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Key specs

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp) /Sedan 2008 - 2009/
What is the body type of Alfa Romeo 159?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
11 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
260 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2008 159 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.1 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
What is the power output of Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan 2008 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
260 Hp, 322 Nm
237 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan 2008 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
3.2 l
3195 cm3
194.97 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 Alfa Romeo 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan 2008 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan?
4660 mm
183.46 in.
What is the width of 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan?
1828 mm
71.97 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
1540 kg
3395 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
2090 kg
4608 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan?
405 l
14.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp)
Start of production
2008
End of production
2009
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.4 l/100 km 14.3 US mpg
17.2 UK mpg
6.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.9 l/100 km 29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
CO2 emissions
260 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.7 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
5.9 kg/Hp, 168.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.8 kg/Nm, 209.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
260 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre
81.4 Hp/l
Torque
322 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 237 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
939 A.000
Engine displacement
3195 cm3 194.97 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
85.6 mm 3.37 in.
Compression ratio
11.25:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.4 l 5.71 US qt | 4.75 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10.3 l 10.88 US qt | 9.06 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1540 kg 3395 lbs.
Max. weight
2090 kg 4608 lbs.
Max load
550 kg 1213 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
405 l 14.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
80 kg 176 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1700 kg 3748 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
70 kg 154 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4660 mm 183.46 in.
Width
1828 mm 71.97 in.
Height
1417-1422 mm 55.79 - 55.98 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front track
1578 mm 62.13 in.
Rear (Back) track
1555 mm 61.22 in.
Front overhang
1000 mm 39.37 in.
Rear overhang
960 mm 37.8 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.1 m 36.42 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
225/50 R 17
Wheel rim size
7.5 J x 17