Alfa Romeo 156

Known internally as the type 932, the Alfa Romeo 156 is an elite compact executive car made by Italian Alfa Romeo. It received its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the year 1999. It is intended to be a replacement for the 155 models.

Alfa Romeo 156 models were made at the Fiat Group Factory in the town of Pomigliano d’Arco in Italy. It was also made at the GM facility in Rayong, Thailand for Asian markets. Between the years 1997 and 2005, around 680,000 models of the Alfa Romeo 156 were produced. This made it a massive international success for the Alfa Romeo firm.

Alfa Romeo 156
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The Alfa Romeo 156 was designed by Walter de Silva at the Alfa Centro Stile. With its high curved flanks, hidden rear door handles, sweeping profile, and retro front door handles, the Alfa Romeo 156 is widely considered to be one of the best-looking cars in its class.

The Alfa Romeo 156 was initially developed as a front-wheel-drive car that boasted a double-wishbone front suspension as well as an independent multi-link rear suspension. The floor pan of the car is nearly identical to the 146, but it is modified slightly in order to accept a new suspension design.

 

Alfa Romeo 156
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Alfa Romeo 156 Car Specifications

Fuel Delivery Injection
BHP 120.0
Torque (lbs feet) 106.2
RPM to which the Torque refers 4500
Maximum Speed 124
Acceleration (0-60) 10.5
Insurance Group 11
Fuel Economy: Urban 24.8
Fuel Economy: Extra Urban 44.1
Fuel Economy: Combined 34.4
Emissions Data (co2 gm/km) 195
Service Intervals 12 mths/12000 miles
No of doors 4
Body Style Saloon
Transmission Manual
Fuel type Petrol
Front Brakes DISC
Rear Brakes DISC
Tire type 185/65R15 H
Production Start Date 01/10/00
Production End Date 14/06/01
Length (mm) 4430
Width (mm) 1745
Height (mm) 1415
Unladen weight 1230
Boot Capacity (liters) 525

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