Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo 147
Power
150HP
Torque
305Nm
Consumption
5.9l/100
Emissions
157g/km
0-100 km/h
8.8s
Top Speed
208km/h
Weight
1385kg
Price
25,000€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
292 L
60 L
110 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo 147 5p 1.9 JTD Q2 150 cv (2007-2008)
General description
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD Q2 is not just a diesel compact; it is the embodiment of 'Cuore Sportivo' in a practical and accessible format. Launched at a time when Alfa Romeo was still committed to the pure emotion of driving, this version represents the culmination of an iconic model, adding a technical component that transforms it into an object of desire for any motor enthusiast.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 147 Q2 is to rediscover the pleasure of driving. The 150-horsepower JTD engine pushes with a forceful and addictive strength from low revs, accompanied by the throaty and characteristic sound of this block. However, the real magic appears in the corners. The Torsen Q2 limited-slip differential works almost miraculously, allowing full acceleration out of turns without losing traction, pulling the car towards the inside of the curve with an efficiency that erases understeer from the equation. The precise and communicative steering, along with a firm suspension and a six-speed manual gearbox, complete a visceral, intense, and deeply rewarding driving experience.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure Italian emotion, a work of art signed by Walter de'Silva that has aged with exceptional grace. Its fluid and muscular lines, the iconic front 'scudetto', and the hidden rear door handles to simulate a three-door body, give it a unique and unmistakable personality. Inside, the atmosphere is equally passionate, with a driver-oriented cockpit, gauges recessed into the instrument panel, and seats that perfectly hug the body. It is a car that is not only driven but also admired.
Technology and features
Beyond its powerful Multijet engine, the technological crown jewel of this model is, without a doubt, the Q2 system. It is a Torsen-type mechanical limited-slip differential on the front axle, a refined and purely mechanical engineering solution, designed to maximize traction and dynamic behavior. In an era before invasive electronics, the Q2 represents technology at the service of sensations, not filters. The rest of the equipment was adequate for its time, but it is this component that elevates it to a superior technical and dynamic category.
Competition
At the time, it faced the German kings of the diesel sports compact segment. The Volkswagen Golf GTD and the Audi A3 2.0 TDI offered higher quality finishes and a more sober image, while the BMW 120d played the rear-wheel-drive card. However, none of them could match the combination of passionate design and the radically improved handling from the Q2 differential that the Alfa Romeo offered. The 147 Q2 was the choice of the heart, for those who valued the driving experience and style over pragmatic perfection.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Q2 is much more than a car; it is a statement of intent. It is proof that a practical diesel vehicle can also be an inexhaustible source of emotion and fun behind the wheel. Its timeless beauty is captivating, and its dynamic behavior, thanks to the Q2 differential, is convincing and addictive. Although it requires certain compromises in space and may require attentive maintenance, the rewards in the form of pure sensations make it a future classic and one of the last compact Alfa Romeos with a truly authentic soul.