28.07.2004 One of the most eagerly anticipated new arrivals in South Africa for many a year, the 250bhp 3.2-litre V6 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA Is finally on the continent

ALFA 147 GTA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ( SOUTH AFRICA )

ENGINE

GTA 3.2 V6 24V

No. of cylinders, arrangement

6 in 60° V, front transverse

Bore x stroke (mm)

93 x 78

Capacity (cm3)

3179

Compression ratio

10.5: 1

Max. power output KW (bhp-EC) at rpm

184 (250) 6200

Peak torque Nm-EC (kgm-EC) at rpm

300 (30.6) 4800

Timing gear

2 OHC per block, hydraulic tappets (toothed belt) 4 valves per cylinder

Fuel system

Bosch Motronic ME 7.3.1 electronic MPI with selective knock control

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery: capacity (Ah)

60

Generator (A)

140

TRANSMISSION

Drive

Front

Ratio’s: 1st

3.500 : 1

2nd

2.235 : 1

3rd

1.520 : 1

4th

1.156 : 1

5th

0.971 : 1

6th

0.818 : 1

Reverse

3.545 : 1

Final Drive

3.733 : 1

TYRES

 

225/45 ZR 17

STEERING

Type

Rack and pinion with power steering

Turning circle (m)

12.1

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent, double wishbones with double trailing arm and anti-roll bar on ball joints

Rear

Independent, McPherson struts with lower side levers and reaction arms, anti-roll bar mounted on ball joints

BRAKES – D (discs)

Front (mm)

D 330 (ventilated)

Rear (mm)

D 276

BODYWORK – DIMENSIONS

No. of seats / No. of doors

5/2

Length / Width / Height (mm)

4213/1764/1412

Wheelbase (mm)

2546

Front / rear track (mm)

1516/1504

Luggage compartment capacity (dm³)

280

SUPPLIES – WEIGHTS

Fuel tank (litres)

63

Kerb weight (DIN) (kg)

1360

PERFORMANCE

Top speed (km/h)

246

Acceleration:
0 to 100 km/h (sec)
0 to 1000 m    (sec)

 
6.3
26.1

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Consumption (1/100km)
Urban cycle:
Out-of-town cycle:                                  
Combined cycle:

 
18.1
8.6
12.1


ALFA 147 GTA Standard Equipment ( SOUTH AFRICA )
 

EXTERIOR

Tinted windows

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Remote central locking

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17” alloy wheels with 225/45

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Body-coloured heated electric door mirrors

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Body-coloured side skirts

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Gas strut bonnet stays

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2 speed windscreen wipers + 4 intermittent settings + smart washer

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Headlamp washers

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Foglights

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Metallic paint

INTERIOR

Electric front  windows

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Trip Computer – Info center with outdoor temperature gauge

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Alfa CODE

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Bi-zone climate control system

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Driver and passenger seat with lumbar adjustment

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Sports configuration seats in (two-tone) leather, 3 optional colours available

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Heated driver and passenger seats

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Leather steering wheel (spokes in puma grey) and leather gear knob

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Audio controls on Steering Wheel

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Steering wheel with height and reach adjustment

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Cruise control

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Electrically adjustable driver and passenger backrest

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GTA Carpet mats

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Height-adjustable driver’s seat

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Front seats fitted with pocket in rear of back rest

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Split folding rear seat (60/40)

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Rear Armrest

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Analogue clock

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Dimming of instruments lighting

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Timed heated rear window

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Fading ceiling lights

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Courtesy lights: front with reading lamp, and two at rear

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Luggage compartment light

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Space saver spare wheel

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Glove compartment with courtesy light

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Coin holder

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SAFETY / ENGINEERING

ABS + EBD

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VDC + MSR

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ASR

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Driver and passenger airbag’s

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Front sidebags

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Window airbags

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Volumetric anti-theft system

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Height-adjustable front seatbelts with electronic pretensioners and load limiters

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Three point rear seat-belts

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Power steering

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Third brake light

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Fire prevention system (FPS)

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AUDIO

RDS radio with front loader CD, 6 speakers and aerial

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CD Changer in boot

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Bose HI-FI system with amplifier and subwoofer

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             · = Standard    ○ = optional