This article is about the Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina and Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina saloons. For the 1750/2000 GT Veloce coupé, see Alfa Romeo 105/115 Series Coupés. For the 1750/2000 Spider Veloce roadster, see Alfa Romeo Spider.
The Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina and Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina (both 105 series) were executive cars produced by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1968 to 1977. Berlina is the Italian term for a saloon car. Both cars had Alfa Romeo twin caminline-four engines; the 1.8-litre 1750 Berlina was made between 1968 and 1971, when it was phased out in favour of the improved 2.0-litre 2000 Berlina.
The 1750 Berlina was based on the existing Giuliasaloon, which continued in production. The 1750 was meant to top the saloon range, above the 1300 and 1600 cc versions of the Giulia. In the United States, however, the Giulia saloon ceased to be available and was entirely replaced by the 1750 Berlina. The 1750 entered full production in South Africa in early 1969, later complemented by the 2000.[4]
In contrast to the Giulia, the 1750s had reworked bodywork and bigger engine, shared many parts with other concurrent models in the Alfa Romeo range, but sold many fewer units during their production span.
The 1750 bodyshell had a longer wheelbase than the Giulia, and revised external panels, but it shared many of the same internal panels. The windscreen was also the same. The revisions were carried out by Bertone, and while it resembled the Giulia some of that vehicle's distinctive creases were smoothed out, and there were significant changes to the trim details. The car's taillights were later used on the De Tomaso Longchamp.[5]
The car has a 1779 cc twin-carb engine and hydraulic clutch. The 1.8 L engine produced 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) with two twin sidedraught carburettors. For the US market the 1750 was equipped with SPICAfuel injection. In November 1969 the 1750 received some minor changes, including side blinker lights at front, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and top-hinged pedals. This model is referred to as the second series.
In 1971, the 1750 Berlina was fitted with an experimental three-speed ZF automatic gearbox. The model designation was 1750A Berlina. According to official Alfa Romeo archives, 252 units were produced with very few surviving to this day. Some of 1750A Berlina didn't have the model plate with production date embossed. The automatic gearbox wasn't well-suited to the four-cylinder motor due to baulky shifting and ill-chosen gear ratio. Because of this, its fuel consumption was frighteningly high and acceleration was a bit too slow.
During 1971 the 1750 series was superseded across the Alfa Romeo range by the 2000 series; at the top of the saloon line, the 1750 Berlina gave way to the 2000 Berlina.[6] Some 83 final 1750 Berlinas were assembled in 1972.[7] A direct replacement in the 1.8-litre saloon class came that same year, in the form of the all-new Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
The Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina was produced by Alfa Romeo between 1971 and 1977. The engine was bored and stroked out to 1,962 cc. A different grill distinguishes 2000 from 1750. Also, external lights were different between the models. The 1750 had 7 inch diameter outboard headlights, whereas the 2000 had 5 3/4 inch diameter in all four positions. The tail light clusters were also of a simpler design on the 1750.[8] With two carburetors, this 2 litre Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine produces 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp). Top speed was 190 km/h (118 mph) and 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration took 9 seconds. Gearbox was 5-speed manual (also 3-speed automatic on some versions).
The federalized spec 2000 Berlina was built from 1972 until 1974, with remaining stock being sold into 1976. For the US, the engine was equipped with mechanical fuel injection and late cars received catalytic converters. Late US-model cars also received safety bumpers made of black rubber with a centre chrome ribbon. 3,395 2000 Berlina were sold in the United States, of which 1,453 reportedly received a catalytic converter.[9]
In 1977 the Alfetta 2000, a two-litre upmarket Alfetta version, replaced the 2000 Berlina. The 2000 Berlina was produced in 89,840 examples, of which 2,200 units were fitted with automatic gearboxes.[10]
ProductionEdit
Model
Production Date
Production Number
1750 Berlina Series 1
1968–1969
49,987
1750 Berlina Series 2
1969–1971
40,759
1750 Berlina Injection
1969–1971
11,137
1750A Berlina
1971
252
2000 Berlina
1971–1977
87,640
2000A Berlina
1971–1977
2,200
Total Production (Unofficial Figures)
191,972
NotesEdit
^Bernabò, Ferruccio (14 January 1968). "Le nuove Alfa Romeo 1750 presentate ieri in Italia". La Stampa (in Italian). p. 12. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
Fusi, Luigi (1978). Alfa Romeo—Tutte le vetture dal 1910—All cars from 1910 (3rd ed.). Milan: Emmeti Grafica editrice. pp. 656–664, 715–718 868–870.
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This article is about the Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina and Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina saloons For the 1750 2000 GT Veloce coupe see Alfa Romeo 105 115 Series Coupes For the 1750 2000 Spider Veloce roadster see Alfa Romeo Spider The Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina and Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina both 105 series were executive cars produced by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1968 to 1977 Berlina is the Italian term for a saloon car Both cars had Alfa Romeo twin cam inline four engines the 1 8 litre 1750 Berlina was made between 1968 and 1971 when it was phased out in favour of the improved 2 0 litre 2000 Berlina Alfa Romeo 1750 BerlinaAlfa Romeo 2000 BerlinaAlfa Romeo 1750 Berlina 2nd Series OverviewManufacturerAlfa RomeoProduction1968 1977AssemblyItaly Arese MilanSouth Africa Rosslyn GautengDesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at BertoneBody and chassisClassExecutive car E Body style4 door notchback saloonLayoutFront engine rear wheel driveRelatedAlfa Romeo GiuliaPowertrainEngine1 8 L Twin Cam I42 0 L Twin Cam I4Transmission5 speed manual3 speed ZF automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 570 mm 101 2 in Length4 390 mm 172 8 in Width1 565 mm 61 6 in Kerb weight1750 1 108 kg 2 443 lb 2000 1 175 kg 2 590 lb ChronologySuccessorAlfa Romeo Alfetta Contents 1 1750 Berlina 2 2000 Berlina 3 Production 4 Notes 5 References 6 External links1750 Berlina EditThe 1 8 litre engined 1750 series cars were introduced by Alfa Romeo in 1968 The 1750 Berlina four door notchback saloon was presented to the international press in January 1968 in Vietri sul Mare Salerno together with the 1750 GT Veloce coupe and Spider Veloce 1 2 Some days later it was displayed at the Brussels Motor Show 3 The 1750 Berlina was based on the existing Giulia saloon which continued in production The 1750 was meant to top the saloon range above the 1300 and 1600 cc versions of the Giulia In the United States however the Giulia saloon ceased to be available and was entirely replaced by the 1750 Berlina The 1750 entered full production in South Africa in early 1969 later complemented by the 2000 4 In contrast to the Giulia the 1750s had reworked bodywork and bigger engine shared many parts with other concurrent models in the Alfa Romeo range but sold many fewer units during their production span The 1750 bodyshell had a longer wheelbase than the Giulia and revised external panels but it shared many of the same internal panels The windscreen was also the same The revisions were carried out by Bertone and while it resembled the Giulia some of that vehicle s distinctive creases were smoothed out and there were significant changes to the trim details The car s taillights were later used on the De Tomaso Longchamp 5 The car has a 1779 cc twin carb engine and hydraulic clutch The 1 8 L engine produced 118 PS 87 kW 116 hp with two twin sidedraught carburettors For the US market the 1750 was equipped with SPICA fuel injection In November 1969 the 1750 received some minor changes including side blinker lights at front a wood rimmed steering wheel and top hinged pedals This model is referred to as the second series In 1971 the 1750 Berlina was fitted with an experimental three speed ZF automatic gearbox The model designation was 1750A Berlina According to official Alfa Romeo archives 252 units were produced with very few surviving to this day Some of 1750A Berlina didn t have the model plate with production date embossed The automatic gearbox wasn t well suited to the four cylinder motor due to baulky shifting and ill chosen gear ratio Because of this its fuel consumption was frighteningly high and acceleration was a bit too slow During 1971 the 1750 series was superseded across the Alfa Romeo range by the 2000 series at the top of the saloon line the 1750 Berlina gave way to the 2000 Berlina 6 Some 83 final 1750 Berlinas were assembled in 1972 7 A direct replacement in the 1 8 litre saloon class came that same year in the form of the all new Alfa Romeo Alfetta nbsp 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina 1st Series 2000 Berlina Edit nbsp Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina nbsp 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina Iniezione US model The Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina was produced by Alfa Romeo between 1971 and 1977 The engine was bored and stroked out to 1 962 cc A different grill distinguishes 2000 from 1750 Also external lights were different between the models The 1750 had 7 inch diameter outboard headlights whereas the 2000 had 5 3 4 inch diameter in all four positions The tail light clusters were also of a simpler design on the 1750 8 With two carburetors this 2 litre Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine produces 132 PS 97 kW 130 hp Top speed was 190 km h 118 mph and 0 100 km h 62 mph acceleration took 9 seconds Gearbox was 5 speed manual also 3 speed automatic on some versions The federalized spec 2000 Berlina was built from 1972 until 1974 with remaining stock being sold into 1976 For the US the engine was equipped with mechanical fuel injection and late cars received catalytic converters Late US model cars also received safety bumpers made of black rubber with a centre chrome ribbon 3 395 2000 Berlina were sold in the United States of which 1 453 reportedly received a catalytic converter 9 In 1977 the Alfetta 2000 a two litre upmarket Alfetta version replaced the 2000 Berlina The 2000 Berlina was produced in 89 840 examples of which 2 200 units were fitted with automatic gearboxes 10 Production EditModel Production Date Production Number1750 Berlina Series 1 1968 1969 49 9871750 Berlina Series 2 1969 1971 40 7591750 Berlina Injection 1969 1971 11 1371750A Berlina 1971 2522000 Berlina 1971 1977 87 6402000A Berlina 1971 1977 2 200Total Production Unofficial Figures 191 972Notes Edit Bernabo Ferruccio 14 January 1968 Le nuove Alfa Romeo 1750 presentate ieri in Italia La Stampa in Italian p 12 Retrieved 31 March 2015 Fusi 1978 p 655 Doglio Sandro 18 January 1968 Novita da tutto il mondo al Salone di Bruxelles La Stampa in Italian p 17 Retrieved 31 March 2015 Wright Cedric ed December 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 Duemila Berlina CAR South Africa Vol 16 no 11 Cape Town South Africa Ramsay Son amp Parker Pty Ltd p 68 Longchamp Parts Cross Reference home comcast net Archived from the original on 2012 11 04 Retrieved 2011 08 04 Alfa Romeo Berlina carsfromitaly net Archived from the original on 27 September 2007 Retrieved 2007 09 03 Fusi 1978 p 870 Trim Bumpers and Lights Alfa Romeo Berlina Register Retrieved 2012 05 31 Model Numbers and Number of Cars Produced Alfa Romeo Berlina Register Retrieved 2021 11 12 Alfa Bulletin Board alfabb com Retrieved 2011 08 31 References EditFusi Luigi 1978 Alfa Romeo Tutte le vetture dal 1910 All cars from 1910 3rd ed Milan Emmeti Grafica editrice pp 656 664 715 718 868 870 External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to wbr Alfa Romeo 1750 and wbr Alfa Romeo 2000 1971 Motorbase Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina Archived 2005 11 29 at the Wayback Machine Motorbase Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV Archived 2006 02 21 at the Wayback Machine Motorbase Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider 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