Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 (260 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 322 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1590 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.2 s). The top speed reaches 248 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:
- • High-performance engine delivering 260 hp.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.2 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • 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.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 11.1 L/100 km combined.
- • Meets EURO 4 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: 2007 - 2010).
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| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
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| Model: | 159 |
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| Generation: | Sportwagon |
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| Modification (Engine): | 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2008 |
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| End of production: | 2009 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 260 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 81.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 322 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 939 A.000 [Same engine] More details about the engine 939 A.000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 3195 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5.4 l |
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| Coolant: | 10.3 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 85.6 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 11.25:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 248 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.1 kg/Hp, 163.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 202.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.8 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1590 |
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| Max. weight: | 2140 |
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| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
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| Max load: | 550 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1235 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 l |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4660 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1828 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1417-1422 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1578 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 1000 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 960 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 330x28 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 292x22 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Tires size | 225/50 R 17 |
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| Wheel rims size | 7.5 J x 17 |
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| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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