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This article is about the road car in 2000s. For the race car used in 1950s Formula One, see Alfa Romeo 158/159 Alfetta. The Alfa Romeo 158/159, also known as the Alfetta ( Little Alfa in Italian is one of the most successful racing cars ever produced
Alfa Romeo 159
Alfa Romeo 159
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:
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  • 3. The JTS engine (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric is a Gasoline direct injection engine produced by Alfa Romeo. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 2 L JTS V6
Diesel:
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  • 2. JTD (uniJet Turbo Diesel is Fiat Group 's term for its current Common rail Turbodiesel engine range The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 4 L JTD I5
Transmission(s) 5 and 6-speed manual
6-speed Sequential manual 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase (sedan/sportwagon)
2700/2703 mm (106. JTD (uniJet Turbo Diesel is Fiat Group 's term for its current Common rail Turbodiesel engine range The straight-5 or inline-5 is an Internal combustion engine with five cylinders aligned in one row sharing a single Engine block and Crankcase A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in Electrohydraulic manual transmission or Clutchless manual gear system is a Manual transmission system that works similar to a manual transmission but operates Magneti Marelli Holding SpA is an Italian company which deals with development and manufacturing of systems modules and high-technology components for the Automotive Selespeed is the name of the Magneti Marelli developed Electrohydraulic manual transmission used in Alfa Romeo cars An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle also known as Aisin is a benchmarking specialist develops and produces components and systems for the automotive industry In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 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. Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e 5 US gal/15. 4 imp gal)
Related Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Spider
Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a compact executive car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2005. Compact executive car is a mainly British Car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than Executive cars. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Alfa Romeo Automobiles SpA is an Italian Automaker founded in 1910 The 159 was introduced in production form at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show as a replacement for the successful Alfa Romeo 156. The International Geneva Motor Show (Salon International de l'Auto is an annual Auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The Alfa Romeo 156 (known internally as the type 932 is a Compact executive car introduced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor The 159 uses the GM/Fiat Premium platform, shared with the Brera, Spider, and concept cars Kamal and Visconti. The Premium platform is General Motors and Fiat 's high-end Automobile platform. The Alfa Romeo Brera is a Grand tourer produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo since 2005 The Alfa Romeo Brera is a Grand tourer produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo since 2005 The Alfa Romeo Kamal is a Crossover SUV concept car by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo production version is to be launched in 2010 The Alfa Romeo Visconti is a concept car made by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo its designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro

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Styling

Car was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Alfa Centro Stile. Giorgetto Giugiaro (born August 7, 1938) is an Italian Automobile designer He was born in Garessio, Province of Cuneo Stylistically it shares a lot with 156. The Alfa Romeo 156 (known internally as the type 932 is a Compact executive car introduced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor 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. [3]

Overview

The 159 is available with either front or four-wheel drive, called Q4. Front-wheel drive (or FF layout) is a form of engine / transmission layout used in Motor vehicles where the engine drives the front Wheels Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to The AWD system utilises a Torsen type C twin differential (front and center differential in the same unit). Torsen, (full name Torsen traction) is an Automotive part a Limited slip differential. 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. Blue&Me is a infotainment system for Fiat Group cars based on Microsoft Auto and developed in a partnership (started in 2004) between Magneti Marelli Torsional rigidity of the chassis is one of the best in this category (180. Generally rigidity refers to inflexibility or resistance to change 000 daNm/rad). [4]

Development

A Sportwagon variant was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006. A Sportwagon is the Alfa Romeo model name for a long-bodied estate type vehicle The International Geneva Motor Show (Salon International de l'Auto is an annual Auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. 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.

For "model year" 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 got changes to mechanics and for interiors. The 3. 2 litre V6 version will be offered also in front wheel drive version allowing top speed of 250 kilometres per hour (160 mph). All model variants are equipped with electronic Q2 "limited slip differential". By using more aluminium parts is achieved 45 kilograms (99 lb) weight reduction. These new versions were introduced in Geneva Motor Show in 2008. The International Geneva Motor Show (Salon International de l'Auto is an annual Auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. [5]

Engines

All petrol engines are direct fuel injection type (except 1. Gasoline direct injection is a latest variant of Fuel injection employed in modern two- and four- stroke Petrol engines The petrol/gasoline 8L), named as JTS (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) and JTD diesels are common rail direct fuel injection. The JTS engine (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric is a Gasoline direct injection engine produced by Alfa Romeo. JTD (uniJet Turbo Diesel is Fiat Group 's term for its current Common rail Turbodiesel engine range

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. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 9 JTS I4 1859 cc 118 kW (160 PS) @6500 rpm 190 N·m (140 ft·lbf) @4500 rpm 11,3:1
2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 2 JTS I4 2198 cc 136 kW (185 PS) @6500 rpm 230 N·m (170 ft·lbf) @4500 rpm 11,3:1
3. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 2 V6 JTS Q4 V6 3195 cc 191 kW (260 PS) @6200 rpm 322 N·m (237 ft·lbf) @3800 rpm 11,25:1

Diesel

Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Comp. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 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. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 9 JTDM 16V I4 1910 cc 110 kW (150 PS) @4000 rpm 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) @2000 rpm 17,5:1
2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 4 JTDM I5 2387 cc 147 kW (200 PS) @4000 rpm 400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @2000 rpm 17,0:1
2. The straight-5 or inline-5 is an Internal combustion engine with five cylinders aligned in one row sharing a single Engine block and Crankcase 4 JTDM I5 2387 cc 154 kW (210 PS) @4000 rpm 400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @1500 rpm 17,0:1 2007-

Performance[6]

Model Top Speed (km/h) (mph) Acc. The straight-5 or inline-5 is an Internal combustion engine with five cylinders aligned in one row sharing a single Engine block and Crankcase (s/0–100 km/h) Fuel cons. combined EU (l/100 km) (mpg–imp) Years
manual automatic manual automatic manual automatic
1. 8 206 (128) 10. 2 7. 7 (36. 7) 2005-2007
1. 8 208 (129) 10. 2 7. 6 (37. 1) 2008-
1. 9 JTDM 8V 191 (119) 11. 0 5. 9 (47. 9) 2005-2007
1. 9 JTDM 8V 193 (120) 10. 7 5. 9 (47. 9) 2008-
1. 9 JTDM 16V 210 (130) 210 (130) 9. 4 9. 4 6. 0 (47. 0) 7. 1 (39. 8) 2005-2007
1. 9 JTDM 16V 212 (131) 209 (130) 9. 2 9. 5 5. 9 (47. 9) 7. 1 (39. 8) 2008-
1. 9 JTS 212 (132) 9. 7 8. 7 (32. 5) 2005-2007
1. 9 JTS 214 (133) 9. 5 8. 7 (32. 5) 2008-
2. 2 JTS 222 (138) 8. 8 9. 4 (30. 0) 2005-2007
2. 2 JTS 224 (139) 8. 7 9. 2 (30. 7) 2008-
2. 2 JTS Selespeed 222 (138) 8. 8 9. 2 (30. 7) 2005-2007
2. 2 JTS Selespeed 224 (139) 8. 7 9. 1 (31. 0) 2008-
2. 4 JTDM 228 (142) 224 (139) 8. 4 8. 4 6. 8 (41. 5) 8. 0 (35. 3) 2005-2007
2. 4 JTDM (210 PS) 231 (143) 8. 1 6. 8 (41. 5) 2008-
2. 4 JTDM (200 PS Q-Tronic) 225 (140) 8. 3 7. 9 (35. 7) 2008-
2. 4 JTDM (210 PS)[7] 230 (143) 8. 2 6. 8 (41. 5) 2007-
2. 4 JTDM Q4 (210 PS) 226 (141) 8. 4 7. 5 (37. 6) 2005-2007
2. 4 JTDM Q4 (210 PS) 227 (141) 8. 3 7. 2 (39. 2) 2008-
3. 2 V6 JTS Q4 240 (149) 240 (149) 7. 0 7. 2 11. 5 (24. 5) 12. 2 (23. 1) 2005-2007
3. 2 V6 JTS FWD 250 (155) 7. 1 11. 0 (25. 7) 2008-
3. 2 V6 JTS Q4 244 (151) 242 (150) 7. 0 7. 2 11. 4 (24. 8) 12. 1 (23. 4) 2008-

Safety

The 159 is always equipped with seven airbags, knee airbag is also available making total eight airbags. [8] The car got also good result in rear end crash protection test,[9] telling that 159 is equipped also with "anti-whiplash" seats. Whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD represent a range of injuries to the Neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck [8]

Alfa Romeo 159 passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests with following ratings[10]:

Awards

Notes

  1. ^ Automatic Transmissions. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP is a European Car safety performance assessment programme founded in 1997 by the Transport Research For the 2008 British film by Noel Clarke see Adulthood (film. CHILD syndrome (or congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform erythroderma and limb defects) is a genetic disorder A pedestrian is a person travelling on foot whether Walking or Running. Auto Bild ( is a leading German Automobile magazine. It is published by Axel Springer AG, and first appeared in 1986. Auto Motor und Sport ( is a leading German Automobile magazine. aweurope. be. Retrieved on 2008-01-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor
  2. ^ News/23.02.2006. italiaspeed. com/2006. Retrieved on 2007-08-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation
  3. ^ Press Files 13/06/2005. fiatautopress. com. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily.
  4. ^ Five-Star Safety Rating For Alfa 159. carpages. co. uk. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily.
  5. ^ 19.02.2008 MODEL YEAR IMPROVEMENTS FOR ALFA 159 AND 159 SPORTWAGON. italiaspeed. com/2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
  6. ^ MY08 159 Specifications. alfaromeo. it. Retrieved on 2008-04-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor
  7. ^ Preisliste 3/2007. alfaromeo. ch. Retrieved on 2007-04-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy.
  8. ^ a b Press Files 13/06/2005. alfaromeopress. com. Retrieved on 2008-01-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva.
  9. ^ rear end crash protection. thatcham. org. Retrieved on 2008-01-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva.
  10. ^ Alfa Romeo 159. euroncap. com. Retrieved on 2008-01-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva.
  11. ^ AUTO BILD Design Award 2006. autobild. de. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen (German)
  12. ^ Alfa Romeo 159 wins Design Award. carbodydesign. com. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
  13. ^ Leserwahl: Die Besten Autos 2007. auto-motor-und-sport. de. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen (German)

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