Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo 147
Power
150HP
Torque
181Nm
Consumption
8.9l/100
Emissions
211g/km
0-100 km/h
9.3s
Top Speed
208km/h
Weight
1325kg
Price
24,650€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
292 L
60 L
110 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo 147 3p 2.0 TS Sport 150 cv Selespeed (2006-2008)
General description
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 TS Selespeed is not just a car; it's a statement of principles, a piece of Italian automotive history that you can feel and drive. In an era dominated by German sobriety, Alfa Romeo offered a compact that prioritized passion, design, and the 'Cuore Sportivo'. This model, with its Twin Spark engine and 3-door body, represents the essence of the brand: beauty in motion and a visceral connection between the driver and the machine.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 147 is an experience that awakens the senses. The 150 HP 2.0 Twin Spark engine begs to be taken to high revs, and it's there that its melody becomes addictive, a pure, mechanical sound that is no longer found. The steering is incredibly direct and communicative, transmitting every detail of the asphalt. Thanks to a sophisticated double-wishbone front suspension, the car enters corners with surprising agility and precision. The Selespeed gearbox, with its paddles behind the steering wheel, adds a touch of drama; although it can be jerky in automatic mode, in manual it offers a direct and exciting connection with the mechanics, making every gear change an event.
Design and aesthetics
Designed by the master Walter de'Silva, the Alfa 147 is a sculpture on wheels. Its front end, with the iconic 'Scudetto' splitting the bumper, is both aggressive and elegant. The side profile of the 3-door version is clean and muscular, accentuating its sporty character. Inside, the love affair continues. The driving position embraces you, with the gauges sunk into deep tunnels and instrumentation oriented towards the driver. It's not the most spacious interior nor the one with the highest perceived quality, but every detail is designed to charm and make you feel special, as only the Italians know how.
Technology and features
Beyond its beauty, the 147 hid remarkable engineering solutions for its time. The heart of it all, the Twin Spark engine, used two spark plugs per cylinder to optimize combustion and performance, a hallmark of Alfa. The Selespeed gearbox was technology derived from racing, a robotized manual system that sought to offer the thrill of an F1 car in a street car. However, the real technical gem was its chassis, especially the double-wishbone front suspension, an architecture reserved for cars in higher segments that gave it exceptional dynamic behavior. In terms of connectivity and driving aids, it was a car of its era, but its true technology was at the service of driving pleasure.
Competition
In the competitive premium compact segment, the Alfa 147 faced titans like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the BMW 1 Series, and the Audi A3. While its German rivals played the cards of technical perfection, finish quality, or rear-wheel drive, the Alfa offered a different soul. It wasn't the fastest in a straight line nor the most practical, but none could compete with its charisma and its ability to generate emotions. Choosing a 147 over a Golf or an A3 was a decision made with the heart, a bet on style and passion over the cold logic of numbers.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 TS Selespeed is an imperfectly perfect car. It is demanding, requires attention and care, and its Selespeed gearbox can be a love-it-or-hate-it affair. However, what it gives you in return is immeasurable: an authentic driving experience, a design that still turns heads, and the feeling of being behind the wheel of something with a soul. It's not a car for everyone; it's for those who understand that driving can be an art and that small imperfections are often what forge character. A future classic that represents a golden era of passionate motoring.