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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power210.7 PS (155 kW or 208 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 90.4 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1227 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Optional cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1720 kg (3,792.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2210 kg (4,872.2 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR33830
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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