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Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 Distinctive Automatic

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 Distinctive Automatic
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2959 ccm (180.56 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving13.0 litres/100 km (18.09 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2959 ccm (180.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power220.00 PS (162 kW or 217 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque265.00 Nm (27.0 kgf-m or 195.5 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1388 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Cargo space490 litres (129 gallons)
Optional cargo space1180 litres (312 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1585 kg (3,494.3 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 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

Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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