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Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4

(2007 model)

Brief specs of 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3195 cm3 / 195.0 cu in / 195.0 cu in, 191.0 kW / 256.1 hp / 256.1 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, four wheel drive, consumption 11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg-UK / 21.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Alfa RomeoIssued from2007
Model159 3.2 V6 Q4Issued until
Serie159Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFiat GroupCountryIT

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) weight1845 kg / 4068 lb / 4068 lb
Width1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 inDry weight
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inLoad capacity415 kg / 915 lb / 915 lb
Wheelbase2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 inGross (max.) weight2260 kg / 4982 lb / 4982 lb
Track frontTowing weight1500 kg / 3307 lb / 3307 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 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 cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore85.7 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio0.96
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement3195 cm3 / 195.0 cu in / 195.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity513.38 cm3/cylinder / 31.328 cu in/cylinder / 31.328 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power191.0 kW / 256.1 hp / 256.1 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque322.0 N·m / 237.5 lb·ft / 237.5 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)76.4 kW / 102.5 hp / 102.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output59.8 kW/l / 1.314 bhp/cu in / 1.314 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque100.8 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

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

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio140.9 kW/ton / 106.8 bhp/ton / 106.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel 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 topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg-UK / 21.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions205 g/km / 330 g/mi / 330 g/mi
  Range625 km / 388 mi / 388 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontWishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rearMulti-link
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4

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