Heep
06-15-2004, 10:05 PM
Just got it this past weekend.
2.5 V6, 154bhp, 152lb-ft, 5-speed (with a 2nd gear synchro badly worn - typical 80's Alfa problem), rear-wheel drive. The transmission is mounted at the rear for nearly 50:50 weight distribution. The rear disc brakes are also inboard, in other words, they are mounted by the differential/tranny instead of by the wheels - this helps reduce unsprung weight, but requires the removal of the drive axles to replace the rotors. The car has a torsion bar front suspension, with a spring/shock De Dion rear suspension arrangement. The ride is excellent without compromising handling. The car has power windows, locks, seats, tilt & telescoping steering wheel, and a full size spare. I bought it with a great black leather Momo shift knob, an old Panasonic cassette deck, and a Ractive touring-style exhaust (probably because it was cheaper/easier to find than an Alfa original). Looking forward to great times with it :D
2.5 V6, 154bhp, 152lb-ft, 5-speed (with a 2nd gear synchro badly worn - typical 80's Alfa problem), rear-wheel drive. The transmission is mounted at the rear for nearly 50:50 weight distribution. The rear disc brakes are also inboard, in other words, they are mounted by the differential/tranny instead of by the wheels - this helps reduce unsprung weight, but requires the removal of the drive axles to replace the rotors. The car has a torsion bar front suspension, with a spring/shock De Dion rear suspension arrangement. The ride is excellent without compromising handling. The car has power windows, locks, seats, tilt & telescoping steering wheel, and a full size spare. I bought it with a great black leather Momo shift knob, an old Panasonic cassette deck, and a Ractive touring-style exhaust (probably because it was cheaper/easier to find than an Alfa original). Looking forward to great times with it :D