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Alfa Romeo 156 V6

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.00 mm x 68.30 mm 3.46 in x 2.69 in
Cylinders V-6 in 60.0° vee
Displace 2.5 litre 2492 cc (152.071 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic ME2.1 MPi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.20 s
0-100 mph 18.60 s
0-100 km/h 7.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.80 s @ 92.00
Standing km 27.80 s @ 187.00 km/h
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.5/8.4/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 141.67 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1119.5 kPa (162.4 psi)
Specific torque 89.09 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 415.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2595 mm
wheelbase 102.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4430 mm
Length (inches) 174.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1745 mm
Width (inches) 68.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1415 mm
Height (inches) 55.7 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1320 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2910 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.100
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres 205/60 WR 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 284 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.94

General information

RAC rating 28.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 V6 PDF Manual
156 V6 picture
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Year 1997

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