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Alfa Romeo 146 2.0

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 146 2.0
Year1999
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1970 ccm (120.21 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.58 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.11 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.85 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1970 ccm (120.21 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.10 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque187.00 Nm (19.1 kgf-m or 137.9 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 91.0 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1235 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1040 litres (275 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 257 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 240 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1215 kg (2,678.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4270 mm (168.1 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
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