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Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 T.Spark

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 T.Spark

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1969 cm3 / 120.2 cu in / 120.2 cu in, 113.0 kW / 151.5 hp / 151.5 hp @ 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm, 187.0 N·m / 137.9 lb·ft / 137.9 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph top speed, consumption 8.5 l/100km / 33.2 mpg-UK / 27.7 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Alfa RomeoIssued from1997
Model156 2.0 T.SparkIssued until
Serie156Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFiat GroupCountryIT

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4340 l / 153.27 cu ft / 153.27 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 inTotal (curb) weight1250 kg / 2756 lb / 2756 lb
Width1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 inDry weight
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2600 mm / 102.4 in / 102.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.71  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.11 m2 / 22.7 sq ft / 22.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in
FuelStroke91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1969 cm3 / 120.2 cu in / 120.2 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity492.37 cm3/cylinder / 30.046 cu in/cylinder / 30.046 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power113.0 kW / 151.5 hp / 151.5 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm
AspirationMax. torque187.0 N·m / 137.9 lb·ft / 137.9 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)54.6 kW / 73.3 hp / 73.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output57.4 kW/l / 1.261 bhp/cu in / 1.261 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque95.0 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 sPower-to-weight ratio123.3 kW/ton / 93.4 bhp/ton / 93.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)11.7 l/100km / 24.1 mpg-UK / 20.1 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)6.6 l/100km / 42.8 mpg-UK / 35.6 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)8.5 l/100km / 33.2 mpg-UK / 27.7 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range741 km / 461 mi / 461 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front200/60-VR15Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 T.Spark

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