Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Ti
Discussion
Hi All,
Here are a few pics of my 147 which I picked up today! Its the 150bhp JTD Ti which pulls surprisingly well! This is my first diesel so im still getting used to the powerbands and when to change gear, its certainly alot nicer to drive than my old Celica however.
And to quote Mr Clarkson "You cannot be a true petrolhead until you’ve owned an Alfa Romeo"
Here are a few pics of my 147 which I picked up today! Its the 150bhp JTD Ti which pulls surprisingly well! This is my first diesel so im still getting used to the powerbands and when to change gear, its certainly alot nicer to drive than my old Celica however.
And to quote Mr Clarkson "You cannot be a true petrolhead until you’ve owned an Alfa Romeo"
I think the wheels suit it well regardless of the fact theyre not original.
Used to regularly drive one of these only with a q2 diff in it, flip me that used to handle well for a fwd diesel!
Great engine that actually feels like it likes to rev, sounds quite nice high up the range too. Did get caught off guard a couple of times though when I went to floor it and wasnt in the turbo range, always used to feel a bit on or off with the power but I bloody loved it and is certainly the most characterful modern diesel I have ever driven.
Nice buy! Now go get it remapped! Pretty sure the ducati corse versions of these ran 170bhp?
Used to regularly drive one of these only with a q2 diff in it, flip me that used to handle well for a fwd diesel!
Great engine that actually feels like it likes to rev, sounds quite nice high up the range too. Did get caught off guard a couple of times though when I went to floor it and wasnt in the turbo range, always used to feel a bit on or off with the power but I bloody loved it and is certainly the most characterful modern diesel I have ever driven.
Nice buy! Now go get it remapped! Pretty sure the ducati corse versions of these ran 170bhp?
seismic22 said:
I think the wheels suit it well regardless of the fact theyre not original.
Used to regularly drive one of these only with a q2 diff in it, flip me that used to handle well for a fwd diesel!
Great engine that actually feels like it likes to rev, sounds quite nice high up the range too. Did get caught off guard a couple of times though when I went to floor it and wasnt in the turbo range, always used to feel a bit on or off with the power but I bloody loved it and is certainly the most characterful modern diesel I have ever driven.
Nice buy! Now go get it remapped! Pretty sure the ducati corse versions of these ran 170bhp?
More doesn't necessarily make it better in my opinion. It's nice to have the extra umph, however for me how the car drives and handles is more important.Used to regularly drive one of these only with a q2 diff in it, flip me that used to handle well for a fwd diesel!
Great engine that actually feels like it likes to rev, sounds quite nice high up the range too. Did get caught off guard a couple of times though when I went to floor it and wasnt in the turbo range, always used to feel a bit on or off with the power but I bloody loved it and is certainly the most characterful modern diesel I have ever driven.
Nice buy! Now go get it remapped! Pretty sure the ducati corse versions of these ran 170bhp?
I have the 140bhp in my 156 SW and I agree with your comments. It's a fantastic engine, very characterful for a diesel and sounds quite good.
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