Alfa Romeo Flat-4 engine
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| Alfa Romeo Flat-4 engine | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Type: | DOHC 2/4-valve F4 |
| Production: | 1971–1995 |
| Displacement: | 1186 cc 1286 cc 1350 cc 1490 cc 1712 cc |
| Block alloy: | cast-iron |
| Head alloy: | aluminium alloy |
| Fuel system: | 1 or 2 carburetor Bosch LE 3.1 Jetronic |
| Oil system: | ca 4,5 L |
| Power output: | 44 kW (60 PS)-100,7 kW (137 PS) |
Alfa Romeo developed a water cooled flat-4 engine for their new Alfasud, introduced in 1971.
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[edit] 1200
The original engine displaced 1.2 L (1186 cc) with an 80 mm bore and 59 mm stroke.
Applications:
- 1971-1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud
- 1984-1986 Alfa Romeo Arna
- 1984-1986 Nissan Cherry Europe
[edit] 1300
The engine was stroked (to 64 mm) to create the 1.3 L (1286 cc) version. This engine produced 75 hp (56 kW).
Applications:
- 1977-1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud
[edit] 1400
A rare version was the 1.4 L (1350 cc) variant.
Applications:
- 1978-1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud
[edit] 1500
From 1978 until 1987, the largest member of the family was the 1.5 L (1490 cc) "1500". It produced 85 to 105 hp (63 to 78 kW). This is the largest engine to be naturally found in Alfasuds, though many have picked them up over subsequent years.
Applications:
- 1978-1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud
- 1984-1986 Alfa Romeo Arna
- 1984-1986 Nissan Cherry Europe
- 1983-1993 Alfa Romeo 33
- 1985-1986 Clan Clover
[edit] 1700
In 1986 the engine was increased in size to 1712cc, it was used in the 33 and later Sprints
[edit] 1700 16V
In 1990 a quad cam 16 valve version of the venerable boxer was produced, it was the most powerful to date with 137bhp. Only available in fuel injected form, the 1.7 16V was equipped with the Bosch ML 4.1 system.
The last Alfa Romeo flat-4 was produced in 1995, a run of 24 years.
