)
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Bosch L3-1 Jetronic
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77 kW (105 PS;
103 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
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126 Nm (93 lbft) at
4,500 rpm
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1.5 IE cat
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flat-4
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1,490 cc
(91 cu in)
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Bosch LE3 Jetronic before April
1992, Bosch Motronic MP3.1 after
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70 kW (95 PS;
94 bhp) at 6,000 rpm
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125 Nm (92 lbft) at
4,500 rpm
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1.7 IE
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flat-4
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1,712 cc
(104.5 cu in)
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Bosch LE3 Jetronic before April
1992, Bosch Motronic MP3.1 from April 1992
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81 kW (110 PS;
109 bhp) at 5,800 rpm
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153 Nm (113 lbft) at
4,500 rpm
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1.7 IE cat
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flat-4
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1,712 cc
(104.5 cu in)
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Bosch LE3 Jetronic before April
1992, Bosch Motronic MP3.1 from April 1992
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79 kW (107 PS;
106 bhp) at 5,800 rpm
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149 Nm (110 lbft) at
4,500 rpm
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1.7 IE 16V
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flat-4
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1,712 cc
(104.5 cu in)
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Bosch Motronic ML4.1
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98–101 kW
(133–137 PS; 131–135 bhp) at 6,500 rpm
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157–161 Nm
(116–119 lbft) at 4,600 rpm
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1.7 IE 16V cat
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flat-4
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1,712 cc
(104.5 cu in)
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Bosch Motronic ML4.1
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95–97 kW (129–132 PS;
127–130 bhp) at 6,500 rpm
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151–155 Nm
(111–114 lbft) at 4,600 rpm
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Diesel engines
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1.8 TD i
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straight-3
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1,779 cc
(108.6 cu in)
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turbocharged with Intercooler (VM
HRT 392)
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62 kW (84 PS;
83 bhp) at 4,200 rpm
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178 Nm (131 lbft) at
2,400 rpm
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Z33 Free Time prototype
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