Alfa Romeo 156 GTA (932) 3.2 i V6 24V (250 Hp)


Alfa Romeo 156:

The Alfa Romeo 156 is a compact executive car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Alfa Romeo. It was introduced at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show as the replacement for the Alfa Romeo 155. The 156 received a positive reception and in the following year went on to win the 1998 European Car of the Year award. The 156 saloon was discontinued in Europe late in 2005, while the Q4 Crosswagon continued in production until the end of 2007.
Cars were assembled at the Fiat Group factory in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy and at a General Motors facility in Rayong, Thailand. Production in Thailand began in March 2002 and ran for only a couple of years. The cars produced there were targeted for the Asia-Pacific markets. Between 1996 and 2007, 673,435 units of the 156 were produced....(Read more on Wikipedia)

GTA (932) Overview:

Alfa Romeo 156 (GTA (932)). With 300 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1410 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.3 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (150 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 9.4 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Standard trunk space (378 L) suitable for daily needs.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(932: 2001 - 2003).

General:
Brand:Alfa Romeo
Model:156
Generation:GTA (932)
Modification (Engine):3.2 i V6 24V (250 Hp)
Start of production:2002
End of production:2007
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:250 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:78.6 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:300 Nm @ 4800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:932 A.000 More details about the engine 932 A.000
Engine displacement:3179
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:5.9 l
Coolant:9.2 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:93 mm mm
Piston Stroke:78 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:18.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:8.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:12.1 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:6.3 sec
Maximum speed:250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:5.6 kg/Hp, 177.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:4.7 kg/Nm, 212.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:6 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1410
Max. weight:1875
Max load:465
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:380 l
Fuel tank capacity:63 l
Size:
Length:4430 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1745 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1415 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2595 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1511 mm
Rear (Back) track:1498 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears6
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size225/45 ZR 17
Wheel rims size7.5J x 17
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionSpring Strut

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