The Alfa Romeo 147 (Type 937) is a small family car built by Alfa Romeo from 2000 to 2010. It was launched at the Turin Motor Show in June 2000 and was voted European Car of the Year in 2001. This page covers the key facts, the history, the variants and the questions people ask most often.
Alfa Romeo 147 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
|---|---|
| Type code | 937 |
| Production years | 2000–2010 |
| Class | Small family car (compact luxury, per the Russian source) |
| Launch | Turin Motor Show, June 2000 |
| Award | European Car of the Year, 2001 |
The English and Russian sources agree on the production years and the award. Engine and power figures vary by version and are not in the table.
History
The 147 was launched at the Turin Motor Show in June 2000 as the replacement for the 145 and 146 hatchbacks. It used the running gear of the larger 156 saloon and was first delivered in October 2000 in left-hand drive markets. It received the 2001 European Car of the Year award.
The 147 was designed by Walter de Silva and Wolfgang Egger and received praise for its styling at launch, and it later won styling awards. The range was revamped in 2004, with the styling changed to resemble the 159 and Brera. In 2007 the 1.9 JTD Q2 version was launched with a front Torsen limited-slip differential.
In production for ten years, the 147 reached a total of 651,823 cars. It was replaced by the Giulietta in May 2010. The model was facelifted at the end of 2004, with a new grille, headlights and rear lights.
Design and features
- Petrol engines of 1.6, 2.0 and 3.2 litres, and a 1.9-litre diesel.
- A paddle-operated Selespeed automatic transmission, available from launch.
- Two trim levels, Turismo and Lusso. The 147 was the first Alfa Romeo with dual-zone climate control and electronic traction control.
- Styling by Walter de Silva and Wolfgang Egger, with a drag coefficient of 0.32.
Variants
- Turismo and Lusso: the two trim levels at launch.
- 147 GTA: the hot hatch version, listed in the English article as a high performance model.
- Ducati Corse: a limited edition with the JTD diesel and Q2 differential, shown in 2007.
See also: the Alfa Romeo collection and the Alfa Romeo 155.
Alfa Romeo 147 questions and answers
When was the Alfa Romeo 147 built?
From 2000 to 2010.
Why is the 147 famous?
It won the European Car of the Year award for 2001, and it was facelifted in 2004.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo 147, English Wikipedia: production 2000–2010, Turin launch in June 2000, European Car of the Year 2001
- Alfa Romeo 147, Russian Wikipedia: compact luxury car, Type 937, production years
- Alfa Romeo 147 Lusso, Wikimedia Commons: photo and licence
