1989 Alfa Romeo SZ

162 ES-30

The Alfa Romeo SZ is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle, with its motor placed in the front, and a 2 door coupé body designed by Alfa Centro Stile. The Alfa Romeo SZ belongs to the 162 range of cars from Alfa Romeo. The 3 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, single overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder that produces 207 bhp (210 PS/154 kW) of power at 6200 rpm, and maximum torque of 245 N·m (181 lb·ft/25 kgm) at 4500 rpm. A 5 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a stated 1256 kg at the kerb. The Alfa Romeo SZ is said to be able to achieve a maxiumum speed of 245 km/h (152 mph), officially stated fuel consumption is 7.2/9.2/13.2 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4060 mm
Weight
1256 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
210 PS / 207 bhp / 154 kW @ 6200 rpm
Torque
245 Nm / 181 ft.lb / 25 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 7 s
Top speed
245 km/h / 152 mph
Economy
7.2/9.2/13.2 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban

1989 Alfa Romeo SZ specifications

1989 Alfa Romeo SZ data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Alfa Centro Stile
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2510 mm	98.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1463 mm	57.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1425 mm	56.1 inches
Length	4060 mm	159.8 inches
Width	1730 mm	68.1 inches
Height	1311 mm	51.6 inches
Ground clearance	120 mm	4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.62
Kerb weight	1256 kg	2769 lb
Weight distribution	56% front
fuel tank capacity	68 litres	15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.3
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)	210 PS (207 bhp) (154 kW) at 6200 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	52.2 kW/litre 70.9 ps/litre 70 bhp/litre 1.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	82.8 Nm/litre 1 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	Bosch Motronic 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 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	15 s
Standing kilometre	27.4 s
Maximum speed	245 km/h (152 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 167.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 122.9 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 164.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.14 kg/kW 13.59 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	7.2/9.2/13.2 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	7.2/9.2/13.2 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre	13.9/10.9/7.6 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG	39.2/30.7/21.4 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG	32.7/25.6/17.8 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.200
Turning circle	11.00 m
Front suspension	I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	dD.STA.WL.CS.ARB.
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	284 mm
Rear brake diameter	250 mm
Braked area	2447 cm²
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.78
Final drive ratio	3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID	28369
Production total	1036
Model code	ES-30
Model family	162
RAC rating	32.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1989 Alfa Romeo SZ added before December 1995. Last modified 2025-04-13.