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(2005 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3175 cm3 / 193.8 cu in / 193.8 cu in, 190.9 kW / 256.0 hp / 256.0 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 322.0 N·m / 237.5 lb·ft / 237.5 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph top speed, consumption 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg-UK / 20.5 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Alfa Romeo | Issued from | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 159 3.2 V6 Q4 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 159 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Fiat Group | Country | IT |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Giugiaro/Alfa Romeo | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4910 l / 173.40 cu ft / 173.40 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4660 mm / 183.5 in / 183.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1740 kg / 3836 lb / 3836 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1828 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1417 mm / 55.8 in / 55.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1578 mm / 62.1 in / 62.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1555 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.20 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V6) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.5 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Fuel supply | MED 7.6.2 direct injection | Engine displacement | 3175 cm3 / 193.8 cu in / 193.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 529.17 cm3/cylinder / 32.292 cu in/cylinder / 32.292 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.2 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 190.9 kW / 256.0 hp / 256.0 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 322.0 N·m / 237.5 lb·ft / 237.5 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 95.2 kW / 127.6 hp / 127.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 60.1 kW/l / 1.321 bhp/cu in / 1.321 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 101.4 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.75 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.9 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 147.1 kW/ton / 111.5 bhp/ton / 111.5 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 15.9 l/100km / 17.8 mpg-UK / 14.8 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.5 l/100km / 33.2 mpg-UK / 27.7 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg-UK / 20.5 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 270 g/km / 434 g/mi / 434 g/mi | |
| Range | 609 km / 378 mi / 378 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Multi-link | Suspension rear | Independent, Double wishbones |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 225/50 R 17 | Tyres rear | 225/50 R 17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 292 mm / 11.5 in / 11.5 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4
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