ALFA Romeo test drive 147 5 doors 2005 - 2009 hatchback
Beauty and sports
Since the foundation in 1910, the Italian company Alfa Romeo has been operating on the forefront of technological progress, participating in world -class sports competitions. For many years, Alfa Romeo Cuore Sportivo, a portable spirit. Somehow, she manages to endow this spirit with this spirit, even in a modest version. Once upon a time I was the owner of the Alfa Romeo 33. In the technical passport of the car, a 1.7-liter engine with a capacity of 107 hp was listed. And, I must say, my alpha made it possible to feel like a violator of calm in the stream and get to 200 km/h on the highway. What was my surprise when during the overhaul it turned out that under the hood there is the weakest opposition engine of 1.4 liters and 90 hp! Then I realized that Cuore Sportivo is not an empty phrase.
And now there was an opportunity to get acquainted with the modern representative of the family of small alf model 147. She has a 2-liter 150-horsepower engine and a modern robotic gearbox SelySpeed. Interestingly, what is Italian sports spirit in a modern interpretation? New Alfa Romeo rare birds on our roads.
So, the volume of sales of the brand for 2005 amounted to miserable 68 pieces, and this is the total result of four models 147, 156, 166 and GTV/Spider. Due to such low indicators, as well as in view of the problems in the European market, the Fiat concern at the end of 2005 stopped supplying Alfa Romeo to Russia. However, the holy place is not empty for a long time, the demand for stylish Italian cars was, is and will be. Now Major Auto is promoting the brand, and it was Alfa 147 that became the first swallow. 
Recall that this model debuted at the Turin engine show in 2000 and a year later received the title of car of the year 2001. Recently, the car was restored. Stylistic changes are designed to bring the middle-aged one of the 147th with the flagship of Brera. The front headlights changed, each acquired three reflectors under a transparent plastic fairing. We received a new shape of a hood with a radiator grille, front wings, as well as a bumper with enlarged air intakes. 
The rear lights increased slightly, chrome -plated molding on the trunk door appeared. Alfa Rosso, who came to us, stood on spectacular 17-inch discs with the speaking name of Super Sport and stably clung to himself the eyes of others. The interior is endowed with the features characteristic of Alfa Romeo, first of all, these are round ducts on the sides of the front panel. The tachometer and speedometer are spaced on the sides, between them the display of the on -board computer, as well as the indicators of the fuel level and the temperature of the coolant. The arrows of the devices look vertically down hello from the distant 20s. The front panel is finished with high -quality soft plastic imitating the skin. The chairs are covered with natural skin, but the inserts on the doors are made from it, which are stylishly fastened with parallel seams. The salon is beautiful and comfortable. In some places, panels made of hard shiny plastic are found, but they do not spoil the overall picture. According to the reserve of space inside, the car does not claim to be a record, a maximum of its possibilities for placing passengers four medium -sized growth.
The three -spectacular multifunctional steering wheel is sheathed with perforated skin, equipped with tide in the places of the grip, the cross section is selected correctly. Behind the steering wheel of the transmission box control petals. The principle of operation of the robotic mechanics of Selespeed is simple. To start movement, you need to push the joystick on the tunnel from yourself. On the dashboard, the number 1. Now we release the brake, click on the gas, the clutch is automatically triggered, and the machine begins to move. It should be noted that the more you press the accelerator at the start from the place, the sharper the clutch works. Hot drivers can easily start a trip with a spectacular slip. 
In the movement of the checkpoint showed herself well. With a sharp acceleration very quickly, with a slight blow, it switches the programs, giving birth to a comparison with the maserati Quattroporte for us in the fall. Switching down are accompanied by verified pusions. Well, if you just roll in automatic City, Selespeed will be smoothly, without tangible delays, sort through the transmission. 
It is worth mentioning that the two -liter Twin Spark with a capacity of 150 hp. Without serious alterations, Rus is used in car carpets. What is not the recognition of his sporting advantages? However, this motor is well known to all fans of the brand, as it has been installed on all models of the company since the beginning of the 90s: 145/146, 155, 164, GTV/Spyder, 156, 166. Despite the fact that he did not stay long, old man Twin Spark cannot be called. He gives out a flat shelf of torque from 2000 rpm, and after 3,500 revolutions, metal appears in his voice, and a tangible pickup begins, which continues almost until the cut -off. When the arrow of the tachometer breaks to the red zone, the engine song makes it again and again twist it to the limiter. However, he not only sings, but also tells the car a delightful acceleration with this power unit, you can feel confident both in the city and on the highway. 
The steering wheel makes 2.3 turns from the stop to the stop another confirmation that Cuore Sportivo lives in this car. It is very sorry that the car was shod in the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 Nokian Hakkapeliitta at all, and under them there was not the hot asphalt of the serpentine, but the dirty porridge of Moscow streets. The design of the anterior suspension with two forking transverse levers effectively prevents the change in the angles of installation of the wheels under the influence of lateral forces. The machine behaves gambling, provoking the rotation of the front axle to the high -speed passage of turns. The rear suspension with MacPherson racks, two transverse and one longitudinal lever generates a small steering effect, to keep the car on the trajectory until the last. However, this will not prevent the sophisticated driver from causing a skid and enjoy the honed behavior of the car in sliding. True, it is better for this that there is a flat surface under the wheels, since the short -flowing suspension of Alfa 147 painfully perceives strong blows large potholes forces elastic elements to work before the end of the end. But the cranes of the body are minimal. At the same time, it cannot be said that the chassis is purely sporty. For example, the passage of standard rubber policemen indicates a comfortable degree of stiffness. In general, even on low-profile 17-inch tires, the car does not annoy excessive shaking and sharp blows. Compromise! The brakes showed themselves very well (should it wait for another?). 
Practicality is not the most important quality of beauties, but still Alfa 147 can do business affairs. 1042-liter luggage volume is achieved by folding the backs of the rear seats (in a ratio of 60/40) and allows you to transport a rather large luggage like a washing machine. It is unlikely that the ALFA Romeo 147 will be lined up after the start of official sales. The car is not new, in the foreseeable future it will be replaced by model 149. However, so far the replacement of the perspective, and Alfa 147 is the right way to stand out. Surely they will use people who value the style with almost centuries -old traditions and a sporty character, cultivated by participation in the racing series.
The Italian hatchback can be purchased in both the three- and five-door version, you can also select the engine (1.6 liters or 2.0 l) and the type of gearbox (five-speed mechanical or automatic Selespeed with switching on the steering wheel).
The basic package of the car includes frontal, lateral and window pillows, ABS with the EBD system, FPS fire-fighting system, two-zone climate control, on-board computer, an audio system with a CDsiever, decoration of the steering wheel and gearbox handle, upholstery by alfatex tissue, front armchairs with mechanical adjustment and heating, side mirrors with electric and heating, electric front windows electric drive, alloy wheels R15, CZ and immobilizer. Additionally, you can install alloy wheels R17 (238), an electric hatch (586), the rear parking sensor (206), the audio system with the subwoofer (656), xenon headlights (822), sports leather seats (2008) and much more.
The most affordable version of the model costs 22,100. For this amount, a three -door hatchback is offered in the basic version with a 1.6 liter engine (120 hp) and manual transmission. 2-liter version (150 hp) is estimated at 23,700. Model with an engine of 2 l. And the automatic transmission costs 25,000. For five -door options, the dealer asks 500 more.
Alfa Romeo holds a series of six European alfa Challenge Alfa 147 GTA Cup on ALFA Romeo 147, in which both professionals and amateurs participate.
In the next season of the WTCC ALFA Romeo world coupon championship will be a factory team on cars of 147 models with a diesel engine.
History of compact front -wheel drive Alfa Romeo
Alfasud (19721983). The first front -wheel drive ALFA to marry the brand output to the market of small -sized affordable cars. Production is placed in southern Italy in Prailino Darko near Napopol, hence the unofficial name of the South Alpha. The car was developed by the Austrian engineer Rudolf Khruska, and Georgetto Jujaro himself worked on the design. The front wheel drive, a 4-cylinder opposition engine 1.2 liters (63 hp), disc brakes on top versions. During the production, many modifications were released: a more powerful version of TI 68 hp. (1973), a three-door cargo-passenger Giardinetta with emerging rear seats (1975), a dynamic three-door Sprint (1975), three- and five-door hatchbacks (1980). 
Model 33 (19831994). This car retained the general layout and engines from Alfasud, but the body was significantly redesigned with an eye on the Giulietta model. In 1984, Giardinetta station wagon, later renamed Sportwagon, appeared. In 1986, the three-cylinder diesel VM Motori (1.8 liters, 72 hp). In 1989, an electronic fuel injection for a 1.7 liter of an engine was used. In 1990, a cardinal restyling, appearance is given to the style of the flagship Alfa 164. A 16-valve opposition engine with a capacity of 137 hp also appeared. For top models, all-wheel drive Permanent 4 and front-wheel drive QV. Charged versions, due to a pronounced sports character, called Ferrari for the poor. 
ARNA (19841987). There are crises in the history of each automaker, during which strange machines are created. Alfa Romeo was no exception. Once in a difficult financial situation, the company entered into an agreement with Nissan on the joint production of the budget model of ARNA. Nissan produced a body with a rear suspension (from its Cherry), and the engine with the transmission made Alfa Romeo (from Alfasud). The bodies came from Japan in containers, the assembly was carried out at a newly built factory near Demollyano D'Arko. The public did not accept such a freak performed by Alfa Rome, the car became the main failure of the company in its entire history. 
145/146 (19952000). The first ALFA Romeo cars developed at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under the leadership of Walter and Silva. Model 145 Three -door hatchback, which was a designer of which was then a career by Chris Bangle. Model 146 Five -door version. Cars are built on the Fiat Brava/Bravo platform. At the beginning of production, they were equipped with Opposite engines from Alfa 33, since 1997, the new Twin Spark engines line. The most powerful versions of TI for the 146th and QV for the 145th are the most powerful. These machines were equipped with a 150 hp with a capacity of 150 hp. Mikhail Chernov, Leonty Tyutlev
