Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.750 TBi (200 Hp)


Alfa Romeo 159:

The Alfa Romeo 159 is a car built by Italian marque Alfa Romeo between 2004 and 2011. It is a large family car in the compact-executive market segment with four-door saloon and five-door estate variants. Introduced at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show as a replacement for the 156, the 159 used the GM/Fiat Premium platform, shared with the Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider as well as the Kamal and Visconti concept cars.
The 159 placed third in the 2006 European Car of the Year awards. Production of the 159 ended in November 2011, with 247,661 cars manufactured. The 159's late transition to what was fundamentally made as an E segment platform resulted in the 159 having excessive weight, a problem shared by the Brera coupé and Spider....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Sportwagon Overview:

Alfa Romeo 159 (Sportwagon). With 320 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~12 l/100km). With a weight of 1480 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.9 s). The top speed reaches 233 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (170 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 9 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 5.4 L/100 km.
  • • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Standard trunk space (445 L) suitable for daily needs.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

  • • Meets EURO 5 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(159: 2008 - 2009).

General:
Brand:Alfa Romeo
Model:159
Generation:Sportwagon
Modification (Engine):1.750 TBi (200 Hp)
Start of production:2009
End of production:2011
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:200 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:114.8 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:320 Nm @ 1400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:939B1000 More details about the engine 939B1000
Engine displacement:1742
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Direct injection
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity:4.25 l
Coolant:6.6 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:83 mm mm
Piston Stroke:80.5 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:12 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.3 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:7.9 sec
Maximum speed:233 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:7.4 kg/Hp, 135.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:4.6 kg/Nm, 216.2 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:7.5 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1480
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1245 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:445 l
Fuel tank capacity:70 l
Size:
Length:4660 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1828 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1417-1422 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1578 mm
Rear (Back) track:1555 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears6
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size225/50 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 ZR19
Wheel rims size17; 18; 19
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link suspension

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