The Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (Type 119) is an executive car that Alfa Romeo built from 1979 to 1986. Its name refers to the six cylinders of the V6 engine, which made its first appearance on this car. It was the flagship of the Alfa Romeo range at its launch. This page covers the key facts, the history, the engine and the questions people ask most often.
Alfa 6 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
|---|---|
| Type | 119, executive car |
| Production years | 1979–1986 |
| Engine | All-new 2.5-litre V6, 158 PS (116 kW) at 5,600 rpm |
| Carburettors | Six, with one belt-driven camshaft per cylinder head |
| Drag coefficient | 0.41 |
The power figure is for the launch engine. The English article describes a facelift in 1983 with new headlights and bumpers.
History
The Alfa 6 was the flagship of the Alfa Romeo range when it launched in 1979. Its four-door body was fairly conventional and shared a style with the existing Alfetta, and the two cars share a great number of parts, including the door panels. Design work on the 6 was done before the Alfetta, but the fuel crisis of 1973 delayed its development.
Standard equipment included power steering, power windows, central locking, electric mirrors and a 25% limited-slip differential, which made the car competitive in price with similar saloons. The car also had a shock sensor in the boot that cut the fuel supply in a crash. In 1983 the car was revamped with single rectangular headlights, new bumpers and a new grille.
Design and features
- The 2.5-litre V6, which gave the car its name.
- A drag coefficient of 0.41, described as acceptable in the English article.
- Standard power steering, central locking and a limited-slip differential.
Variants
- Alfa 6 (1979): the launch car described here.
- Alfa 6 facelift (1983): the revised car with rectangular headlights.
See also: the Alfa Romeo collection and the Alfa Romeo 75.
Alfa 6 questions and answers
Why is it called the Alfa 6?
The name refers to the six cylinders of the V6 engine, which first appeared on this car.
When was the Alfa 6 built?
From 1979 to 1986.
What engine did it have?
An all-new 2.5-litre V6 with 158 PS at 5,600 rpm.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo Alfa 6, English Wikipedia: production years, V6 engine, launch equipment, shared parts with the Alfetta, 1983 facelift
