(1997 model)
| Marque (make) | Alfa Romeo | Issued from | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 156 1.8 Twin Spark 16v | Issued until | |
| Serie | 156 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Fiat Group | Country | IT,BR,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4430 mm / 174.4 in / 174.4 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1745 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1230 kg / 2712 lb / 2712 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2595 mm / 102.2 in / 102.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1519 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1506 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1747 cm3 / 106.6 cu in / 106.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 436.75 cm3/cylinder / 26.652 cu in/cylinder / 26.652 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 105.9 kW / 144.0 hp / 144.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 169.0 Nm / 124.6 lbft / 124.6 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 104.4 kW / 141.9 bhp / 141.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 81.3 kW/l / 1.811 bhp/cu in / 1.811 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 96.74 Nm/l / 0.846 lbft/cu in / 0.846 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.92 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.73 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 115.45 kW/ton / 156.97 bhp/ton / 156.97 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mi/UK gal / 20.6 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 6.4 l/100km / 44.1 mi/UK gal / 36.8 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 8.2 l/100km / 34.4 mi/UK gal / 28.7 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.10 m / 36.42 ft / 36.42 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.DW.TA.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 185/65 VR 15 | Tyres rear | 185/65 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 281 mm / 11.1 in / 11.1 in | Brake diameter rear | 251 mm / 9.9 in / 9.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 Twin Spark 16v
