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Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 Q-System

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 Q-System
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2387 ccm (145.65 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
Displacement2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power191.60 PS (141 kW or 189 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque218.00 Nm (22.2 kgf-m or 160.8 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed222.0 km/h (137.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1335 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, 276 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1435 kg (3,163.6 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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