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Alfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.2 litres/100 km (13.68 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power187.60 PS (138 kW or 185 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque221.00 Nm (22.5 kgf-m or 163.0 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1307 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space490 litres (129 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 310 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 276 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1435 kg (3,163.6 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity69.0 litres (18.23 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions284.0 g/km
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