1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde

Alfa Romeo Milano Verde

Sept 2007 - If you are coming here from the Seattle Craiglist page, please be aware that this is not the car for sale, I am not the seller, etc. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME OR ASK FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE CAR!

I sold this car in 2006 -- no more inquiries please! :) I am leaving this page online solely to keep the Milano statistics available.

This particular Alfa Romeo Milano Verde has been a San Diego car it's entire life.
It was purchased new in Kearny Mesa in 1987. I was the fifth owner, from Sept 2000
through Sept 2006, and used it as a "daily driver" the entire time I owned it.

The Alfa Romeo Milano sedans are considered by some to be the last "true"
Alfa Romeo (i.e., rear-wheel drive). There were four models of the Milano produced 
from 1987 to 1989: three 2.5 liter versions (Silver, Gold, Platinum), and the 3.0 
liter version (Verde, for the green Quadrifoglio emblem).

In a European Car review, the Alfa Romeo Milano Verde was compared favorably
to the Porsche 944 for performance:

   0-60 in 7.7 seconds
   Top speed: 136 mph
   Fuel economy: 21.9 mpg city / 35 mpg highway

Standard features on the Milano Verde model include: power steering, ABS, Recaro
interior (including heated driver's seat), headlight washers, front and rear foglights
(rear are known as the "afterburners"), and a taller 3.55 ratio transaxle (vs
4.11 for the other models).

The Milano Verde model can be spotted immediately, and is differentiated from the 
Silver, Gold and Platinum models, due to the fender flares, side skirts, and rear deck 
spoiler. And, of course, the Quadrifoglio badge on the rear (only affixed to the
highest performance models of all Alfa Romeos).

US Alfa Romeo Milano Model Information

Known as the Alfa 75 in Europe, the Milano was made in four different 
models between 1987 and 1989. The cars were built on a separate production
line, and have US specification bumpers which look different from the 
European version. All cars have Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection.

Standard Features (by model)

Silver
- 2.5 liter V6 (155 hp)
- 5-speed 4.11 rear end
- cloth seats
- 14" steel wheels
Gold
- Same engine and drive line as Silver
- fog lights
- power mirrors
- cloth seats with different pattern
- 14x5.5" alloy wheels
Platinum
- Same engine and transmission as Silver in 1987
- 4.11 limited-slip rear
- alloy wheels
- leather seats with heating and power-adjustable backs
- fog lights
- power/heated outside mirrors
- other luxury car features
- ATE MkII ABS system
- 1988 and 1989 Platinums have self-leveling rear shocks and
  automatic transmission instead of the 5-speed + limited slip setup.
QV (Quadrifoglio Verde)
- 3.0 liter V6
- 5-speed 3.55 limited-slip rear
- alloy wheels
- front/rear fog lights
- power/heated outside mirrors
- power windows/locks/antenna
- air conditioning
- ATE MkII ABS system
- Stiffer springs and bars
- Recaro seats (driver's side heated)
- Fender flares, rocker skirts, and rear deck spoiler
- 1989 models have cruise control and Euro-style front grill

Alfa Romeo Milano Verde statistics

`Engine`
`Type:`	`SOHC V6`
`Displacement:`	`2959 cc`
`HP:`	`183 @5800 rpm`
`Torque (lb-ft):`	`181 @3000 rpm`

`Dimensions`
`Wheelbase:`	`98.8 inches`
`L/W/H:`	`170.5 / 6.42 / 53.1 inches`
`Curb weight:`	`2907 pounds`
`Fuel tank:`	`17.6 US gallons`

`Chassis`
`Front:`	`Upper/lower parallel links, torsion bars, tube shocks, antiroll bar`
`Rear:`	`de Dion tube with double jointed axles, Watts linkage, coil springs, tube shocks, antiroll bar`

`Performance`
`0-60 mph:`	`7.7 seconds`
`0-100 mph:`	`22.4 seconds`
`1/4 mile:`	`16.1 seconds @ 88 mph`
`Fuel economy:`	`22 mpg city, 33 mpg highway`

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