Introduced
at the Turin Motorshow of 1969, the Junior Z (or GT 1300 Junior Zagato,
to give it its full name) was effectively a GT1300 Junior with a new body
designed by Zagato. It thus had the same dohc 1290c engine mounted at the
front driving the rear wheels through the same transmission, whilst the
wheelbase was that of the Spider. A two seat coupe, it was the body which
made it stand out, especially the novel front 'grille', a single piece
of perspex with the grille cut out and allowing cooling air in.
In November 1972, at the Turin Motorshow, the new 1600 Junior Zagato was released. Using the updated Giulia 1600 mechanicals it also differed from its earlier brother in minor detailing such as the rear lights, bumpers, dashboard, tailpipe and lettering. Production continued until 1975.
Total production volumes were :
1300 : 1108
1600 : 402
There are separate pages for the Giulia Berlinas, Bertone Coupes, Giulia TZ and the Spider Duetto.
Technical Details
| Driveline | longitudinal engine at front with rear wheel drive |
| Engine | 1290cc (74x75mm) dohc 4 cylinder with 89bhp @ 6,000rpm
1570cc (78x82mm) dohc 4 cylinder with 109bhp @ 6,000rpm |
| Suspension | front : double wishbone with coil springs and telescopic dampers plus anti-roll bar
rear : independent with coil springs and telescopic dampers (anti-roll bar from 1750) wheelbase : 2250mm track (front/rear) : 1324mm/1274mm |
| Brakes | front : discs
rear : discs dual circuit with assistance |
| Gearbox | 5 speed manual |
| Steering | Recirculating ball |
| Kerb weight | 1300 : 920kg
1600 : 950kg |
Identification
| Model No. | Details | Engine No. |
| 105.93 | 1290cc, from 1970 | AR00530 |
| 115.24 | 1570cc, from 1972 | AR00536*S |
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Links
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