1993 Alfa Romeo RZ specifications

1993 Alfa Romeo RZ data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerZagato
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2510 mm 98.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1464 mm 57.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1426 mm 56.1 inches
Length 4060 mm 159.8 inches
Width 1730 mm 68.1 inches
Height 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Ground clearance 100 mm 3.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 1380 kg 3042 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Engine code 61501
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3 litre
2959 cc
(180.569 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 72.6 mm
3.66 × 2.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
207 PS (204 bhp) (152 kW)
at 6200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
51.4 kW/litre
69.9 ps/litre
68.9 bhp/litre
1.13 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.8 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic ML 4.1 fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1040.5 kPa (150.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 493.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 29.1 s
Maximum speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
149.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
110.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
147.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.07 kg/kW
15.15 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 7.2/9.3/13.2 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km7.2/9.3/13.2 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre13.9/10.8/7.6 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG39.2/30.4/21.4 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG32.7/25.3/17.8 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension dD.
Wheel size front 7J x 16
Wheel size rear 8J x 16
Tyres front 205/55 ZR 16
Tyres rear 225/50 ZR 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.78
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID28248
Production total
Model code 162D1
Model family 162
RAC rating 32.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1993 Alfa Romeo RZ added before December 1995.
Last modified 2025-04-13.

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