Alfa Romeo 166 936, facelift 2003 3.0 V6 24V (220 Hp) Sportronic
Alfa Romeo 166:
The Alfa Romeo 166 is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo, between 1996 and June 2007. It is a four-door saloon car with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and replaced the 164 in the marque's model range. The car was designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, under the control of Walter de Silva, and was facelifted in September 2003.
The 166 served as the replacement for the 164. In order to keep the design fresh, Alfa Romeo made a series of modifications to the Lancia Kappa based underpinnings, radically changing the suspension set up, and also taking a clean paper approach to the interior....(Read more on Wikipedia)
936, facelift 2003 Overview:
Alfa Romeo 166 (936, facelift 2003). With 265 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1550 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.6 s). The top speed reaches 236 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 (220 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 8.6 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 13 L/100 km combined.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(936: 2002 - 2003).
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| Brand: | Alfa Romeo |
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| Model: | 166 |
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| Generation: | 936, facelift 2003 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 24V (220 Hp) Sportronic |
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| Start of production: | 2003 |
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| End of production: | 2005 |
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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: | 220 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 74.3 Hp/l [Same length.] |
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| Torque: | 265 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | AR 34301 More details about the engine AR 34301 |
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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: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5.9 l |
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| Coolant: | 10.3 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: | 10:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 236 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7 kg/Hp, 141.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 171 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.2 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 490 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4720 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1800 mm mm [15mm less] |
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| Height: | 1416 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1554 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1542 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 | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | Sportronic |
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| Front brakes | Disc, 310 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 276 mm |
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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 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 235/40 R18 |
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| Wheel rims size | 16; 17; 18 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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