Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo 147
Power
120HP
Torque
146Nm
Consumption
8.2l/100
Emissions
194g/km
0-100 km/h
10.6s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1295kg
Price
22,120€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
292 L
60 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo 147 5p 1.6 TS 120 CV Collezione (2008-2009)
General description
The Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione is not just a car; it's a statement of principles. In a world of functional compacts, this Italian bursts onto the scene with a soul and beauty that transcend time. This version, launched towards the end of its commercial life, represents the culmination of an iconic design and the pure driving pleasure that only Alfa Romeo knows how to instill in its creations.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 147 is an experience that involves all the senses. The 1.6 Twin Spark 120 horsepower engine doesn't seek records, but to thrill. Its sound is a mechanical melody that invites you to rev it up, while the chassis, with a double-wishbone front suspension more typical of higher categories, gives you an agility and a connection with the road that you'll fall in love with. Every curve becomes an opportunity to smile, feeling how the car obeys with extraordinary precision and grace.
Design and aesthetics
Designed by the master pen of Walter de'Silva, the Alfa 147 is a sculpture in motion. Its front, dominated by the unmistakable 'scudetto', is pure aggression and elegance. The side profile, with the hidden rear door handles, creates the illusion of a three-door coupé, a stylistic trick that accentuates its sporty character. Inside, the atmosphere is intimate and driver-focused, with two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer that constantly remind you that you are in a special car.
Technology and features
The technology of the 147 doesn't lie in touch screens, but in its brilliant mechanical engineering. The heart of the car, the Twin Spark engine with two spark plugs per cylinder, was a sophisticated solution to optimize performance. However, its greatest technological feat is in the chassis. The complex front suspension and a direct, communicative steering were the basis of its exceptional dynamic behavior, a level of engineering that its direct rivals rarely offered in this segment.
Competition
In its time, the Alfa 147 faced giants like the Volkswagen Golf, the Audi A3, and the BMW 1 Series. While its German competitors played the cards of sobriety, practicality, and a perceived superior build quality, the Alfa Romeo offered something that money can't always buy: passion. It was the alternative for those drivers who sought to stand out, who valued the beauty of its lines and the 'cuore sportivo' above all else.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS Collezione is a car chosen with the heart and enjoyed with the soul. It is an ode to pure driving, to design that excites, and to an automotive philosophy that seems to be fading away. Despite its fuel consumption and a reliability that demands attention, the sensations it conveys more than make up for it. It is not a simple means of transport, it is an experience, a piece of Italian automotive history that makes you feel alive every time you turn the key.