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Alfa Romeo 156 -
Alfa Romeo 156
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1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Twin Spark 16v technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Twin Spark 16v

Carfolio.com ID43197

bodywork
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Twin Spark 16v See all Alfa Romeo models
Type4/5S SAL

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 4

dimensions & weight
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Twin Spark 16v See all Alfa Romeo models
Wheelbase 2595 mm 102.2 in
Track front 1519 mm 59.8 in
rear 1506 mm 59.3 in
Length 4430 mm 174.4 in
Width 1745 mm 68.7 in
Height 1415 mm 55.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1230 kg 2712 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 63 litres 13.9 UK Gal 16.6 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Twin Spark 16v See all Alfa Romeo models
Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 75.65 mm
3.23 in × 2.98 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.6 litre
1598 cc
(97.516 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic M2.10.4 MPFi
Maximum power
(DIN)		 119.6 PS (118 bhp) (88 kW)
@ 6300 rpm
Specific output 73.8 bhp/litre
1.21 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 144.0 Nm (106 ft·lb) (14.7 kgm)
@ 4500 rpm
bmep 1132.4 kPa (164.2 psi)
Specific torque 90.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 399.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Twin Spark 16v See all Alfa Romeo models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 10.50 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km 31.80 s
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.4/6.4/8.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? 196.80 g/km
Power-to-weight 95.93 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.10 m
Suspension front I.DW.TA.ARB.
rear I.MS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront 185/65 HR 15
rear 185/65 HR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 281 mm
rear251 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.97
Final drive ratio 3.73

general
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Twin Spark 16v See all Alfa Romeo models
RAC rating 16.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Twin Spark 16v added 1998-11-23.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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