Alfa Romeo 147 facts for kids

The Alfa Romeo 147

The Alfa Romeo 147 was a cool car made by the Italian company Alfa Romeo. It was produced from 2000 until 2010. This car took the place of an older model called the Alfa Romeo 146. The Alfa Romeo 147 was known for its sporty look and fun driving experience.

What Powers the Alfa Romeo 147?

Every car needs an engine to make it move. The Alfa Romeo 147 had several different types of engines, giving drivers choices for power and fuel efficiency. These engines were either petrol (gasoline) or diesel.

Petrol Engines

• Twin Spark Engines: These were petrol engines that used a special design with two spark plugs per cylinder. This helped the engine run more smoothly and efficiently.
  • 1.6 Twin Spark: This was a common engine, offering good performance for everyday driving.
  • 2.0 Twin Spark: A bit more powerful than the 1.6, giving the car more zip.
• GTA V6 Engine: The most powerful engine available for the 147 was in the special GTA model.
  • 3.2 GTA V6: This was a big, strong engine with six cylinders, making the 147 GTA a very fast and exciting car to drive.

Diesel Engines

• JTD and Multijet Engines: These were diesel engines, known for being fuel-efficient and having good pulling power (torque).
  • 1.9 JTD: An early diesel option that was good for saving fuel.
  • 1.9 Multijet: This was an improved version of the JTD engine. It used newer technology to make it even more efficient and powerful. The Multijet engines came in different power levels, offering a good balance of performance and economy.

Images for kids

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  Pre facelift Alfa Romeo 147 Selespeed Twin Spark three-door hatchback (Australia)

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  Alfa Romeo 147 (facelift)

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  Alfa Romeo 147 (facelift)

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  Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

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  The 147 JTD of Markus Lungstrass in the 2005 Sachsenring DMSB Production Car Championship

See also

In Spanish: Alfa Romeo 147 para niños