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Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 CAE

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 CAE
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2959 ccm (180.56 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving19.4 litres/100 km (12.12 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.0 litres/100 km (18.09 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.29 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2959 ccm (180.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power219.7 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
Bore x stroke93.0 x 72.6 mm (3.7 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed236.0 km/h (146.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1419 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 310 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 276 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1550 kg (3,417.2 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity69.0 litres (18.23 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions310.0 g/km
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