Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 (184 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 255 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1470 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.9 s). The top speed reaches 230 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:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (125 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 10.8 sec).
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 504 Liters.
- • 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(164: 1991 - 1992).
| General: |
| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
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| Model: | 164 |
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| Generation: | 164 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 (184 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1992 |
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| End of production: | 1998 |
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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: | 184 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 62.2 Hp/l [115mm more] |
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| Torque: | 255 Nm @ 4900 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | AR 06412 More details about the engine AR 06412 |
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| Engine displacement: | 2959 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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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: | 7 l |
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| Coolant: | 9.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 72.6 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8 kg/Hp, 125.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 173.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.5 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 |
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| Max. weight: | 1875 |
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| Max load: | 405 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 504 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4670 mm mm [115mm more] |
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| Width: | 1760 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1390 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2660 mm mm [5mm less] |
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| Front track: | 1520 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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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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