Alfa Romeo 145 and 146

{{short description|Small family cars produced by Alfa Romeo}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}} {{Infobox automobile | name = {{unbulleted list |Alfa Romeo 145|Alfa Romeo 146}} | image = Alfa Romeo 145 001.JPG | caption = Alfa Romeo 145 Quadrifoglio | manufacturer = [[Alfa Romeo]] | production = {{Unbulleted list |1994–2000 (145) |1995–2000 (146) }} | assembly = Italy: [[Alfa Romeo Pomigliano d'Arco plant|Pomigliano d'Arco plant]], [[Campania]]<ref name="alfaromeo.com.">{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeo.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/ALFAROMEO_COM/history/history.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0370253775.1186245294@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccceaddljdekgdfcefecejgdfiidgnk.0&categoryOID=-1073750523&contentOID=1073793999 |title=The company |access-date=4 August 2007 |website=alfaromeo.com}}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | designer = {{unbulleted list |[[Chris Bangle]] at Centro Stile Fiat (145)<ref name="cardesignnews.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/designers/whos_where/display/store4/item149641/ |title=Chris Bangle resigns |website=cardesignnews.com |access-date=4 August 2007 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206135531/http://cardesignnews.com/site/designers/whos_where/display/store4/item149641/ |archive-date=6 February 2009 }}</ref> |Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under [[Walter de Silva]] (146) }} | class = [[Small family car]] ([[C-segment|C]]) | body_style = {{Unbulleted list |3-door [[hatchback]] (145) |5-door hatchback (146) }} | layout = [[Longitudinal engine|Longitudinal]] [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] (''Boxer'') [[Transverse_engine|Transverse]] front-engine, front-wheel-drive (''Twin Spark'') | platform = [[Fiat Tipo Due platform|Type Two]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fiat-tipo-portugal.com/curiosidades.htm#TDUE |title=Curiosidades | trans-title = Curiosa | language = pt | date = 2008-07-01 | work=Fiat Tipo Portugal | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100618144111/http://www.fiat-tipo-portugal.com/curiosidades.htm |archive-date=18 June 2010 }}</ref> ''(Tipo Due)'' | related = {{Unbulleted list |[[Fiat Tipo (Type 160)|Fiat Tipo]] (160) |[[Lancia Delta#Second generation|Lancia Delta]] |[[Alfa Romeo Sportut]] }} | engine = {{Unbulleted list |'''Petrol:''' 1.4 L ''[[Alfa Romeo Boxer engine|Boxer]]'' [[Flat-four engine|Flat-4]] |1.6 L ''Boxer'' Flat-4 |1.7 L ''Boxer'' Flat-4 |1.4 L ''[[Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine|Twin Spark]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]] |1.6 L ''Twin Spark'' I4 |1.8 L ''Twin Spark'' I4 |2.0 L ''Twin Spark'' I4 |'''Diesel:''' 1.9 L [[turbo-diesel]] I4 |1.9 L ''[[JTD engine|JTD]]'' turbo-diesel I4 }} | transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] | wheelbase = {{Convert|2540|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{Unbulleted list |'''145''' |1994–1999: {{Convert|4093|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} |1999–2001: {{Convert|4061|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} |'''146''' |1995–1999: {{Convert|4257|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} |1999–2001: {{Convert|4235|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}}} | width = {{Convert|1712|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{Convert|1426|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | weight = {{Convert|1140|-|1275|kg|abbr=on}} | predecessor = [[Alfa Romeo 33]] | successor = [[Alfa Romeo 147]] | sp = uk }}

The '''Alfa Romeo 145''' (Type 930A) and the '''Alfa Romeo 146''' (Type 930B) are [[small family car]]s produced by Italian automobile manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] between 1994 and 2000. The 145 is a three-door [[hatchback]] and was launched at the 1994 [[Turin Motor Show]], while the 146 is a five-door hatchback, launched in 1995 to replace the [[Alfa Romeo 33]].

The 145 and 146 share exterior and interior components from the [[B-pillar]] forwards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/used/alfa-romeo/146-hatchback/full-review/24847-5 |title=Full review of Used Alfa Romeo 146 Hatchback What Car? |website=whatcar.com |access-date=5 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_146.shtml |title=Alfa Romeo 146 review |website=alfaworkshop.co.uk |date=26 January 2007 |access-date=5 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 221,037 145s and 233,295 146s were built.

==History== [[File:Alfa Romeo 146 base model rear (Portugal).jpg|thumb|left|Alfa Romeo 146]] Development of ''Tipo 930'', the replacement for the ageing [[Alfa Romeo 33|33]] in the competitive family [[hatchback]] market, lasted four years.<ref name="145corriere94">{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1994/luglio/07/dall_Alfa_ecco_auto_che_co_0_940707152.shtml |title=Dall'Alfa ecco l'auto che non c'era |first1=Paolo |last1=Artemi |first2=Nestore |last2=Morosini |date=7 July 1994 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> The first offspring of the project, the three door 145, made its début on static display at the April 1994 [[Turin Motor Show]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1994/aprile/24/vedo_non_tocco_co_0_9404241208.shtml |title=Ti vedo e non ti tocco |first=Marco |last=Matteucci |date=24 April 1994 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> and then at the [[Paris Motor Show]] in July;<ref name="145corriere94" /> a simultaneous European commercial launch was planned for 9 September, but it was delayed until October.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1994/settembre/08/dal_ottobre_145_vendita_co_0_9409089146.shtml |title=Dal 15 ottobre 145 in vendita |date=8 September 1994 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref>

In April 1992, work began on a second car, the 146 or ''Tipo 930B'', derived from and to be sold alongside the 145; with its more traditional Alfa Romeo style, it was aimed at a different clientele, that of the outgoing 33.<ref name="146corriere5/95">{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1995/maggio/04/Sportiva_con_linea_famiglia_co_0_9505047896.shtml |title=Sportiva con linea da famiglia |first=Nestore |last=Morosini |date=4 May 1995 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> The 146 premiered in November 1994 at the [[Bologna Motor Show]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1994/novembre/26/secondo_passo_ecco_146_co_0_94112612305.shtml |title=Secondo passo, ecco 146 |first=Paolo |last=Artemi |date=26 November 1994 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> and went on sale in May 1995.<ref name="146corriere4/95">{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1995/aprile/29/Arriva_146_Alfa_formato_famiglia_co_0_9504291218.shtml |title=Arriva 146, l'Alfa formato famiglia |trans-title=146 arrives, the family-sized Alfa |first=Nestore |last=Morosini |date=29 April 1995 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref>

At launch, the engine line up for both cars comprised a 1.9 litre inline four [[Diesel engine|turbo diesel]] and the [[Alfa Romeo Boxer engine|boxer]] petrol engines from the 33, in 1.3{{efn|The same 1,351 cc engine was badged 1.4 on some markets, e.g. on the German one.}} 8 valve, 1.6 8 valve and range topping 1.7 16 valve forms.<ref name="146corriere4/95" /><ref name="AR83">{{cite book |title=Automobil Revue '83 |editor-last=Büschi |editor-first=Hans-Ulrich |publisher=Hallwag, AG |pages=170–171 |location=Berne, Switzerland |volume=78 |date=10 March 1983 |isbn=3-444-06065-3}}</ref> Depending on the market, the engines were available in either or both base and better equipped '''L''' (for "Lusso") [[Automotive trim nomenclature|trim levels]]; L trim standard equipment was richer on larger engined cars.[[File:Alfa Romeo 145 002.JPG|thumb|left|Alfa Romeo 145 Quadrifoglio, rear view]] ===Quadrifoglio and ''ti''=== Flagship sport models with the two litre 16 valve [[Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine|Twin Spark]] inline four engine from the [[Alfa Romeo 155|155]] arrived a year after the début: the 145 Quadrifoglio and 146 ''ti''. Each of the two litre versions had a unique trim level; both included more standard equipment than the L trims, like [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]], leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob and [[Momo_(company)|Momo]] sport seats.

The '''145 Quadrifoglio''' ('''145 Cloverleaf''' in the United Kingdom), launched at the September 1995 [[Frankfurt Motor Show]] and on sale from October,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1995/settembre/09/Trasparenze_super_motori_anche_curve_co_0_95090911049.shtml |title=Trasparenze e super motori, ma anche curve nelle code |first=Paolo |last=Artemi |date=9 September 1995 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> had deep body colour side skirts with "green cloverleaf" badges and five hole alloy wheels.

The '''146 ''ti'''''{{efn|The acronym, standing for ''turismo internazionale''–international touring, evoked the sport versions of the first [[Alfa Romeo Giulietta (750/101)|Alfa Romeo Giulietta]].}} went on sale in February 1996.<ref name="corriere ti">{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1996/febbraio/08/Sulla_coda_del_Biscione_rispunta_co_0_9602088804.shtml |title=Sulla coda del "Biscione" rispunta la mitica sigla Ti |trans-title=The mythical Ti badge is back on the "Biscione's" tail |first=Luca |last=Delli Carri |date=8 February 1996 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> It came with painted side skirts, a boot spoiler and twelve hole alloy wheels. Two litre cars were equipped with stiffer suspension, uprated all [[Disk brake|disk]] braking system, ABS, wider, lower profile tyres and 'quick rack' direct steering (also seen on the 155, GTV and Spider) which improved responsiveness, but also compromised the turning circle.

===First revisions=== [[File:1997 Alfa Romeo 145 TD.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Alfa Romeo 145 TD]] From January 1997, all the boxers were phased out in favour of 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 versions of the Twin Spark 16 valve engine.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1996/dicembre/05/nuovi_cuori_Alfa_eterna_giovinezza_co_0_9612059388.shtml |title=I nuovi cuori Alfa, l'eterna giovinezza Lancia |trans-title=Alfa's new hearts, Lancia's eternal youth |first=Paolo |last=Artemi |date=5 December 1996 |newspaper=[[Corriere della Sera]] |language=it |access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="carsfromitaly.net">{{cite web |url=http://www.carsfromitaly.net/alfaromeo/index.html |title=Alfa Romeo/Models/Alfa Romeo 145 & 146 |access-date=1 August 2007 |website=carsfromitaly.net |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070731140300/http://carsfromitaly.net/alfaromeo/index.html| archive-date=31 July 2007 |url-status = live}}</ref> 1.8 litre cars adopted the sport chassis, steering, and brakes of the Quadrifoglio/''ti'', and also offered some of their optional equipment such as the sport seats. At the same time, the interior was updated: a new [[air conditioning]] system, a redesigned dashboard and an upholstered insert were fitted for left-hand drive cars.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/2019 |title=Alfa Romeo al 57º Salone Inter. Dell'Automobile di Francoforte |website=alfaromeopress.com |date= 1 September 1997|language=it |access-date=15 January 2015}}</ref> Right-hand drive cars retained the previous dashboard design. Outside changes were minor: new wheel covers and alloy wheels and a wider choice of paint colours.

In September 1997, Alfa Romeo introduced the '''Junior''', a trim level targeted at young buyers that combined the sport styling and chassis setup of the range topping models, with the affordable entry level 1.4 powertrain,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/2013 |title=Alfa 146 Junior: Giovane con grinta |website=alfaromeopress.com |date= 1 September 1997|language=it |access-date=15 January 2015}}</ref> later the 1.6 engine was added to this trim as well. Based on the 1.4 L, Junior cars were distinguished by the Quadrifoglio's side skirts with "Junior" badges, specific 15-inch alloy wheels, and the stainless-steel exhaust tip (as well as, on the 146, the boot spoiler) from the ''ti''.

By March 1998, 1.8 and 2.0 Twin Spark engines received the updates first introduced on the [[Alfa Romeo 156|156]]; due to [[variable length intake manifold]]s the two powertrains gained 4 to 5 PS and reached peak torque at engine speeds some 500 rpm lower.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/2046 |title=Alfa 145 e 146 al 68º Salone di Ginevra |website=alfaromeopress.com |date= 3 March 1998|language=it |access-date=15 January 2015}}</ref>

===1999 restyling=== [[File:Alfa Romeo 145 first registered in UK October 2000 1598cc photographed at Knebworth.jpg|thumb|145 Pack Sport (post-facelift)]] At the [[Geneva Motor Show]] in March 1999, Alfa Romeo introduced the restyled '99 line up for both models.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/2199 |title=69º Salone di Ginevra: Alfa 145 e 146 |website=alfaromeopress.com |date=8 March 1999|language=it |access-date=16 January 2015}}</ref> The new [[common rail]] direct injection 1.9 [[JTD engine|turbo-diesel JTD engine]] replaced the 1.9 TD.

The main changes outside were new, body colour bumpers with round fog lights and narrow protection strips; the interior got new upholstery and detail trim changes such as chrome vent surrounds. Optional side airbags complemented the already available passenger and standard driver airbags.

The ''Junior'' trim level was discontinued, in favour of "pack sport" option package that included side skirts, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel and sport seats, all standard features on the two litre models. A second "pack lusso" package offered leather steering wheel, velour upholstery and mahogany wood trim.

In September of the next year, at the [[Paris Motor Show]] the all-new [[Alfa Romeo 147|147]] was officially launched.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alfaromeopress.com/press/article/114 |title=L'Alfa Romeo al 74º Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile di Parigi - Press Releases - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles EMEA Press |publisher=Alfaromeopress.com |date=27 September 2000 |access-date=19 February 2016}}</ref> Eventually, in 2000, the 145 and 146 were superseded by the all-new 147, which was a far bigger commercial success, with its acclaimed front end styling and improved quality.

==Specifications== Based, as they were, on the Fiat Group's ''Tipo Due'' (Type Two) platform, the 145 and 146 had a unibody structure, front [[MacPherson strut]] and rear [[trailing arm]] suspension. A peculiarity of these cars is that they were designed to be fitted with both longitudinal engines (the older Boxers) and with transverse engines (the diesels and the Twin Spark).

The former were mounted in the same configuration as on the 33 or Alfasud, that is longitudinally overhanging the front axle with the gearbox towards the cabin; the latter in the conventional transverse position with the gearbox to the left side. All engines were coupled to a five speed [[manual transmission]]s. Steering was [[rack and pinion]], with standard hydraulic power assistance.

===Engines=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;" |- ! Engine ! Layout ! Displacement Bore x stroke ! Valvetrain ! style="width:14%;"| Fuel and intake systems ! Peak power ! Peak torque ! Production period |- ! colspan=8 | Petrol engines |- | '''1.4'''* | [[Flat-four engine|H4]] | 1,351 cc {{nowrap|80.0 x 67.2 mm}} | [[SOHC]] 8V | [[Weber carburetor|Weber]]-[[Magneti Marelli|Marelli]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]] | {{convert|90|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|115|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 4,400 rpm | 1994–1997 |- | '''1.4 T.Spark 16V'''** | [[Straight-four engine|I4]] [[Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine|TS]] | 1,370 cc 82.0 x 64.9 mm | [[DOHC]] 16V, [[Variable valve timing|VVT]] | [[Motronic]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]] | {{convert|103|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,300 rpm | {{convert|124|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 4,600 rpm | 01/1997–2000 |- | '''1.6''' | H4 | 1,596 cc 84.0 x 72.0 mm | [[SOHC]] 8V | [[Motronic]] or [[Rochester Products Division|Rochester]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]] | {{convert|103|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|135|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 4,500 rpm | 1994–1997 |- | '''1.6 T.Spark 16V''' | I4 [[Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine|TS]] | 1,598 cc 82.0 x 75.6 mm | [[DOHC]] 16V, [[Variable valve timing|VVT]] | [[Motronic]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]] | {{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,300 rpm | {{convert|144|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 4,500 rpm | 01/1997–2000 |- | '''1.7 16V''' | H4 | 1,712 cc 87.0 x 72.0 mm | [[DOHC]] 16V | [[Motronic]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]] | {{Convert|129|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500 rpm | {{convert|149|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 4,300 rpm | 1994–1997 |- | rowspan=2 | '''1.8 T.Spark 16V''' | rowspan=2 | I4 [[Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine|TS]] | rowspan=2 | 1,747 cc 82.0 x 82.7 mm | rowspan=2 | [[DOHC]] 16V, [[Variable valve timing|VVT]] | [[Motronic]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]] | {{Convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,300 rpm | {{convert|169|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | 01/1997–03/1998 |- | [[Motronic]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]], [[Variable length intake manifold|VLIM]] | {{Convert|144|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500 rpm | {{convert|169|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm | 03/1998–2000 |- | rowspan=2 | '''2.0 T.Spark 16V''' | rowspan=2 | I4 [[Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine|TS]], 2 [[Balance shaft]] | rowspan=2 | 1,970 cc 83.0 x 91.0 mm | rowspan=2 | [[DOHC]] 16V, [[Variable valve timing|VVT]] | [[Motronic]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]] | {{Convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,200 rpm | {{convert|187|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | 10/1995–03/1998 |- | [[Motronic]] [[Multi-point fuel injection|MPI]], [[Variable length intake manifold|VLIM]] | {{Convert|155|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm | {{convert|187|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm | 03/1998–2000 |- ! colspan=8 | Diesel engines |- | '''1.9 TD'''* | I4 | 1,929 cc 82.6 x 90.0 mm | [[SOHC]] 8V | [[Injection pump]], [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[intercooler]] | {{Convert|90|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,100 rpm | {{convert|191|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 2,400 rpm | 1994–1999 |- | '''1.9 JTD''' | I4 | 1,910 cc 82.0 x 90.4 mm | [[SOHC]] 8V | [[Common rail|Common rail DI]], [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[intercooler]] | {{Convert|105|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|255|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} at 2,000 rpm | 1999–2000 |- | colspan=8 | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Continental European markets only. <nowiki>**</nowiki> Continental Europe and Ireland only.<ref name="Parker's">{{cite web |url=http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/alfa-romeo/145/hatchback-1994/ |title=Alfa Romeo 145 (94-01) – Facts and Figures |access-date=14 December 2009 |website=Parker's}}</ref><ref name="Parker's2">{{cite web |url=http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/alfa-romeo/146/saloon-1995/ |title=Alfa Romeo 146 (95-01) – Facts and Figures |access-date=14 December 2009 |website=Parker's}}</ref><ref name=owersmanual>{{cite book |title=145 Owners manual |author=Alfa Romeo |url=http://forum.alfa145.com/uploads/owners_manual/07.%20Technical%20Specifications.pdf | pages = 183–186 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331081724/http://forum.alfa145.com/uploads/owners_manual/07.%20Technical%20Specifications.pdf |archive-date= 2016-03-31 |url-status = dead | via = Alfa Romeo 145 - 146 Forum | publisher = Fiat Auto S.p.A. | location = Turin, Italy | date = July 1999 }}</ref><ref name="BK00">{{cite book |title=Bilkatalogen 2000 ''(Swedish edition of German ''Auto Katalog'')'' |editor=Åhman, Michael |publisher=Auto Motor & Sport Sverige AB |location=Solna, Sweden |pages=178–179 |year=1999}}</ref> |}

===Performance=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;" |- ! colspan=12 | Alfa Romeo 145 |- ! rowspan="2" style="width:15%;"| Model | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.4''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.4 TS 16V''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.6''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.6 TS 16V''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.7 16V''' | colspan=2| '''1.8 TS 16V''' | colspan=2| '''2.0 Quadrifoglio''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.9 TD''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.9 JTD''' |- |width=7%| 140 PS |width=7%| 144 PS |width=7%| 150 PS |width=7%| 155 PS |- ! style="line-height:1.2em;" | Top speed km/h [mph] |{{convert|178|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|185|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|185|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|195|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|200|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|205|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|207|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|210|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|211|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|178|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|185|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}} |- ! style="line-height:1.2em;" | Acceleration {{nowrap|0–100 km/h}} {{nowrap|(0–62 mph)}} |12.5 s||11.2 s||11.0 s||10.2||9.8 s||9.2 s||9.1 s||8.4 s||8.3 s||12.0 s||10.4 s |}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%; width:92%" |- ! colspan=12 | Alfa Romeo 146 |- ! rowspan="2" style="width:15%;"| Model | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.4''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.4 TS 16V''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.6''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.6 TS 16V''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.7 16V''' | colspan=2| '''1.8 TS 16V''' | colspan=2| '''2.0 ''ti''''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.9 TD''' | rowspan="2" style="width:7%;"| '''1.9 JTD''' |- |width=7%| 140 PS |width=7%| 144 PS |width=7%| 150 PS |width=7%| 155 PS |- ! style="line-height:1.2em;" | Top speed km/h [mph] |{{convert|179|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|187|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|187|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|197|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|201|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|207|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|209|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|215|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|216|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|179|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}}||{{convert|187|km/h|mph|0|abbr=values|disp=sqbr}} |- ! style="line-height:1.2em;" | Acceleration {{nowrap|0–100 km/h}} {{nowrap|(0–62 mph)}} |12.8 s||11.5 s||11.5 s||10.5 s||10.2 s||9.4 s||9.3 s||8.5 s||8.4 s||12.5 s||10.5 s |}

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==External links== {{Commons category multi|Alfa Romeo 145|Alfa Romeo 146}} *[http://www.alfa145.co.uk/index2.html Alfa Romeo 145 / 146 Technical Centre] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213101/http://www.alfa145.co.uk/index2.html |date=3 March 2016 }}

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