Alfa Romeo 156 932 1.9 JTD (105 Hp)


Alfa Romeo 156:

The Alfa Romeo 156 is a compact executive car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Alfa Romeo. It was introduced at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show as the replacement for the Alfa Romeo 155. The 156 received a positive reception and in the following year went on to win the 1998 European Car of the Year award. The 156 saloon was discontinued in Europe late in 2005, while the Q4 Crosswagon continued in production until the end of 2007.
Cars were assembled at the Fiat Group factory in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy and at a General Motors facility in Rayong, Thailand. Production in Thailand began in March 2002 and ran for only a couple of years. The cars produced there were targeted for the Asia-Pacific markets. Between 1996 and 2007, 673,435 units of the 156 were produced....(Read more on Wikipedia)

932 Overview:

Alfa Romeo 156 (932). With 255 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1270 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.5 s). The top speed reaches 188 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (155 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 8.6 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.5 L/100 km for its class.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Standard trunk space (380 L) suitable for daily needs.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

General:
Brand:Alfa Romeo
Model:156
Generation:932
Modification (Engine):1.9 JTD (105 Hp)
Start of production:1997
End of production:2000
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:105 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre:55 Hp/l
Torque:255 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:AR 32302
Engine displacement:1910
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:4.2 l
Coolant:6.1 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:82 mm
Piston Stroke:90.4 mm
Compression ratio:18.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Diesel
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:5.8 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:10.5 sec
Maximum speed:188 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:12.1 kg/Hp, 82.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:5 kg/Nm, 200.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1270
Max. weight:1770
Max load:500
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:380 l
Fuel tank capacity:63 l
Size:
Length:4430 mm
Width:1745 mm
Height:1415 mm
Wheelbase:2595 mm
Front track:1519 mm
Rear (Back) track:1506 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/65 R15
Wheel rims size6Jx15
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionSeveral levers and rods

If you could change one thing about the Alfa Romeo 156, what would it be?