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Alfa Romeo 156 SW 3.2 V6 GTA

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 SW 3.2 V6 GTA
Year2002
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3179 ccm (193.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Displacement3179 ccm (193.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power250.7 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke93.0 x 78.0 mm (3.7 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1635 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space360 litres (95 gallons)
Optional cargo space1180 litres (312 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1535 kg (3,384.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1955 kg (4,310.0 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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