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Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 Sportwagon

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 Sportwagon
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3195 ccm (194.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.28 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3195 ccm (194.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power260.00 PS (191 kW or 256 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque322.00 Nm (32.8 kgf-m or 237.5 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke85.6 x 89.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed237.0 km/h (147.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1440 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Cargo space445 litres (118 gallons)
Optional cargo space1235 litres (326 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1805 kg (3,979.3 pounds)
Max weight with load2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Aprox price as new EUR37130
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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