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Alfa Romeo 156 SW 3.2 V6 GTA

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 SW 3.2 V6 GTA
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3178 ccm (193.92 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
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3178 ccm (193.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power250.00 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1629 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Cargo space360 litres (95 gallons)
Optional cargo space1180 litres (312 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control.
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1535 kg (3,384.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1955 kg (4,310.0 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 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)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR40830
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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