Alfa Romeo SZ Specifications

Specifications taken from the Alfa Romeo UK brochure and Workshop Manual.

Contents
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01 - Capacities 06 - Grease 11 - Timing
02 - Boot 07 - Fluids 12 - Valve Clearances
03 - Cooling system 08 - Gearbox 13 - Weights & Loads
04 - Engine 09 - Dimensions 14 - Wheels & Tyres
05 - Oil 10 - Torques 15 - Maintenance

(Additional conversions by the Author shown in red)

Approximate Refill Capacities
FUEL TANK
67L
FUEL RESERVE
8 to 10L
ENGINE OIL SUMP With filter (*)
6Kg
Without filter (*)
5.5Kg
GEARBOX - DIFFERENTIAL OIL
3.1Kg
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
10L
FRONT AND REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKING
SYSTEM AND CLUTCH: FLUID
0.5Kg
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID CONTAINER
6L
VEHICLE RAISING SYSTEM
~ 1.5Kg
(*) The amount indicated applies to periodic replacement
Boot
Capacity
350 dm3
Length
550mm
Width
1215mm
Cooling System
Cap pressure relief valve
1 +/- 0.1 bar
100 +/- 10 kPa
1.01 +/- 0.1 Kg.cm2
System pressure
1.08 bar
107.9 kPa
1.1 Kg/cm2
Thermostat
Begins to open.. 81C to 85C
Completely open 95C
Bulb travel
>/- 7.5mm
Electric fan
Start
84C to 88C
Cut out
74C to 78C
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Engine
Features
3000
(61.503)
Cycle
Height/4 stroke
Number of cylinders and layout
6 in V at 60 degree angle
Cylinder numbering Running <<<
direction <<<
RH cylinder block
LH cylinder block
Bore and stroke
Cylinder capacity
93 x 72.6mm
2959cm3
Combustion chamber capacity
54.8 cm3
Compression ratio
10
Power output DIN
Maximum .......................... HP (Kw CEE)
210 (152)
at 6200rpm
Torque DIN
Maximum ....................... Kgm (Nm CEE)
25 (245)
at 4500rpm
Octane rating
>/= 95ron
Fluids and Lubricants
Type
Application
Classification
Name
Notes
AGIP
IP
Others
OIL
Engine SA S E
ASTM S E
API SF
Nuovo Sint 2000
SAE 10W40
Sintiax
SAE 10W40
SHELL Super Plus
Motor Oil 15W50
Ambient temp -18C to 40C
Gearbox - Differential SAE J 306 a
API GL - 5
Rotra SX
SAE 75W90
Pontiax H DS
SAE 75W90
SHELL Spirax
80W/90HD
Ambient temp -40C to 150C (2.7kg + 0.4)
Front wheel suspension SAE J 306 a
API GL - 5
Rotra SX
SAE 75W90
Pontiax H DS
SAE 75W90
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Steering box/wheel DEXRON B ATF DEXRON
B 11297
DEXRON FLUID
B 11297
SHELL Dexron II
D20137
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Air conditioning blank blank blank SUNISO 4 G
SUNISO 5 DS
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Vehicle raising blank blank blank LHM blank
GREASE
Engine blank blank blank UNION CARBIDE CHEMICALS COMPANY:
Ucon lubricant
50 HB - 5100
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blank blank blank MILLOIL: Lubricant for elastomer seals blank
blank blank blank ISECO:
Norm. 3671 - 69841
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blank blank blank SIPAL AREXONS -
Carbo-silicon for valves
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blank blank blank ISECO:
Molycote BR2
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blank blank blank ISECO:
Molycote A
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Engine - Fuel System
N.L.G.I. n.1 Grease 15 blank blank Basic Substance:
AI - Ca
blank blank blank ISECO: Molycote Paste G blank
blank blank blank ISECO: Molycote Longterm n.2 blank
blank blank blank REINACH:
E10 TAC
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Engine - Ignition blank blank blank REINACH:
E10 TAC
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Engine - Cooling System blank blank blank Anti-seize
R. GORI Never Seez
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Clutch N.L.G n.3 Grease 33 FD Autogrease FD blank Basic Substance:
Bentonite Polythene
blank blank blank ISECO:
Molykote BR2
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Gearbox N.L.G n.3 Grease 33 FD Autogrease FD blank Basic Substance:
Bentonite Polythene
blank blank blank ISECO: Molycote Longterm n.2 blankblank
blank blank blank ISECO:
Molykote BR2
Transmission blankblank blankblank blankblank ISECO:
Molykote BR2
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ISECO:
Molykote G RAPID
Differential blankblank blankblank blankblank ISECO: Molycote VN 246/c Basic Substance: Li
OPTIMOL: Olistamoly 2LN584
ISECO:
Molykote BR2
N.L.G n.3 Grease 33 FD Autogrease FD blankblank Basic Substance:
Bentonite Polythene
Front-wheel suspension blankblank blankblank blankblank ISECO:
Molykote BR2
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SCHELL
RETINAX AX
ISECO: Ergon Rubber Grease n.3
ESSO
NORVA 275
SPCA:
Spagraph
REINACH: Sferul
B2AR
Antigrippante:
R. GORI Never Seez
ISECO: Molykote Longterm n.2
Front and rear brakes N.L.G.I. n.1 Grease 15 blankblank blankblank Basic substance:
Al - Ca
blankblank blankblank blankblank ATE: Bremszylinder Paste blankblank
MASCHERPA: Molykote
Longterm n.2
Steering box/wheel blankblank blankblank blankblank REINACH:
Sferul B2AR
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SPCA:
Spagraph
ISECO: Ergon
Rubber Grease n.3
ISECO: Molycote Paste G
CALYPSOL
Rear-wheel suspension blankblank blankblank blankblank SPCA:
Spagraph
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ISECO: Ergon
Rubber Grease n.3
Anti-seize:
R. GORI Never Seez
MILLA:
protection LT
HOUGHTON: Rust veto 1064
Wheels and tyres blankblank blankblank blankblank UNION CARBIDE CHEMICALS COMPANY: Ucon lubricant
50 HB - 5100
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MILLOIL: Lubricant for elastomer seals
Air conditioning blankblank blankblank blankblank UNION CARBIDE CHEMICALS COMPANY: Ucon lubricant
50 HB - 5100
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MILLOIL: Lubricant for elastomer seals
FLUIDS Engine - Cooling System blankblank Antifreeze Antifreeze blankblank Inhibited Ethylene Glycol cat: 66280746
blankblank blankblank blankblank Antifreeze (ready for use) cat. 66280754
Brakes - Clutch blankblank AGIP DOT - 4 blankblank blankblank blankblank
blankblank blankblank blankblank ATE "S" blankblank
Air Conditioning blankblank blankblank blankblank Freon 12 blankblank

Gearbox

Differential ratio
11/43
Gear ratios
Gear ratios
1st
2.875
2nd
1.720
3rd
1.226
4th
0.946
5th
0.780
Reverse
3.000

Gear - differential overall ratios

Nominal speed at 1000rpm

1st
Km/h
11.238
10.3
2nd
Km/h
6.723
17.3
3rd
Km/h
4.792
24.2
4th
Km/h
3.698
31.4
5th
Km/h
3.049
38.4
Reverse
Km/h
11.727
9.9
Dimensions
Length
4060mm
Width
1730mm
Height
1310mm
Wheelbase (L)
2510mm
Wheelbase (W)
1464mm
Front overhang
860mm (from centre of wheel)
Rear overhang
690mm (from centre of wheel)
Tightening Torques
Brakes
Item
Nm
Kg/m
lb/ft
Pipes
8 to 10
0.8 to 1
6 to 7.5
Hoses
10 to 15
1 to 1.5
7.5 to 11
Clutch
Item
Nm
Kg/m
lb/ft
Clutch pipe hoses
10 to 15
1 to 1.5
7.5 to 11
Clutch pipe
8 to 10
0.8 to 1
6 to 7.5
Engine
Item
Nm
Kg/m
lb/ft
Cylinder head nuts - rebuild
88.5 to 97.8
9 to 10
65 to 72
Cylinder head nuts - 1,000Km
97.8 to 108.2
10 to 11
72 to 80
Camshaft cap nuts (in oil)
16 to 18
1.6 to 1.8
12 to 13
Camshaft front hub retaining nut
97 to 117
9.9 to 11.9
71 to 86
Main bearing caps (in oil)
84 to 92.7
8.6 to 9.5
62 to 68
Lock nuts for main bearing caps (in oil)
20 to 25
2 to 2.5
15 to 18
Con rod cap screws (in oil)
53.4 to 59
5.4 to 6
39 to 43
Crankshaft pulley retaining nut (in oil)
235
24
173
Screw securing belt tensioner pulley
17 to 20
1.7 to 2
12 to 15
Screw securing earth braid to rear engine cover
18 to 22
1.8 to 2.2
13 to 16
Screw securing earth braid to body strut
11 to 14
1.1 to 1.4
8 to 10
Screw and nut securing earth braid to rear eye of air condition (if fitted)
22 to 28
2.2 to 2.8
15 to 20
Screw securing electronic injection earth cables to upper RH cover
9 to 11
0.9 to 1.1
6 to 8
Screw securing electronic injection earth cables to auxilliary air device screws
5 to 6
0.5 to 0.6
3.5 to 4.5
Screw securing earth braid to air intake box
5 to 6
0.5 to 0.6
3.5 to 4.5
Screw securing earth braid to upper LH cylinder head cover through air intake box
9 to 11
0.9 to 1.1
6 to 8
Screw securing earth cable to thermostat bowl
5 to 6
0.5 to 0.6
3.5 to 4.5
Screw securing earth cable to power steering pump support
18 to 22
1.8 to 2.2
13 to 16
Screw securing oil pump pulley
17.8 to 22.1
1.8 to 2.2
13 to 16
Coolant temp sender
20 to 25
2 to 2.5
15 to 18
Spark plugs
25 to 34
2.5 to 3.5
18 to 25
Exhaust
Item
Nm
Kg/m
lb/ft
Lambda Sensor
50
5.1
37
Wheels
Item
Nm
Kg/m
lb/ft

Hubnuts - first tightening
.............- second tightening

20 to 24
2 to 2.5
15 to 18
5 to 10
0.5 to 1
3.5 to 7
Wheelnuts
88 to 107
9 to 10.9
65 to 79
Timing (Static)
Revs per minute
850 (+50/-0)
-
BTDC
7.5 degrees (+/- 1)
10mm
Valve Clearances
Intake
0.475 to 0.500mm
Exhaust
0.310 to 0.345
Weights and Loads
Total permissable weight (kg)
1430
Kerb weight (kg)
1260
Useful load (kg)
170
Max. permissable gross weight per axle (kg)
Front
772
Rear
658
Seating capacity
2
Wheels and Tyres
Front
Rear
Spare
Rims
7J x 16
8J x 16
3 1/4B x 18
Tubeless tyres
205/55/16
225/50/16
T115/85/18 96M
Inflating pressure (bar) Red'd
2.3
2.3
-
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2.5
2.5
-
Inflating pressure (psi) Red'd
33
33
-
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36
36
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No.

Operation

A (1)

Km x 1000

Notes

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

 

1

Replacement of engine oil and filter

and lubrication system tightness check

X

(2)

2

Valve clearance check

 

 

3

Check on soundness and tension of drive belts

for alternator, air conditioner compressor, power steering pump

X

 

4

Replacement of toothed timing belt(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Replacement of air filter cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Check on air filter cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

7

Replacement of fuel filter cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Check on exhaust discharge

X

 

9

Replacement of exhaust gas oxygen sensor (λ  sensor)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Replacement of spark plugs

 

 

11

Replacement of antifreeze mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

12

Check on brake and clutch fluid

X

(6)

13

Check on speed gear and differential oil level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

Replacement of speed gear and differential oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

Check on soundness of axleshaft protection boots, power steering and steering knuckle caps

X

 

16

Check on tightness of brake system piping

X

 

17

Check on brake pad wear

 

 

(5)

18

Check on handbrake travel

X

 

19

Check on power steering oil level

X

 

20

Check on height regulator oil level

X

 

21

Check on engine compartment electrical (condition and positioning of connector and caps)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

Lubrication of door, bonnet and boot hinges; greasing of bonnet and boot latches

 

 

23

Vehicle testing

X

 

 

(1)A = 1500 to 2500 Km 
(2) Carry out, in any case, once a year. Check oil level frequently (when refueling).
(3) Check more frequently, if using vehicle mainly in dusty areas.
(4) Carry out, in any case, every second year.
(5) Carry out more frequently when driving hard or when driving mainly in mountainous areas.
(6) Replace, in any case, once a year.

 

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