Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
The Arna was the result of a failed badge-engineering program between Alfa Romeo and Nissan, and it's no wonder that it lasted only four years on the market before it was kicked out of the assembly lines.
In theory, Japanese engineering and Italian design should work like a charm. But the Arna was not penned by Italians. Moreover, it was powered by Italian falt-four engines, and the cars were manufactured in Italy. This unwanted child came from a forced marriage between Alfa Romeo and Nissan, which was imposed by the Italian government. The Arna nameplate came from Alfa Romeo Nissan Autoveicoli, and it was a re-badged Nissan Almera N12, a car that was known as Nissan Cherry in Europe.
Its wedged shape was less appealing than the Lancia Delta from the same era or the Golf from Volkswagen. The rectangular headlights flanked the black plastic grille with the Alfa shield in the middle. From its profile, the Arna featured flush door handles and a five-door bodywork, unlike the Pulsar, which was available as a sedan and a three-door version. Italians knew the European market and understood that a three-door won't be successful. Unfortunately, the five-door hatchback was also disliked.
The flat-four engines under the hood were good, but due to the electrical problems that the Arna encountered, Alfa Romeo hardly found customers for it. That led to a dismissal of the joint project in 1987 when the Italian automaker pulled the plug on this vehicle and counted on the successful Alfa Romeo 33.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (63 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1186 cm3 |
Power: | 46.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 63 HP @ 6000 RPM 62 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 88 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97 mph (156 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 53.8 in (1367 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.8/55 in (1,392/1,397 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1874 lbs (850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1186 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6000 RPM 68 HP @ 6000 RPM 67 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 66 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 90 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 53.8 in (1367 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.8/55 in (1,392/1,397 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1874 lbs (850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1351 cm3 |
Power: | 52.2 KW @ 5800 RPM 71 HP @ 5800 RPM 70 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 79 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 107 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97 mph (156 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 53.8 in (1367 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.8/55 in (1,392/1,397 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1874 lbs (850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1351 cm3 |
Power: | 63.2 KW @ 5800 RPM 86 HP @ 5800 RPM 85 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 88 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 119 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | 2 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 53.8 in (1367 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.8/55 in (1,392/1,397 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2028 lbs (920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1490 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 5800 RPM 95 HP @ 5800 RPM 94 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 130 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | 2 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 53.8 in (1367 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.8/55 in (1,392/1,397 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2028 lbs (920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |