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Alfa Romeo 159
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| Alfa Romeo 159 | |
|---|---|
| Image:Alfa Romeo 159 sedan.jpg | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Parent company | Fiat Group |
| Production | 2005-present |
| Assembly | Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy |
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo 156 |
| Class | Compact executive car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM/Fiat Premium platform |
| Engine(s) | Petrol:Diesel: |
| Transmission(s) | 5 and 6-speed manual 6-speed Sequential manual 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | (sedan/sportwagon) 2700/2703 mm (106.3/106.4 in.) |
| Length | 4660/4661 mm (183.4/183.5 in.) |
| Width | 1828/1830 mm (71.9/72.0 in.) |
| Height | 1417-1422 mm (55.7-55.9 in.) |
| Curb weight | 1480-1680 kg (3262-3703 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 70 L (18.5 US gal/15.4 imp gal) |
| Related | Alfa Romeo Brera Alfa Romeo Spider |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
The Alfa Romeo 159 is a compact executive car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2005. The 159 was introduced in production form at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show as a replacement for the successful Alfa Romeo 156. The 159 uses the GM/Fiat Premium platform, shared with the Brera, Spider, and concept cars Kamal and Visconti.
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[edit] Styling
Car was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Alfa Centro Stile. Stylistically it shares a lot with 156. The front has traditional Alfa cloverleaf V-shaped grill and bonnet. The front is also underlined with light clusters with cylindrical shape. A high waistline broadens until it reaches the rear pillar. Inside it has features similar to the 156; instruments are turned towards driver. The car is much bigger than its predecessor 156, it is 4660 millimetres (183.4 in) long (225 mm (8.9 in) more than the Alfa 156), 1828 mm (71.9 in) wide and 1417 mm (55.7 in) high.[2]
[edit] Overview
The 159 is available with either front or four-wheel drive, called Q4. The AWD system utilises a Torsen type C twin differential (front and center differential in the same unit). Q4 four-wheel drive system is available with 3.2 L petrol and 2.4 L diesel engines. Gearbox is a six-speed manual on most models (1.8 has a five-speed), a six-speed automatic Q-Tronic (Aisin AW TF-80SC) is available for the 1.9 diesel, 2.4 diesel and 3.2 models. The Selespeed gearbox is for sale in some countries with the 2.2 petrol engine. There are four available trim levels: Progression, Distinctive, Exclusive and Turismo Internazionale (TI). In the UK there are three levels of trim: 159, Lusso and Turismo Internazionale (TI). Among other driving adds the car is also available with the Blue&Me infotainment system. Torsional rigidity of the chassis is one of the best in this category (180.000 daNm/rad).[3]
[edit] Development
A Sportwagon variant was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006. Also in 2006 came an automatic gearbox option for the 2.4 diesel, which was later added for other versions. In 2007 a four wheel drive diesel model was released and the 2.4 L diesel was updated to 210 PS (207 hp/154 kW) with TI trim level as an option. In 2008, Alfa Romeo will release a four-wheel drive Crosswagon version and possibly a GTA variant with either a Maserati 4.2 L V8 petrol engine, the 4.7l engine currently used in the 8C Competizione or a twin turbo 3.2l V6.
[edit] Engines
All petrol engines are direct fuel injection type (except 1.8L), named as JTS (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) and JTD diesels are common rail direct fuel injection.
[edit] Petrol
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Comp. Ratio | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | I4 | 1796 cc | 103 kW (140 PS) @6500 rpm | 175 N·m (129 ft·lbf) @3800 rpm | 10,5:1 | |
| 1.9 JTS | I4 | 1859 cc | 118 kW (160 PS) @6500 rpm | 190 N·m (140 ft·lbf) @4500 rpm | 11,3:1 | |
| 2.2 JTS | I4 | 2198 cc | 136 kW (185 PS) @6500 rpm | 230 N·m (170 ft·lbf) @4500 rpm | 11,3:1 | |
| 3.2 V6 JTS Q4 | V6 | 3195 cc | 191 kW (260 PS) @6200 rpm | 322 N·m (237 ft·lbf) @3800 rpm | 11,25:1 |
[edit] Diesel
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Comp. Ratio | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 JTDM 8V | I4 | 1910 cc | 88 kW (120 PS) @4000 rpm | 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf) @2000 rpm | 18,0:1 | |
| 1.9 JTDM 16V | I4 | 1910 cc | 110 kW (150 PS) @4000 rpm | 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) @2000 rpm | 17,5:1 | |
| 2.4 JTDM | I5 | 2387 cc | 147 kW (200 PS) @4000 rpm | 400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @2000 rpm | 17,0:1 | |
| 2.4 JTDM | I5 | 2387 cc | 154 kW (210 PS) @4000 rpm | 400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @1500 rpm | 17,0:1 | 2007- |
[edit] Performance
| Model | Top Speed (km/h) (mph) | Acc. (s/0–100 km/h) | Fuel cons. combined EU (l/100 km) (mpg–imp) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| manual | automatic | manual | automatic | manual | automatic | |
| 1.8 | 206 (128) | 10.2 | 7.7 (36.7) | |||
| 1.9 JTDM 8V | 191 (119) | 11.0 | 5.9 (47.9) | |||
| 1.9 JTDM 16V | 210 (130) | 210 (130) | 9.4 | 9.4 | 6.0 (47.0) | 7.1 (39.8) |
| 1.9 JTS | 212 (132) | 9.7 | 8.7 (32.5) | |||
| 2.2 JTS | 222 (138) | 8.8 | 9.4 (30.0) | |||
| 2.2 JTS Selespeed | 222 (138) | 8.8 | 9.2 (30.7) | |||
| 2.4 JTDM | 228 (142) | 224 (139) | 8.4 | 8.4 | 6.8 (41.5) | 8.0 (35.3) |
| 2.4 JTDM (210 PS)[5] | 230 (143) | - | 8.2 | - | 6.8 (41.5) | - |
| 2.4 JTDM Q4 (210 PS) | 226 (141) | - | 8.4 | - | 7.5 (37.6) | - |
| 3.2 V6 JTS Q4 | 240 (149) | 240 (149) | 7.0 | 7.2 | 11.5 (24.5) | 12.2 (23.1) |
[edit] Safety
The 159 is always equipped with seven airbags, knee airbag is also available making total eight airbags.[6] The car got also good result in rear end crash protection test,[7] telling that 159 is equipped also with "anti-whiplash" seats.[6]
Alfa Romeo 159 passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests with following ratings[8]:
- Adult occupant = Image:5 stars.svg
- Child occupant = Image:4 stars.svg
- Pedestrian = Image:Stars410.svg
[edit] Awards
- Auto Bild Design Award 2006[9]
- Design Award in the 2006 Fleet World Honours[10]
- Die Besten Autos 2007 Import category (Auto, Motor und Sport)[11]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Automatic Transmissions. aweurope.be. Retrieved on 2008-01-18.
- ^ Press Files 13/06/2005. fiatautopress.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ Five-Star Safety Rating For Alfa 159. carpages.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ News/23.02.2006. italiaspeed.com/2006. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
- ^ Preisliste 3/2007. alfaromeo.ch. Retrieved on 2007-04-26.
- ^ a b Press Files 13/06/2005. alfaromeopress.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.
- ^ rear end crash protection. thatcham.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.
- ^ Alfa Romeo 159. euroncap.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.
- ^ AUTO BILD Design Award 2006. autobild.de. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. (German)
- ^ Alfa Romeo 159 wins Design Award. carbodydesign.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
- ^ Leserwahl: Die Besten Autos 2007. auto-motor-und-sport.de. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. (German)
[edit] References
- Alfas replacement for the 156 promises to be just as stylish. The Car Enthusiast. Retrieved on April 8, 2005.
- Italian Alfa Romeo 159 Owners Club. Retrieved on January 1, 2006.
[edit] External links
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