Alfa Romeo 147 History
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Launched at the 2000 Turin Motor Show as a replacement for the 145 and 146 hatchbacks, the 147 (Type 937) was built on the running gear of the larger 156 and featured distinctive three- and five-door hatchback bodies. It won the 2001 European Car of the Year award.
A total of 651,823 units were produced across the 147's ten-year lifespan. The GTA variant used the same 3.2-litre V6 as the 156 GTA. The 147 was eventually replaced by the Giulietta in 2010.
Body styles
- 3-door hatchback
- 5-door hatchback
Notable special editions & performance variants
147 GTA
A 3.2-litre V6 hot hatch version of the 147 — the GTA badge on a small hatchback, producing around 250 hp.
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