As an Italian alternative to early performance sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz 190E, the Milano is still a highly collectable classic today.
Alfa Romeo is a car manufacturer that often does not get the praise it deserves in a market dominated by illustrious power plants. However, they have been around for over a century and are some of the most experienced in the automotive industry. The classic Alfa Romeo Milano was produced in 1985 after 75 years and was to become a great commercial success.
Over 386,000 units of the car rolled off the assembly line before the car was discontinued in 1992. It was also the last Alfa Romeo that did not share its chassis with a Fiat vehicle. This is because Fiat acquired a controlling stake in the company in 1986 shortly after the start of the Milano. Here are some of the coolest facts about this classic sports sedan.
8th It had a different name
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It took about a year after its first introduction for this classic sports sedan to make it across the ocean to the American market, where it was marketed as the Alfa Romeo Milano. However, it was actually known by a different name to the rest of the world.
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When it debuted in 1985, it was introduced by the company’s executives as the Alfa Romeo 75. This was directly related to the 75th anniversary of the automobile manufacturer in the automobile industry. During this time, famous legends such as the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale and the Alfa Romeo Spider emerged.
7th A worthy performer
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The Alfa Romeo Milano came onto the American market to compete with powerhouses like the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes-Benz 190E. The styling was a bit controversial, but the car was praised for its handling characteristics and especially for the power unit.
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While the rest of the world had mainly 4-cylinder engines with a displacement of 1.6 to 2.0 liters, the Milanos intended for America were equipped with a significantly more powerful V6 engine that developed up to 154 hp.
6th The Alfa Romeo Milano Verde
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In 1987 the Milano range was expanded to include a top equipment variant known as Milano Verde. The car was still powered by a V6, but the displacement had increased to 3.0 liters, and instead of 154 hp, the car now had 183 hp.
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Milano Verde sedans were easy to distinguish by features such as side skirts, rear spoiler and orange indicators in the interior. Fewer than 1,000 units have been produced and as a collector this would be a nice trim option as they are pretty exclusive these days.
5 The other trim levels
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The Verde trim was a late participant in the party. When the Milano was first launched, it was available in three trim levels – silver, gold and platinum. They could all be recognized by the color of the four-leaf clover on the trunk.
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Only one engine option was available in all equipment variants, the Busso V6. However, as the upward trend increased, so did the standard equipment. A good example are the Platinum models, which have received unusual details such as a sunroof and leather interior.
4th The Milan and sophisticated engineering
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The sports sedan may not be much to see, but it actually features quite a bit of advanced tech beneath that boring appearance. For one, it had a rear-mounted gearbox that allowed for better weight distribution.
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The rear brake discs are also on the inside; A technology adopted directly from Alfa Romeo’s F1 racing drivers that reduced the unsprung weight to improve overall handling. Top trim models also have ABS and a limited slip differential.
3 Really quirky interior
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There is no doubt that the Milano was a great car, but it had its drawbacks and some of them are significant enough to be a real nuisance. It’s almost like the same weird exterior design inspiration continues inside the car, and in many ways it wasn’t a good thing.
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For example, the radio was positioned right behind the manual gear stick and could be a real problem while driving. The window switches were also mounted on the ceiling. Roof-mounted controls might look cool on cars like the McLaren Senna, but it just looked silly on the Milano.
2 The unicorn in the lineup
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Yes, Alfa Romeo only made about 900 units of the top of the line Milano Verde equipment, but there was one that was even rarer. the crème de la crème des lot. It was known as the 75 Evoluzione and was built to meet homologation requirements for Group A races in the 1980s.
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It didn’t have the Milano’s V6, but a turbocharged 4-cylinder that was officially rated at 155 horsepower, although the actual power output was likely much higher. Alfa Romeo only produced around 500 units and, interestingly, they were never put on sale in the US.
1 Buy the Alfa Romeo Milano today
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The classic sports sedan always remains in the shadow of cars like the Mercedes Benz 190E. However, the Milano has received some recognition for its strong chassis and famous V6 engine. The most common ones on the market today are understandably the silver and gold trim levels.
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The Platinum and top-end Verde models are harder to find. However, should you be lucky enough to find one, it is most likely a well-kept example. In any case, it is important to only purchase examples with detailed maintenance records as some parts, such as the timing belt, require regular maintenance.
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