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In May 1983, the rather successful "southern Alfa" - Alfasud and the failed Italian-Japanese Arna, were replaced by a new Alfa Romeo liftback - Alfa 33. The new model got its name in honor of the Tipo 33, the pride of Alfa Romeo, the world champion of the 70s years.

In August 1983, the serial production of the novelty began. The mechanical part of the 33rd at first remained almost identical to the Alfasud (instead of disc brakes, there were drum brakes at the back), the difference was mainly in the bodies. Like the Alfasud, the Alfa 33 was completely assembled at the Pomigliano d'Arco plant. Along with the 33rd, the release of the Sprint coupe on bases continuedAlfasud, with 1286 (75 hp) and 1490 (84 hp) engines, production of which began in 1976.

In general, in the history of the development of the 33rd, there are three main periods - 1983-1985, 1985-1990, 1990-1994. From the beginning of production, the Alfa 33 was equipped with base engines 1.2, 1.3 (79hp), 1.5 (85hp), with one- and two-carburetor power systems. In late 1983 - early 1984, versions of the Alfa 33 are released with engines of 85 and 95 hp. and all-wheel drive version - 1.5 4x4. At first, cars were painted only in three colors: red, silver and dark gray "metallic".

A year later, the five-door series went into production.the new Giardinetta station wagon and the all-wheel drive version with forcedly connected rear-axle drive SW (Sportwagon), and in 1985 the family was headed by the modification Alfa 33 Quad-rifoglio Verde (QV) (short for the Italian quadrifoglio verde, "green maple leaf") with 1.5- liter 105-horsepower engine with two carburetors.

Since 1985, the mechanical complex of the Sprint coupe has become completely identical to the Alfa 33. There are 2 versions available - the Sprint 1350 with a 1350 cm3 engine (85 hp) and the Sprint 1500 QV with a 1490 cm3 engine (105 hp).

In August of the same year, a limited edition version of the Sprint Grand Prix coupe, created on the bae 1.5 liter version, featuring body-colored side protectors, headlight washers and the Grand Prix lettering.

In April 1986, the next version 33 1.3S was released, equipped with an 86 hp engine (instead of 79). In addition, its basic equipment included tinted windows and front power windows.

In the fall of 1986, the car was modernized, and it was one of the first in the world to have white turn signals, which will only come into fashion at the turn of the nineties. The interior has slightly changed, for example, an extravagant steering wheel adjustment systemOnki in height, following the steering wheel, moved the entire dashboard, gave way to a simpler and more common one. The top line of the hierarchy was occupied by the new version 1.7 QV with a 117-horsepower engine and a catalyst, which was equipped with both a 2-carburetor power system and a Bosch Motronic injection system, and a three-cylinder turbodiesel manufactured by VM Motori was added to the list of power units. There were no more four-wheel drive modifications among the cars of the second series. In November of the same year, another upgraded version of the 1.5 engine was released.

The former QV in 1987 pon occasion renamed 1.5 Ti (105 hp). From other "thirty-third" of that period, except for 1.7 QV (114 hp), it is distinguished by a branded rear wing, an aerodynamic skirt along the sills and a standard right mirror. Also this year, upgraded versions 33 4x4 - 105 hp, 33 break (SW) - 1.5 105 hp are released.

In October 1987, special versions of the 1.3 S and 1.5Ti - Alfa 33 Veloce were released, featuring improved exterior and interior trim (rear spoiler, right rear-view mirror, fog lights, side and lower body decorations, bumpers painted in car colors).

With the exception of the 4x4 version, all versions of the 33rd edition of 1986-87 had different ratios in the gearbox and main gear.

In July 1988, a new engine was released - 1.7ie - a 4-cylinder boxer, with a working volume of 1712 cm3, 110 hp, equipped with a new Bosch Jetronic LE 3 1 injection system with digital ignition Bosch EZ 10. Carburetor version 1.7 s At this point, they begin to equip with valve hydraulic pushers.

In 1988, the 1.5 SL, 1.5 Veloce, 1.5 QV and 1.5 break (SW) and the Sprint 1.5 QV coupe were discontinued. The Sprint 1.5 Grand Prix coupe version and the new Sprint 1.7 QV coupe series with dv1712 cm3 player - 118 HP (max speed 200 km / h) (with rear spoiler, alloy wheels and fog lights).

In July 1989, new versions of the Alfa 33 SW and Alfa 33 SW 1.7 QV were released, equipped with a new 1.7ie engine.

In 1989, the Sprint 1.5 coupe version was removed from the assembly line. Sprint 1.3 and Sprint and 1.7 QV remain in production from the coupe lineup. On all models of the 33rd in 1989, cosmetic changes were made - the front grille began to be painted in the colors of the car, a new lettering appeared on the rear door, tinted windows were included as standarda. In addition, the shape of the combustion chamber and the shape of the piston crown have been changed - for the engine to run on unleaded RON 95 gasoline.

During the same period, the flagship model 33 appeared on the market, a real masterpiece with a 1.7 16v engine, 133 hp (129 with catalyst) in 16v and 16 QV versions. Ruoteclassiche magazine called this car "the classic of tomorrow", thus placing it on a par with the legendary Giulia and Giulietta.

In November 1990, the Alfa 33 was restyled. The changes affected primarily the body, the taillights stretched out in a narrow strip, as a resultThat is why the 33rd began to resemble the Alfa 164. Power steering and a fuel injection system were included as standard equipment.

At the same time, the most powerful version of the 16V QV debuted with a 16-valve 132 hp engine. with., which the Italian press instantly attributed to the "living classics". Soon, the revival of the all-wheel drive modifications, called the P4, took place, and then it was the turn of replacing the carburetors with electronic fuel injection systems.

For some time, a diesel version of the 33rd was also produced - with a 3-cylinder VM turbodiesel with a volume of 1799 cm3.

In September 1991Yes, another all-wheel drive version of the Alfa 33 is released - Permanent 4 (since May 1992, renamed Q4). In the period from the end of 1990 to 1991, the 1.7 and 1.7 16v engines were equipped with catalytic converters.

Imola, Feeling and Hit are released in limited edition shortly before discontinuation. The Imola was equipped with a 1351 cc engine and a 33 16v QV version (sport spoilers, aerodynamic body kit, Recaro seats, alloy wheels) and a slightly modified suspension. Feeling and Hit were also equipped with a 1351 cc engine, but had a slightly different finish.interior.

In 1994, when the Alfa 33 was still on the assembly line, it was replaced by a new model - the Alfa 145, and soon the Alfa 146, equipped with the same engines as the 33rd, with the exception of a slightly modified 1.7 16v. At the same time, the SportWagon was removed from production and for a long period Alfista was deprived of a roomy family car with sports data.

Alfa 33 is a reliable, powerful, high-speed engine in an original and elegant body. This car is a worthy successor to Alfa Romeo, which won more than 10,000 victories on the racetracks of the world.

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