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Alfa Romeo 156 V6 Q-System

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 V6 Q-System
Year1998
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.5 litres/100 km (13.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.35 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power190.3 PS (140 kW or 188 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque222.00 Nm (22.6 kgf-m or 163.7 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke88.0 x 68.3 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed227.0 km/h (141.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1412 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space360 litres (95 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 284 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 251 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1350 kg (2,976.2 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
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