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Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 Distinctive

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 Distinctive
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power192.7 PS (142 kW or 190 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
Bore x stroke88.0 x 68.3 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1313 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space378 litres (100 gallons)
Optional cargo space1180 litres (312 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1855 kg (4,089.6 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 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)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Aprox price as new EUR28650
Service interval20,000 km
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