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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating80 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 driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.29 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power199.70 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque385.00 Nm (39.3 kgf-m or 284.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Bore x stroke82.1 x 90.4 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1225 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 330 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 292 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1630 kg (3,593.5 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions179.0 g/km
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