Alfa Romeo 146

Alfa Romeo 146
Overview
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	1995-2000
Assembly	Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy
Designer	Chris Bangle (Centro Stile Fiat) Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under Walter de Silva
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Fiat Type Two platform (Tipo Due)
Related	Alfa Romeo 145 Fiat Tipo
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L Flat-4 (petrol) 1.6 L Flat-4 (petrol) 1.7 L Flat-4 (petrol) 1.4 L TS I4 (petrol) 1.6 L TS I4 (petrol) 1.8 L TS I4 (petrol) 2.0 L TS I4 (petrol) 1.9 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length	4,257 mm (167.6 in)
Width	1,712 mm (67.4 in)
Height	1,426 mm (56.1 in)
Curb weight	1,140–1,275 kg (2,513–2,811 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Alfa Romeo 33
Successor	Alfa Romeo 147

The Alfa Romeo 146 (Type 930) is a five-door family hatchback produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy between 1995 and 2000. Launched in 1995 to replace the Alfa Romeo 33 it shared its platform and many components with the Alfa Romeo 145, a three-door hatchback. 233,295 146s were built.

History

Alfa Romeo launched the 146 in 1995 to compete in Europe’s mid-size hatchback market. Based on the Fiat Group's Tipo Due platform, the car was widely praised for its handling, particularly the sharp, responsive steering. Early cars used the boxer engines from the 33 in 1.3/1.4 (same 1,351cc engine badged depending on market), 1.6 8 valve and 1.7 16 valve forms.

In 1996, the flagship Ti model was launched with the 2.0-litre Twin Spark engine from the Alfa Romeo 155. 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark engines soon followed replacing the boxers.

In 2000 the 146 was superseded by the all-new 147.

Engine specifications

Model	Layout	Displacement	Valves	Power	Torque	Production
Petrol engines
1.3*	H4	1,351 cc	8 SOHC	90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) at 6,000 rpm	115 Nm (85 lbft) at 4,400 rpm	1995–1997
1.6	H4	1,596 cc	8 SOHC	103 PS (76 kW; 102 bhp) at 6,000 rpm	134 Nm (99 lbft) at 4,500 rpm	1995–1997
1.7 16V	H4	1,712 cc	16 DOHC	129 PS (95 kW; 127 bhp) at 6,500 rpm	149 Nm (110 lbft) at 4,300 rpm	1995–1997
2.0i 16V TS Ti	I4 2BS TS	1,970 cc	16 DOHC VVT VLIM	150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) at 6,400 rpm	187 Nm (138 lbft) at 3,500 rpm	10/1995–03/1998
	I4 2BS TS	1,970 cc	16 DOHC VVT VLIM	155 PS (114 kW; 153 bhp) at 6,400 rpm	187 Nm (138 lbft) at 3,500 rpm	10/1998–01/2001
1.4 T.Spark 16V**	I4 TS	1,370 cc	16 DOHC VVT	103 PS (76 kW; 102 bhp) at 6,300 rpm	124 Nm (91 lbft) at 4,600 rpm	1997–2001
1.6 T.Spark 16V	I4 TS	1,598 cc	16 DOHC VVT	120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp) at 6,300 rpm	144 Nm (106 lbft) at 4,500 rpm	1997–2001
1.8 T.Spark 16V	I4 TS	1,747 cc	16 DOHC VVT VLIM	144 PS (106 kW; 142 bhp) at 6,500 rpm	169 Nm (125 lbft) at 3,500 rpm	1997–2001
Diesel engines
1.9 TD*	I4	1,929 cc	8 SOHC	90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) at 4,100 rpm	191 Nm (141 lbft) at 2,400 rpm	1994–1997
1.9 JTD	I4	1,910 cc	8 SOHC	105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp) at 4,000 rpm	255 Nm (188 lbft) at 2,000 rpm	1997–2001

* Continental European markets only. ** Continental Europe and Ireland only.

Timeline

• 1995 – 146 launched, engines were 1.4 8v Boxer, 1.6 8v Boxer, 1.7 16v Boxer and 1.9 Turbo Diesel.
• 1996 – TI model introduced, using 2.0 16v Twin Spark engine.
• 1997 – All Boxer engines replaced by Twin Spark engines.
• 1998 – New Twin Spark engines from the Alfa Romeo 156 installed.
• 1999 – 1.9 JTD Turbo Diesel replaced existing diesel engine.
• 2000 – Various minor revisions, including color-coded bumpers, door handles and mirrors. Higher spec versions also gained side airbags.

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Last updated on 15 March 2014 at 20:36.