Car Enthusiast Verdict
Performance: ****
Style: *****
Value: ****
Overall: ****
1998 European Car of the Year - it deserves it.
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The Alfa Romeo design team must be congratulated on this masterpiece. The Fiat management too deserve a round of back-slapping for allowing Alfa to make the 156. Witness the sensual curves, sharp nose and the hidden rear doors and tell me that this is the descendent of the angular 75! The mechanicals do not disappoint either. The chassis is capable and entertaining and the engines are charismatic - true Alfa Romeo characteristics. Look out for the extreme M3-bashing version.
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156
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1.8 TS models
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2.0 TS models
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2.5 V6 models
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No. of Cylinders
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4 in line
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4 in line
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6 in 60 degree V
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Engine Capacity
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1747cc
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1970cc
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2492cc
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Maximum Power
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144bhp @ 6500rpm
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155bhp @ 6400rpm
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190bhp @ 6300rpm
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Maximum Torque
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168.4Nm @ 3500rpm
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187.3Nm @ 3500rpm
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221.7Nm @ 5000rpm
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Transmission
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5 speed
Manual
Front drive
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5 speed
Manual
Front drive
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6 speed
Manual
Front drive
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No. of doors
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4
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4
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4
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Weight
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1250kg
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1270kg
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1330kg
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Maximum Speed
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129mph
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134mph
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142mph
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0-62mph
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9.3s
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8.6s
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7.3s
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Average Fuel Consumption
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34.4mpg
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33.2mpg
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24.8mpg
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(Manufacturer's figures)
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