1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5 specifications

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
DesignerItaldesign
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2455 mm 96.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1397 mm 55 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1364 mm 53.7 inches
Length 4020 mm 158.3 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1306 mm 51.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 925 kg 2039 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1490 cc
(90.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 67.2 mm
3.31 × 2.65 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
85 PS (84 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
120 Nm (89 ft·lb) (12.2 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
42 kW/litre
57.2 ps/litre
56.4 bhp/litre
0.92 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
80.54 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1012.1 kPa (146.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 372.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
92.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
67.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
90.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.77 kg/kW
24.67 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.92
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID40953
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Alfa Romeo Alfasud models

2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1490 cm3/90.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 870 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1351 cm3/82.4cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 865 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1351 cm3/82.4cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 915 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1490 cm3/90.9cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 915 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1351 cm3/82.4cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 870 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1490 cm3/90.9cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 865 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1351 cm3/82.4cuin 71 PS 70 bhp 52 kW 915 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1351 cm3/82.4cuin 78 PS 77 bhp 57 kW 890 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1287 cm3/78.5cuin 69 PS 68 bhp 51 kW 870 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1351 cm3/82.4cuin 71 PS 70 bhp 52 kW 870 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1490 cm3/90.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 870 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1287 cm3/78.5cuin 76 PS 75 bhp 56 kW 838 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 63 PS 62 bhp 46 kW 915 kg
Alfa-Romeo Alfasud -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 63 PS 62 bhp 46 kW 860 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 68 PS 67 bhp 50 kW 838 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 63 PS 62 bhp 46 kW 860 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 63 PS 62 bhp 46 kW 860 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 68 PS 67 bhp 50 kW 838 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 68 PS 67 bhp 50 kW 810 kg
Alfa Romeo Alfasud Berlina -
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 63 PS 62 bhp 46 kW 810 kg
Alfa Romeo Alfasud Berlina -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1186 cm3/72.4cuin 63 PS 62 bhp 46 kW 830 kg
Cars similar to the 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint 1.5
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 975 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 865 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1602 cm3/97.8cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 890 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 935 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 900 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 870 kg
3 door hatchback FF 2A 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 875 kg
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 845 kg
3 door hatchback FF 2A 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 850 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 925 kg
3 door hatchback FF 2A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 925 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 935 kg
3 door hatchback FF 2A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 935 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 900 kg
Honda Accord Hatchback LX -
3 door hatchback FF 2A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 910 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 860 kg
3 door hatchback FF 2A 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 860 kg
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 835 kg
3 door hatchback FF 2A 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
Honda Prelude 1600 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1602 cm3/97.8cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 920 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1297 cm3/79.1cuin 83 PS 82 bhp 61 kW 1000 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1298 cm3/79.2cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 970 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1410 cm3/86.0cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 915 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1410 cm3/86.0cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 910 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 955 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 945 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 940 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1428 cm3/87.1cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 980 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1428 cm3/87.1cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 985 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1428 cm3/87.1cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 985 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 905 kg
3 door hatchback FR 4M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 919 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 970 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 990 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 990 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 950 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 910 kg
Toyota Corolla Coupé 1600 SR -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 950 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 895 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 900 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 915 kg
Toyota Corolla Coupé GSL 1600 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 910 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 915 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 910 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 935 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 915 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 910 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 910 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 915 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 935 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 900 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 900 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 895 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 920 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 895 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 900 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 900 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 920 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 905 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 860 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 860 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 880 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 940 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 940 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 955 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 955 kg
Toyota Corolla Liftback GSL -
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 960 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 960 kg
3 door fastback FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 975 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 955 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 950 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 955 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 950 kg
3 door fastback FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 955 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 875 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 875 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 895 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 895 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 875 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 875 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 945 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 940 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 940 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 945 kg
3 door fastback FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 960 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 960 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 955 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 960 kg
Toyota Sprinter Liftback GS -
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 955 kg
3 door fastback FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 975 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 950 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 955 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 950 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 955 kg
3 door fastback FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 970 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 950 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1759 cm3/107.3cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1052 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1759 cm3/107.3cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW