1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.0 TS 2.0 Twin Spark
Summary:
A speedy beauty
Faults:
The fuel tank was badly corroded at 200.000 km.
The flexible parts blew from the trans axle at 230.000 giving it a sound like a thunder when revving up to more than 4.000.
Alfa Romeo Control and warning system gave an occasional light show usually meaning every thing's just fine.
General Comments:
The car is relatively light and has 150 hp giving it the push of a rocket, but only at more than 4.500 rpm.
Road behavior is extremely good due to nice construction of trans axle (expensive for maintenance), with the right tires it sticks like glue to the road.
Exceptionally good looking car with old fashioned mean look (I admit this counts mainly for TS and V6 versions), it doesn't need these ridiculous "angry-eyebrows" you see these days for some cars (somehow mostly German brands)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th June, 2003
2nd Feb 2026, 12:27
Interesting review.
This car, as you rightly say, was quite fast and very powerful. Even with the 1.6 engine it was fast; the 2.0 gave it a power that, given the car's low weight, made it incredibly fast.
In the '80s, it was the dream of many, especially if it was red.