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This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Alfetta saloon, a seminal model in Alfa Romeo's history, not just because of its commercial success but also because of its sophisticated underpinnings, which served as a base for many more beloved Alfa models for over two decades.
Work on the "116" project started in 1967. Alfa's engineering team, headed by Orazio Satta, aimed to achieve far superior handling and roadgoing characteristics than the existing Alfa Romeo models.
One way to do so was to even up the weight distribution between the front and rear axles, so the clutch and the gearbox were moved rearwards to join the differential in a light alloy casing, together with "inboard" disc brakes to reduce unsprung weight. #alfaromeo #alfetta #history
The Alfetta's final production tally of 472.868 units by 1984 represents one of Alfa Romeo's most significant commercial successes.
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My automotive books:
Lancia Gamma Berlina & Coupé 1976 - 1984
amazon.com/dp/B09TN45L8Q
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
ENGLISH: amazon.com/dp/1983393746
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Alfetta saloon, a seminal model in Alfa Romeo's history, not just because of its commercial success but also because of its sophisticated underpinnings, which served as a base for many more beloved Alfa models for over two decades.
Work on the "116" project started in 1967. Alfa's engineering team, headed by Orazio Satta, aimed to achieve far superior handling and roadgoing characteristics than the existing Alfa Romeo models.
One way to do so was to even up the weight distribution between the front and rear axles, so the clutch and the gearbox were moved rearwards to join the differential in a light alloy casing, together with "inboard" disc brakes to reduce unsprung weight. #alfaromeo #alfetta #history
The Alfetta's final production tally of 472.868 units by 1984 represents one of Alfa Romeo's most significant commercial successes.
My articles on Medium: roadsterlifeweb.medium.com/membership
My automotive books:
Lancia Gamma Berlina & Coupé 1976 - 1984
amazon.com/dp/B09TN45L8Q
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
ENGLISH: amazon.com/dp/1983393746
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500
