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Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3175 ccm (193.74 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.1 litres/100 km (14.66 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.7 litres/100 km (20.19 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3175 ccm (193.74 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 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 stroke87.5 x 88.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1437 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 330 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 292 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1740 kg (3,836.0 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Service interval20,000 km
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