Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Twin Spark (148 Hp)
Alfa Romeo 164:
The Alfa Romeo 164 is a four-door executive saloon manufactured and marketed by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1987 to 1998, styled by Pininfarina, and cooperatively designed and sharing platforms and numerous elements with the Fiat Croma, Saab 9000 and Lancia Thema.
The 164 succeeded the Alfa Romeo 90 and Alfa 6. The 164 was followed by the 166 in 1998, after a combined production total of 273,857 units.
The 164 was also the last Alfa Romeo officially sold in the United States until the 2015 launch of the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Alfa Romeo withdrew after the 1995 model year due to reliability concerns and slow sales....(Read more on Wikipedia)
164 Overview:
Alfa Romeo 164 (164). With 186 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10 l/100km). Weighing only 1200 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.2 s). The top speed reaches 210 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 (143 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.8 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.5 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 505 Liters.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
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| Model: | 164 |
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| Generation: | 164 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 Twin Spark (148 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1987 |
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| End of production: | 1990 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 148 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 75.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 186 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 064.20, 64.103, 064.16 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1962 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 9 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 88.5 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 155 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 |
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| Max. weight: | 1625 |
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| Max load: | 425 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 505 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4555 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1760 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1400 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2660 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1515 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R 15 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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Behind the wheel of the Alfa Romeo 164. How does it handle on the road?