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Reviews homepage -> Alfa Romeo reviews -> 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 -> 2.4 JTDm Lusso technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 140
0-62 mph (seconds): 8.6

Urban mpg: 30.1
Extra urban mpg: 50.4
Combined mpg: 40.4
CO2 (g/km): 184


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4660
Height (mm): 1422
Width (mm): 1828
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
Front track (mm): 1578
Rear track (mm): 1555
Cargo volume (litres): 445
Kerb weight (kg): 1680
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1500
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 70


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Five-cylinder diesel engine mounted transversely in front. Turbocharged with intercooler.

Management: Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine management system.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2387
Compression ratio: 17.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 82.00 x 90.40
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts. Four valves per cylinder. Toothed belt. Hydraulic tappets.
Max. power (bhp): 200 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 295 at 2000 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox driving through the front wheels.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.917:1
2nd: 2.040:1
3rd: 1.321:1
4th: 0.954:1
5th: 0.755:1
6th: 0.623:1
Reverse: 3.750:1
Final drive ratio: 3.545:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: High double wishbone.

Rear: Multi-link design.

Steering: Rack and pinion with hydraulic servo.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.10

Brakes: Ventilated discs all-round. Front: 330 x 28mm, aluminium 4-pot calliper. Rear: 292 x 22mm floating calliper.

Wheels: 17-inch wire-spoke design alloys standard on model tested.

Tyres: 225/50 R17.







 

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