The Alfa Romeo 105 and 115 series coupés are a range of cars made by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1963 until 1977, based on a shortened floorpan from the Giulia saloon. They were the successors to the Giulietta Sprint coupé.
77-494: The basic body shape shared by all models was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone . It was one of his first major projects for Bertone, and borrowed heavily from his earlier design for the Alfa Romeo 2000 Sprint/2600 Sprint . The balance of glass and metal, the influence of the shape of the front and rear glass on the shape of the cabin, and the flat grille with incorporated headlamps were groundbreaking styling features for
154-609: A 1300 cc engine that was based on the 1600 engine, but with a short-stroke crankshaft. The GTA Junior in stradale form did not have many of the lightweight features of the 1600 GTA such as the plastic windows, magnesium engine components, and alloy wheels. In its introduction, the engine produced 96 PS (71 kW; 95 hp), but was soon raised to 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp). Autodelta prepared fuel injected racing cars had 165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp). 450 GTA 1300 Juniors were produced. The 1750 GTAm could produce up to 240 PS (180 kW; 240 hp) with
231-572: A 1985 cc engine—a car usually related to the GTA, but unlike the GTA derived from the GTV 1750 (US version). The 1750 GTAm (later called 2000 GTAm for marketing reasons, when the 2000 GTV was introduced) was created in 1969. Which chassis' were built when is listed in the link to the "Alleggerita" book and "alfabb" website. There are three schools of thought about the "Am" moniker, neither one ever having been officially confirmed by Alfa Romeo: The car had
308-816: A Certificate of origin for a GT Veloce 1600 (in the Italian language) that states GT Veloce 1600 had a black (nero) interior or an aramanto or rosso interior in vinyl. Sources Alfa Romeo Italian language parts catalogue and Steve105:{moderator for Alfabb}. Though the Sprint GT Veloce's replacement—the 1750 GT Veloce —was introduced in 1967, production continued throughout the year and thirty final cars were completed in 1968. By then total Giulia Sprint GT Veloce production amounted to 14,240 examples. 1,407 of these were right hand drive cars, and 380 right hand drive complete knock-down kits. The Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce (also known as 1750 GTV) entered production in late 1967 along with
385-416: A four-seater, Alfa Romeo soon changed its definition of the car to a more realistic 2+2 . The Giulia Sprint GT was fitted with the 1570 cc displacement version of Alfa Romeo's all-aluminium twin cam inline four (78 mm bore × 82 mm stroke, 6.38 L oil sump, 7.41 L radiator), which had debuted on the 1962 Giulia Berlina . Breathing through two twin-choke Weber 40 DCOE 4 carburettors , on
462-614: A full steel body modified with aluminium and plastic parts. Because of an increased minimum weight in 1971 up from 920 to 940 kg (2,030 to 2,070 lb), the GTAm's had less need for aluminium and plastic parts for weight saving. The base for the GTAm was the US version of the 1750 GTV with a SPICA mechanical fuel injection system. This 1750 GTV US version is known as the Giulia type 105.51. Autodelta (Alfa Romeo's racing department) built 1750 GTAm's for
539-537: A fully carpeted floor were standard, while leather upholstery was an extra-cost option. The Sprint GT's could be ordered in the Bertone De Luxe body which included extra options. One of the extra options was leather seats. There were five leather seat colours available for the Sprint GT they were dark brown leather (pelle testa di moro), red leather (pelle rossa), black, grey and beige. After initially marketing it as
616-399: A more conventional angle, avoiding the reflections caused by the upward angled flat dash of earlier cars. Conversely, auxiliary instruments were moved to angled bezels in the centre console, further from the driver's line of sight than before. The new seats introduced adjustable headrests which merged with the top of the seat when fully down. The window winder levers, the door release levers and
693-455: A new double ignition cylinder head (called twin plug , later in the 1980s the system was called twin spark ) cylinder head with a Marelli distributor from a Ferrari Dino , 2-barrel 45 mm Weber carburetor instead of 40 mm, and magnesium camshaft cover, sump, timing cover and bell housing . The transmission gear ratios were closer than standard and the gears were machined for lightness and quicker shifting. Dry weight of
770-592: A number of improvements: a revised engine—slightly more powerful and with more torque—better interior fittings and changes to the exterior trim. The Sprint GT Veloce was introduced at the 36th Geneva Motor Show in March 1966, and then tested by the international specialist press in Gardone on the Garda Lake . Production began in 1965 and ended in 1968. The Giulia Sprint GT Veloce can be most easily distinguished from other models by
847-697: A servo was fitted as standard, together with higher rear wheelarches as adopted later on the 1750 GTV. There were two versions of the ATE brakes: The first version consisted of an ATE adapter 105.14.22.103.03/04 on Dunlop front uprights (105.14.21.010.00,105.14.21.011.00) using an ATE caliper also optioned on the GT Veloce 1600 in 1967 (on 1000 cars as per group 2, FIA). The second version consisted of one piece ATE uprights 105.14.21.010.03, 105.14.21.011.03 with no adapter plate using an ATE caliper. Fusi's book on page 846 lists 340 RHD GT 1300 Juniors were made in 1972. Record exist on
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#1732869070695924-613: A shorter 5th gear ratio of 0.85, instead of 0.79 as on all the other 105 Series coupés. Together with the Giulia 1300 Ti , the GT 1300 Junior pioneered the use of ATE disc brakes as later fitted throughout the 105 series, replacing the Dunlop discs on earlier cars. The first few GT 1300 Juniors lacked a brake servo, and had the low rear wheelarches of the Giulia Sprint GT and Giulia Sprint GTV. From 1967,
1001-564: A strengthened and slightly modified 105 series floorpan and suspension. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT was the first Giulia sport model introduced, and was manufactured from 1963 to 1965. It was revealed at a press event held at the then newly opened Arese plant on 9 September 1963, and displayed later the same month at the Frankfurt Motor Show . In its original form the Bertone body is known as scalino (step) or "step front", because of
1078-432: A thicker radiator than the standard vehicle. For homologation , 500 cars were made for racing and road use. According to Maurizio Tabucchi (an author of books on Alfa Romeo, consultant at Italian Vintage Automobile Association and at Alfa Romeo Italian Register ), the GTA 2000 was a test mule for the GTAm engine. The GTAm motor contains Lucas injection developing 208 bhp (155 kW) at 6,500 rpm, which this engine
1155-453: A very different, aerodynamic two-seater coupé body designed by Ercole Spada for Zagato of Milan. These models were the GT 1300 Junior Zagato and GT 1600 Junior Zagato. Both categories were used to derive GTA ("Alleggerita", or "lightened") models, which were specifically intended for competition homologation in their respective engine size classes. The GTA's featured extensive modifications for racing, so they were priced much higher than
1232-621: Is Italian for "fast"). These were meant to be the most sporting cars in the Alfa Romeo range and sold very well to enthusiastic motorists around the world. The first model available was the Giulia Sprint GT (1963) which evolved into the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce (1966), the 1750 GTV (1967) and the 2000 GTV (1972–1976), with engines increasing in cubic capacity from 1570 cc (Giulia Sprint GT/GTV) through 1779 cc (1750 GTV) to 1962 cc (2000 GTV). A limited production (1000 units) convertible ,
1309-544: The 1750 Berlina sedan and 1750 Spider . The cars were first shown to the press in January 1968. The same type of engine was used to power all three versions; this rationalisation was a first for Alfa Romeo. The 1750 GTV replaced the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce and introduced many updates and modifications. Most significantly, the engine capacity was increased to 1779 cc displacement (80 mm bore × 88.5 mm stroke, 6.61l oil capacity, 9.58l radiator capacity). Peak power from
1386-466: The "maggiorata" (enlarged). According to the sources, some 40 GTAm's were built by Autodelta and by private workshops. This number is difficult to verify as the GTAm's didn't have their own specific chassis number series. In the second revised edition of the book `Alleggerita` (written by Tony Adriaensens, Patrick Dasse & Martin Übelher), published in 2012 by Dingwort Verlag in Germany, you will find
1463-634: The 'A' standing for "Alleggerita", Italian for lightweight. The GTA was produced first in 1965 as a 1.6 L (1,570 cc) and later as a 1300 Junior version. The GTA automobiles were also manufactured in either street (Stradale) or pure race (Corsa) trim. The GTA had aluminium outer body panels instead of steel, (the inner steel panels were also of thinner gauge, the inner and outer panels were bonded and pop-riveted together), magnesium alloy wheels, clear plastic side windows, an aluminium rear upper control arm , different door handles and quarter window mechanisms, and lightweight interior trim. The engine had
1540-502: The 105 series used the shortened floor pan from the Giulia Berlina and was designed by Bertone . The name of the car evolved from Giulia Sprint GT to Giulia Sprint, and to GTJ ( Junior ) and GTV ( Veloce ) in the late 1960s. At the time, Alfa Romeo was very active in motorsport . Autodelta , the racing division of Alfa, developed a car for competition that closely resembled the roadgoing model. These cars were named GTA instead of GT,
1617-415: The 1600 was approximately 1,640 pounds (740 kg). In Stradale form, this car boasted approximately 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) (up from 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp)) and a maximum torque of 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft; 14 kg⋅m) at 3,000 rpm. In full race form, this engine could produce up to 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp). The 1600 GTA did not have a brake booster and had
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#17328690706951694-529: The 1750 until 1977 at the Rosslyn assembly plant. A total of 1138 South African (right hand drive) 1750s were assembled and sold in South Africa including 240 first series 1750s. The Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce (also known as 2000 GTV) was introduced in 1971 together with the 2000 Berlina sedan and 2000 Spider . The 2000 range was the replacement for the 1750 range. Once again the engine was rationalized throughout
1771-454: The 2L GTV could not race with aluminium doors and boot lid in FIA events. Source Alfa Romeo parts manual, FIA documents and Steve105. Production ceased in 1976, though it continued until 1977 in South Africa at the Rosslyn assembly plant with a further 25 2000 GTV's (all right hand drive). The Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior was the entry model to the Alfa Romeo coupé range. It was introduced in 1965 as
1848-570: The Bertone De Luxe body which included extra options. One of the extra options was a leather interior (seats and door cards). The only leather colours available for the GT Veloce 1750 Series 1 were dark brown leather (pelle testa di moro) or red leather (pelle rossa). The seats had perforations in the leather. Source Alfa Romeo parts manual and Steve105:{moderator for Alfabb}. There were a total of at least 32,265 1750 GTV cars not 44,269, this can be explained by how you interpret two typographic errors of Fusi's book on pages 844 and 845 see ref 3. To summarize
1925-578: The Brazilian cars were actually 2000cc, as both Zambello and Fernandez are reported to have won events in 1969 with a GTA1900, which is a different 1,840 cc (1.8 L; 112.3 cu in) engine, though it can not be ruled out that their car was upgraded to 2000cc for 1970. Regardless, given the dates of the events in Brazil, the Angolan and Brazilian cars are different. The GTA 1300 Junior (1968–1975) had
2002-514: The Classic Alfa Romeo register of a RHD GT 1300 Junior which was made and delivered to the UK in 1972 AR 1296169. The 1300 GTj could not race under FIA rules with aluminium doors and boot lid. Source FIA documents, Alfa Romeo parts manual, Fusi's book and Steve105. Car body style There are many types of car body styles. They vary depending on intended use, market position, location, and
2079-602: The FIA rules of 1st Jan 1970 and have them installed to run in FIA Group 2 in 1970/71. The second way was to use any 1750 GTV USA LHD car (starting from body number AR 1350001) that had been homologated as a GTAm and this time use the homologation FIA 1576 Group 2 variation 3/2V and have them installed to run in FIA Group 2 in 1970/71. In 1972 FIA rules changed and 1750 GTVs could not race with aluminium doors and boot lid in FIA events. Source Alfa Romeo parts manual and Steve105:{moderator for Alfabb}. South Africa continued production of
2156-568: The GT 1300 Junior Zagato and later GT 1600 Junior Zagato. All models feature the four cylinder , all-light-alloy Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine in various cubic capacities from 1290 cc to 1962 cc, all with two valves per cylinder. All versions of this engine fitted to the 105 series coupés featured twin carburetors , except for US market 1750 GTV and 2000 GTV cars which were fitted with mechanical port fuel injection by SPICA . Competition models featured cylinder heads with twin spark plugs. Common to all models
2233-452: The GT Veloce 1600 started in 1965 for LHD cars and 1966 for RHD cars. There were only 6 colors for the interior seats of the GT Veloce 1600. Two colors for leather were dark brown or red, plus two colors for vinyl they were mid grey (nero fumo) or light tan (cuoio) and two colors for a cloth/vinyl combination grey/mid grey (panno grigio unito-finta pelle nero fumo) and light tan/tan (panno cammello-finta pelle cuoio). There were only 4 colours for
2310-477: The Giulia Sprint GT Veloce were fitted on C pillars, but the Quadrifoglio was coloured gold instead of green. The car also adopted the higher rear wheelarches first seen on the GT 1300 Junior. The interior was also much modified over that of earlier cars. There was a new dashboard with large speedometer and tachometer instruments in twin binnacles closer to the driver's line of sight. The instruments were mounted at
2387-434: The Giulia Sprint GT's type 00502 —such as larger diameter ( 37 instead of 35 mm ) exhaust valves . As a result, it produced 109 PS DIN (80 kW; 108 hp) or 125 PS SAE at 6,000 rpm, an increase of 3 PS DIN (2 kW; 3 hp) over the previous model, and significantly more torque. According to the manufacturer top speed now exceeded 185 km/h (115 mph). Early Giulia Sprint GT Veloces featured
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2464-523: The Giulia Sprint GTC, was based on the Giulia Sprint GT, modified by Touring of Milan. It was only made over two years from 1964 to 1966. On the other hand, was the GT Junior range, which featured engines with smaller cubic capacities. GT Juniors sold in great numbers to people who wanted a sporting, stylish car that handled well, but either did not require the maximum in engine power, or could not afford
2541-616: The Giulia sometimes kept up with much bigger engined cars such as the 3-litre BMW CSL . In the USA the GTA's first racing victory was in January 1966 at the “Refrigerator Bowl”, at the now defunct Marlboro Raceway in Maryland, with Monty Winkler and Pete Van der Vate at the wheel. The Autodelta GTA of Horst Kwech and Gaston Andrey won the Under 2-litre class of the inaugural Sports Car Club of America 's Trans-Am championship in 1966. Horst Kwech also won
2618-421: The Sprint GT this engine produced 106 PS DIN (78 kW; 105 hp) or 122 PS SAE gross at 6000 rpm. Like all subsequent models, the Sprint GT was equipped with an all- synchromesh 5-speed manual transmission . The braking system comprised four Brembo disc brakes and a vacuum servo . The rear brakes featured an unusual arrangement with the slave cylinders mounted on the axle tubes, operating
2695-596: The bodyshell. Through the production life of the model, several modifications to the reinforcement applied were made by Touring, apparently in an effort to increase the rigidity of the body. Carrozzeria Touring was in financial trouble when the Giulia GTC was introduced; the company went out of business shortly after production of this model ended. In 1966 the Giulia Sprint GT was replaced by the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce , very similar but featuring
2772-693: The calipers by a system of levers and cranks. According to Alfa Romeo the car could reach a top speed of "over 180 km/h (112 mph )"; Italian car magazine Quattroruote observed a top speed of 181.935 km/h (113 mph) in its December 1964 road test. In total 21,902 Giulia Sprint GT were produced from 1963 to 1965, when the model was superseded by the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce . Of these 2,274 were right hand drive : 1,354 cars fully finished in Arese, and 920 shipped in complete knock-down kit form for foreign assembly. The Alfa Romeo Giulia GTC
2849-462: The car had only slightly improved performance compared to the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, but on the road it was much more flexible to drive and it was easier to maintain higher average speeds for fast touring. For the United States market, the 1779 cc engine was fitted with a fuel injection system made by Alfa Romeo subsidiary SPICA , to meet emission control laws that were coming into effect at
2926-461: The carpet mid grey (colore nero fumo) or red (colore rosso). No documentary evidence exists (in the Italian language) that black leather or black vinyl or black cloth was used on the seats or door cards was ever used by the Alfa Romeo factory in the GT Veloce 1600. No documentary evidence exists (in the Italian language) that black carpet was ever used by the Alfa Romeo factory in the GT Veloce 1600. No evidence exist to date via Italian parts catalogue or
3003-504: The correction for 1970 there were 1,542 AR 105 44 cars built not 11,542. Source Alfa Romeo parts manual Fusi's book and Steve105:{moderator for Alfabb}. The 1750 GTV could race under FIA rules with aluminium doors and boot lid. The 1750 GTV was allowed to have aluminium doors and boot lid in one of two ways. The first way was to use any 1750 GTV LHD car (starting from body number AR 1350001) or 1750 GTV RHD car (starting from body number AR 1450001) and then use homologation FIA 1565 Group 2 plus
3080-435: The difference between models. The last GTV model year was 1974 for the USA. According to Marco Fazio of Alfa Romeo, the very last 1974 model year USA models were actually produced in early 1975. They could not meet 1975 USA safety and emissions regulations and thus they were brought in as model year 1974 despite carrying 1975 certificates of origin. 37,459 2000 GTVs were made before production ended. In 1972 FIA rules changed so
3157-419: The door cards two for leather: dark brown leather (pelle testa di moro) or red leather (pelle rossa) and two for vinyl they were mid grey (nero fumo) or light tan (cuoio). Sources FIA documents, Alfa Romeo Italian language parts catalogue, Classic Cars magazine 1997 and Steve105:{moderator for Alfabb}. https://www.alfabb.com/threads/105-leather-deluxe-option.227305/#post-4667561 There were only two colors for
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3234-404: The driver. The larger diameter inner pair were tachometer and speedometer ; the outer ones were smaller combination instruments, the left hand one holding oil pressure and fuel level gauges, the right hand one oil and water temperature gauges. The steering wheel was non-dished, with three aluminium spokes, a thin bakelite rim and a centre horn button. Vinyl-covered seats with cloth centres and
3311-452: The earlier cars externally. New nose styling eliminated the "stepped" hood of the Giulia Sprint GT, GTC, GTA and early GT 1300 Juniors and incorporated four headlamps. For the 1971 model year, United States market 1750 GTV's also featured larger rear light clusters (there were no 1970 model year Alfas on the US market). Besides the chrome "1750" badge on the bootlid, there was also a round Alfa Romeo badge. Similar Quadrifoglio badges to those on
3388-443: The earlier floor-hinged type. On right hand drive cars the floor-hinged pedals were retained, as there was no space for the pedal box behind the carburetors. Externally, the series 2 1750 GTV is identified by new, slimmer bumpers with front and rear overriders. The combined front indicator and sidelight units were now mounted to the front panel instead of the front bumper, except again on the 1971-72 US/Canadian market cars. The interior
3465-418: The engine was increased to 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 5500 rpm. The stroke was lengthened from 82 to 88.5 mm over the 1600 engine, and a reduced rev limit from 7000 rpm to 6000 rpm. Maximum torque was increased to 186 N⋅m (137 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm. A higher ratio final drive was fitted (10/41 instead of 9/41) but the same gearbox ratios were retained. The result was that, on paper,
3542-510: The era they were made. Alfa Romeo GTA The Alfa Romeo GTA is a coupé automobile manufactured by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1965 to 1971. It was made for racing (Corsa) and road use (Stradale). In 1962, the successor for the very popular Giulietta series was introduced. This car was the Alfa Romeo Giulia , internally called the "Series 105". The coupé of
3619-480: The era. A limited production (1000 units) convertible was a modification from the standard car by Touring of Milan, offered as a catalogue model by Alfa Romeo called the Giulia Sprint GTC. A small number of the GT Junior Zagato were also built with a very different, aerodynamic two-seater coupé body designed by Ercole Spada for Zagato of Milan. These too were offered by Alfa Romeo as catalogue models, as
3696-496: The extra options was a leather interior. The only leather colours available for the Veloce were dark brown leather (pelle testa di moro) or red leather (pelle rossa). The seat panels had perforations in the leather. There were three versions of the GT Veloce 1600 Version 1 (FIA 5126 Group 1, early): Had deep rear arches and Dunlop brakes front and rear. Version 2:(Referred to as Group 2 in FIA 5126). Had deep rear arches and ATE adapters on
3773-415: The first SCCA National B-Sedan ARRC Championship in the same GTA in 1966. The GTA would also go on to win the 1970 championship. The designation GTA was used in the 2000s for the highest performance road-going versions of the 156 and 147 . These cars are powered by 3.2 litre Busso V6 engines giving them the most power of the cars in the model range, however, despite the GTA name, they are generally
3850-567: The first seven places. Andrea de Adamich claimed the ETCC title in 1966. The GTA won the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) also in 1967 and 1968. The later Alfa Romeo GTAm won further ETCC titles in 1970 and 1971 The 1750 GTAm and the 2000 GTAm cars were driven to victory by Toine Hezemans , who won the 24 hours of Francorchamps with this car. These cars won hundreds of races before competition grew stronger in 1971. But
3927-477: The following features: Inside the main changes from the Giulia Sprint GT were imitation wood dashboard fascia instead of the previous anti-glare grey finish, front seats revised to a mild "bucket" design, and a dished three aluminium spoke steering wheel, with a black rim and horn buttons through the spokes. The Veloce's type 00536 engine, identical to the Spider 1600 Duetto 's, featured modifications compared to
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#17328690706954004-549: The front Dunlop uprights to take ATE calipers. The rear axle had ATE calipers. The Group 2 (Version 2) cars were built with limited slips diffs and with different ratios in the gearbox and a selection of wheel widths 5", 5.5" and 6" on a 15" diameter rim as well as some other features. Version 3 (FIA 5126 Group 1, late): Had high arches and solid ATE uprights, with no adapters as seen in the article in Classic Cars magazine page 88 April 1997. The rear axle had ATE calipers. Production of
4081-518: The heaviest cars in the range, due to having large engines and little if any weight saving employed in their construction. For example, the 147 GTA weighs 1,360 kg (2,998 lb). The 147 GTA was introduced in 2002 as the top-end hatchback model for Alfa Romeo. It is powered by a 3.2-litre V6, derived from the 164 from the early 90s. It is a two-door hatchback that seats five, and is characterized by its wider wheel arches, teledial 17 inch wheels, and more aggressive grille design. The 156 GTA
4158-441: The higher taxes on the models with larger engine capacity, especially in Alfa Romeo's home Italian market. The performance was low-end compared to others in its model line, with a total of 89 bhp (66 kW; 90 PS). However, the GT 1300 Junior's top speed of over 100 mph and 0-60 mph time of 12.6 seconds were very good for a fully appointed coupé with an engine of only 1300 cc displacement. The GT 1300 Junior
4235-404: The leading edge of the engine compartment lid which sat 1 cm (0.4 in) above the nose of the car. The Giulia Sprint GT can be distinguished from the later models by the following features: Inside the cabin the padded vinyl dashboard was characterised by a concave horizontal fascia, finished in grey anti-glare crackle-effect paint. Four round instruments were inset in the fascia in front of
4312-552: The most complete list available of GTAm's. You will also find the complete and regularly updated list of the 1750 / 2000 GTAm's on internet, here to be exactly. https://www.alfabb.com/threads/gtam-chassisnumbers.162337/page-25#post-8807697 The Giulia 1600 GTA-SA (sovralimentato English: supercharged ) (1967–1968) was a very rare racing car, which only 10 were built. Car featured 1570 cc twinspark engine with two oil-driven superchargers and it could produce up to 250 PS (180 kW; 250 hp) at 7,500 rpm. The GTA-SA
4389-429: The parts from Autodelta and from other tuners and assembled the GTAm themselves on a new or existing bodyshell. The original 1750 engine block (actually 1779 cc) was used and by inserting a monosleeve instead of four individual cylinder liners, received 1,985 cc (2.0 L; 121.1 cu in) and later to 1,999 cc (2.0 L; 122.0 cu in) to participate in the 2000 cc class, explaining
4466-449: The quarterlight vent knobs were also restyled. The remote release for the boot (trunk) lid, located on the inside of the door opening on the B-post just under the door lock striker, was moved from the right hand side of the car to the left hand side. The location of this item was always independent of whether the car was left hand drive or right hand drive. Early (Series 1) 1750 GTV's featured
4543-495: The range. The engine displacement was increased to 1962 cc with a change of the bore and stroke to 84 mm × 88.5 mm. Oil and radiator capacities remained unchanged. The engine produced 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp) at 5500 rpm with the SPICA fuel injection, which, once again, was only fitted to cars destined for the United States and Canadian markets, with carburetors retained for other markets producing officially
4620-577: The replacement for the 101 series Giulia Sprint 1300 , which was the final development of the Giulietta Sprint series. The GT 1300 Junior was fitted with the 1300 (1290 cc) twin cam engine (74 mm bore × 75 mm stroke), as fitted to the Giulietta series cars, but revised for the 105 series with reduced port sizes and other modifications. The smaller engine was introduced in order to allow buyers to choose an Alfa Romeo coupé while avoiding
4697-399: The same Dunlop disc brake system as the Giulia Sprint GT, while later cars substituted ATE disc brakes as pioneered on the GT 1300 Junior in 1966. The ATE brakes featured a handbrake system entirely separate from the pedal brakes, using drum brakes incorporated in the rear disc castings. The Veloce's could be ordered in the Bertone De Luxe body option which included extra options. One of
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#17328690706954774-445: The same bumpers as the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, with the front bumper modified to mount the indicator / sidelight units on the top of its corners, or under the bumper on US market cars. The Series 2 1750 GTV of 1970 introduced other mechanical changes, including a dual circuit braking system (split front and rear, with separate servos). The brake and clutch pedals on left hand drive cars were also of an improved pendant design, instead of
4851-496: The same power. The interior trim was also changed, with the most notable differences being the introduction of a separate instrument cluster, instead of the gauges installed in the dash panel in earlier cars. Externally the 2000 GTV is most easily distinguished by the following features: From 1974 on, the 105 Series coupé models were rationalized and these external features became common to post-1974 GT 1300 Junior and GT 1600 Junior models, with only few distinguishing features marking
4928-484: The same specifications and performance, with the cabriolet modification being carried out by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan. Besides the convertible top, distinguishing features are the dashboard finished in black instead of grey crackle paint, and a script reading "Giulia GTC" on the boot lid. The 2+2 seating layout was retained. To restore some of the bodyshell rigidity lost by removing the fixed roof and pillars, Carrozzeria Touring added reinforcement to several areas of
5005-536: The standard models and sold in much smaller numbers. Practically all GTA's made were used in competition, where they had a long and successful history in various classes and category. These models included the Giulia Sprint GTA , GTA 1300 Junior , and GTAm (a much evolved version of the GTA built by Autodelta ). Although not commonly thought of as a 105 Series coupé variant, the Alfa Romeo Montreal used
5082-460: The taxation on larger engine capacities in some markets - most notably, Alfa Romeo's home Italian market. Junior models began with the first GT 1300 Junior in 1966. The GT 1300 Junior continued until 1976 with the 1290 cc engine and various modifications incorporating features from the evolution of the GT's and GTV's. From 1972 a GT 1600 Junior model was also available, with the 1570 cc engine. The 1300 Junior and 1600 Junior also became available with
5159-480: The time. Fuel injection was also featured on Canadian market cars after 1971. Carburetors were retained for other markets. The chassis was also significantly modified. Tire size went to 165/14 Pirelli Cinturato or Michelin XAS from 155/15 Pirelli Cinturato and wheel size to 5 1/2J x 14 instead of 5J x 15, giving a wider section and slightly smaller rolling diameter. The suspension geometry was also revised, and an anti-roll bar
5236-495: The works racing team and for customer. They had a chassis number starting with #153XXXX. Most works and customer Autodelta cars had the Spica fuel injection, although a different version was made for racing. The European market 1750 GTV (with dual carburettors) was also used to build a 1750 GTAm. Some say that the 2000 GTV and the GT 1300 GT Junior bodyshells were used as well. Note that some racing teams and private workshops ordered
5313-425: Was Alfa Romeo's sportiest version of the 156, and used the same 3.2-litre V6 as the 147 GTA, producing 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) and 300 N⋅m (220 lb⋅ft) of torque. This four-door saloon was available in sedan or wagon versions. The MiTo GTA prototype has a 1.75 litre, turbocharged straight-4 , producing 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp). However, due to the economic downturn in 2008/2009,
5390-577: Was a cabriolet version of the Giulia Sprint GT only offered between 1965 and 1966, and built in around 1,000 examples. While entering production in 1964, the cabriolet was introduced to the press (together with the Giulia Super ) at the Monza race track on 4 March 1965, and then made its public debut at the March 1965 Geneva Motor Show . The Giulia GTC was based on the coupé's body and parts, maintaining
5467-417: Was also a 5-speed manual transmission and solid disc brakes on all four wheels, although at South Africa's Brits plant a few automatic 2000 GTVs were made for the local market. These featured the three-speed ZF automatic transmission. The rear suspension uses a solid axle with coil springs. Air conditioning and a limited slip rear differential were optional on the later models. A limited slip differential
5544-670: Was built for FlA Group 5 racing in Europe and it won first place overall in the Hockenheim 100 mile endurance race in 1967 in the hands of the German driver Siegfried Dau. In the Netherlands, Rob Slotemaker and Nico Chiotakis also drove GTA-SA. Both types, the GTA/ GTA 1300 Junior and the GTAm were very successful, and these cars were driven to numerous victories. In the opening season at Monza , they won
5621-1161: Was fitted to a GTA 1300 Junior chassis. Tabucchi states that the first outing of these cars was at the Tour de Corse from November 8–9, 1969. Wheels were 14x7 with Michelin PA2 or TA3 tires. Cars were entered by Autodelta and the drivers were Pinto/Santonacci, with their cars suffering a puncture and suspension breakage at Guitera. The other team was Barayller/Fayel, with their cars suffering clutch breakage. Tony Adriaensens also reports GTA 2000 race results, albeit later. Circuit of Benguela, Angola April 10, 1970, Peixinho GTA2000 - 1st overall Circuit of Cabinda, Angola April 26, 1970, Peixinho - 1st and Bandeira Viera - 2nd, both cars are described as GTA2000 São Paulo, Brazil, May 1–3, 1970, Zambello/Fernandez - 2nd, GTA2000 Interlagos, Brazil, August 9, 1970, Catapani - 1st overall, GTA2000 Nova Lisboa, Angola, August 9–10, 1970 - 6h Intercacionais do Huambo, Fraga/Resende - 2nd place Santos "Peras"/Flavio Santos car# 8 - 3rd place, both cars are described as GTA 1300 Juniors with 2 liter motor There are some doubts whether
5698-419: Was fitted to the rear suspension. ATE disc brakes were fitted from the outset, but with bigger front discs and calipers than the ones fitted to GT 1300 Juniors and late Giulia Sprint GT Veloces. The changes resulted in significant improvements to the handling and braking, which once again made it easier for the driver to maintain high average speeds for fast touring. The 1750 GTV also departed significantly from
5775-422: Was in production for over a decade. Throughout this period it was updated by the factory, incorporating many of the same revisions applied to the larger-engined models. The first GT 1300 Juniors produced were based on the Giulia Sprint GT, with a simpler interior. The major external identifying feature was the black grille with just one horizontal chrome bar. The same 9/41 final drive ratio was maintained, but with
5852-430: Was slightly modified, with the seats retaining the same basic outline but following a simpler design. According to some, 44,269 1750 GTVs were made before their replacement came along. Others calculate it as 32,265 1750 GTVs, due to two typographic errors of Fusi's famous reference book. There were 1,542 AR 105 44 cars built rather than 11,542{in 1970 see explanation below}. The GT Veloce 1750 Series 1 could be ordered in
5929-429: Was standard on the GTV 2000 for North America 1972–1974. Factory air conditioning was available on the 1973-1974 only in the USA. The 105 series coupés featured the GT ( Gran Turismo ) model description, which was common to all models in one form or another. The various models in this range can be considered in two broad categories. On one hand were the various Gran Turismos (GT) and Gran Turismo Veloces (GTV), (veloce
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