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Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTS

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTS

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1908 cm3 / 116.4 cu in / 116.4 cu in, 118.0 kW / 158.2 hp / 158.2 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 190.0 N·m / 140.1 lb·ft / 140.1 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 212 km/h / 132 mph / 132 mph top speed, consumption 8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Alfa RomeoIssued from2006
Model159 1.9 JTSIssued until
Serie159Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFiat GroupCountryIT,BR,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)405 l / 14.30 cu ft / 14.30 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4910 l / 173.40 cu ft / 173.40 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)405 l / 14.30 cu ft / 14.30 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4670 mm / 183.9 in / 183.9 inTotal (curb) weight1555 kg / 3428 lb / 3428 lb
Width1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 inDry weight
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inLoad capacity445 kg / 981 lb / 981 lb
Wheelbase2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 inGross (max.) weight2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb
Track frontTowing weight1500 kg / 3307 lb / 3307 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity701 l / 154.2 UK gal / 185.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.21 m2 / 23.8 sq ft / 23.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.66 m2 / 7.1 sq ft / 7.1 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)16.5 kW / 22.1 hp / 22.1 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyDirect injection (DI)Engine displacement1908 cm3 / 116.4 cu in / 116.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity464.70 cm3/cylinder / 28.358 cu in/cylinder / 28.358 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power118.0 kW / 158.2 hp / 158.2 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationMax. torque190.0 N·m / 140.1 lb·ft / 140.1 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)47.2 kW / 63.3 hp / 63.3 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output61.8 kW/l / 1.359 bhp/cu in / 1.359 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque99.6 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed212 km/h / 132 mph / 132 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio102.9 kW/ton / 78.0 bhp/ton / 78.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions175 g/km / 282 g/mi / 282 g/mi
  Range8057 km / 5008 mi / 5008 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontWishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rearMulti-link
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front205/55R16WTyres rear205/55-R16
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTS

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