Alfa Romeo Junior Z 1972–1975 car dimensions: 4000 mm long, 1550 mm wide and 1280 mm high. Unladen weight is 950 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 250 litres.
Two bucket seats with integrated headrests and a wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel face a leatherette dashboard with analog gauges for speed, revs, water temperature and oil pressure. Switches and toggles handle lights and other basics. An electric switch raises the rear hatch glass a short distance for cabin ventilation. Visibility is good all round but the large glass areas fog easily without strong airflow.
The rear hatch opens onto a 250-litre luggage area suited to soft bags. A small package shelf sits behind the two seats.
Maximum payload is 300 kg based on the 950 kg kerb weight and 1 250 kg gross vehicle weight. No towing ratings appear in the published figures.
The two-seater cabin feels surprisingly roomy with good head and leg room even for taller drivers. Unique bucket seats with integrated headrests provide a low, arms-out driving position. The leatherette dash has a distinctive wing-like shape and a three-spoke wood-rimmed wheel. Large glass areas give excellent all-round vision. Basic ventilation can fog the glass, though the rear hatch opens partially via a dash switch for airflow.
Petrol twin-cam engine with two Weber carburettors
Dual-circuit servo-assisted disc brakes all round
Shares engine, suspension and drivetrain parts with 105/115 series models
The car runs on petrol through its 1570 cc all-alloy twin-cam engine and pair of twin-choke Weber carburettors. The fuel tank sits on the left side.
Mechanicals match mainstream Alfa 105 and 115 cars, so engine, gearbox, suspension and brake parts are straightforward to source and service. The twin-cam is known for reliability with regular oil and filter changes. Body and trim pieces unique to the Zagato shell are scarce.
Standard safety equipment centres on dual-circuit servo-assisted disc brakes at all four wheels plus independent front suspension and a live rear axle with anti-roll bars. No crash-test data appears in period records.
Only 402 examples were built, mostly for the Italian market. Corrosion needs regular checks on the steel body. With common mechanicals the car stays usable as a daily driver if body panels stay intact.
Length 4000 mm, Width 1550 mm, Height 1280 mm, Wheelbase 2250 mm (Junior Z 1972–1975)
Sources: manufacturer data, Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior Z Italian sales brochure, spec panel), Ground clearance, cargo volume, turning circle, airbags and range are not printed.