Alfa Romeo Giulietta (116)
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
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Second series Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1981–1983)
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Also called | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Nuova Alfa Romeo Nuova Giulietta Alfa Romeo New Giulietta |
| Production | November 1977–1985 |
| Assembly | Arese, Milan, Italy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Midsize car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Alfa Romeo Alfetta |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (98.8 in) |
| Length | 4,210 mm (165.7 in) |
| Width | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
| Height | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,100–1,140 kg (2,430–2,510 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo Giulia |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo 75 |
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Tipo 116, Italian for Type 116) is a small executive saloon car manufactured by Italian car maker Alfa Romeo from 1977 to 1985. The car was introduced in November 1977 and while it took its name from the original Giulietta of 1954 to 1965, it was a new design based on the Alfa Romeo Alfetta chassis (including its rear mounted transaxle). The Giulietta went through two facelifts, the first in 1981 and the second one in 1983. All Giuliettas used 5-speed manual transmissions.
While it was a conventional three-box saloon/sedan body style, a defining point of difference was at the rear, where there was a short boot, and a small aerodynamic spoiler, integrated into the body. The Giulietta was only offered in saloon form, but there were several estate/station wagon conversions made. First out was Moretti, whose conversion appeared in the first half of 1978.
The Giulietta was launched in November 1977. Two models were available: Giulietta 1.3, with an oversquare 95 PS (70 kW) 1357 cc engine, and Giulietta 1.6, with a 109 PS (80 kW) 1570 cc engine, both Alfa Romeo Twin Cam inline-fours fed by two twin-choke carburettors.
In April 1979, just under two years later, Giulietta 1.8 with a 122 PS (90 kW) 1,779 cc engine was added, and in May of the following year the Giulietta Super with a 2-litre engine (1,962 cc, 130 PS or 96 kW) appeared.
In summer of 1981, the Giulietta received a minor facelift, externally and internally, while the engines remained the same. The car got plastic protection around the lower body, while interior modifications included a new steering wheel and new seats. The instrument panel and the centre armrest were also modified.
The Autodelta-produced Giulietta 2.0 Turbo Autodelta (175 PS) was introduced at the 1982 Paris motor show. This special version had a turbocharged 1,962 cc engine. The production Giulietta Turbodelta version had 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) and a KKK turbocharger coupled with two double-barrel Weber carburettors. All turbo versions were black with red interior; only 361 were produced. In the same year, the Giulietta 2.0 Ti and turbodiesel (VM) 1995 cc version with 82 PS (60 kW; 81 hp) were also introduced, going on sale in early 1983.
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