Alfa Romeo 147
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Alfa Romeo 147 five door, first series (2000 to 2004)
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 2000–2010 |
| Assembly | Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy |
| Designer | Walter de Silva and Wolfgang Egger at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
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Alfa Romeo GT Alfa Romeo 156 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,546 mm (100.2 in) |
| Length | 4,223 mm (166.3 in) |
| Width | 1,729 mm (68.1 in) |
| Height | 1,442 mm (56.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,200–1,360 kg (2,650–3,000 lb) |
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| Successor | Alfa Romeo Giulietta |
The Alfa Romeo 147 (Type 937) is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 2000 to 2010. The 147 was voted European Car of the Year in 2001.
The 147 was launched at the Turin Motor Show in June 2000 as a replacement for the Alfa Romeo 145 and 146 hatchbacks, and is based on the running gear of the larger 156 saloon. It was sold with 1.6, 2.0, and 3.2 litre petrol engines, and a 1.9 litre diesel engine. A sequential, paddle operated 'Selespeed' transmission was available from launch.
Two trim levels were available, Turismo and Lusso. The 147 was the first Alfa Romeo to have dual zone climate control and electronic traction control. The model was in production for ten years, making it one of the oldest small family cars on sale in Europe at the time of its replacement by the Alfa Romeo Giulietta in late May 2010. In total, around 580,000 cars were made.
The 147 was designed by Walter de'Silva and Wolfgang Egger. The 147 received praise for its styling on launch, later it won styling awards. The 147 range was revamped in 2004, with the exterior styling changed to resemble the new 159 and Brera models, and Alfa Romeo Visconti concept car. The 147 had a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.32.
The 147 was facelifted in the end of 2004: new front grille, new headlights, new rear lights and the interior was changed on all models besides the GTA version. A more powerful diesel engine arrived and suspension was also tweaked.
In 2006, the 147 1.9 JTD Q2 version was launched with a front Torsen limited slip differential. Alfa Romeo presented a new limited edition 147 called Ducati Corse at the 2007 Bologna Motor Show. The car had a JTD diesel engine and Q2, a front Torsen limited slip differential.
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