Alfa romeo 159 BROCHURE

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Sporting performance and elegance in Saloon and Sportwagon.

Combining the elegance of a luxury saloon with the sporting performance of a GT, the Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon and Sportwagon owe homage to

the passion of Giorgetto Giugiaro for their strong, harmonious lines. Designed to perform with ultimate control and handing in extreme situations,

transforming every drive into a motoring experience. A stylishly finished, yet superbly functional cabin envelops you in security. The 159 is now

available with two new even more powerful engines.

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Even more power. Even better fuel consumption.

Engine development never stops at Alfa Romeo and today’s engines offer better than ever performance in terms of power and consumption. Two

engines in particular stand out. The first is the 200 bhp 1750 TBi petrol engine that develops 320 Nm of torque continuously between 1400 and

5000 rpm. These impressive figures guarantee you superb acceleration without you having to work the gearbox. The second is the

new 170 bhp 2.0 JTD

engines already conform to future Euro 5 standards.

One particularly important development is Alfa Romeo’s introduction of a new Eco version incorporating special technical solutions capable

of offering lower consumption and reduced exhaust emissions without penalising the driving pleasure and sports performance typical of all

Alfa Romeos. The new Eco version is powered by the 120 bhp 1.9 JTD

M diesel engine that features a variable geometry turbocharger and delivers significantly lower fuel consumption. Both new

M 8v diesel engine.

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New performance

Sporting thoroughbreds.

The new 159 engines satisfy all driving needs but excel in making you feel in complete control of a true sporting thoroughbred.

Both the Saloon and Sportwagon offer a choice of three petrol and four diesel engines, all characterised by impressive power and elasticity.

You can choose between the 2.2 JTS 185 bhp, the new 200 bhp 1750 TBi or the classic 3.2 JTS V6 260 bhp petrol engine. If you prefer

a diesel, the 159 offers the unmistakable Turbo Diesel Common Rail JTD

210 bhp 2.4 litre, all equipped as standard with a “for life” particulate filter.

M in a choice of displacements from the 120 bhp 1.9 litre to the

2.2 JTS

185 bhp

Displacement 2198 cc

Torque 230 Nm at 4500 rpm

Transmission manual 6-speed

(g/km) 218/220*

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Emissions standard Euro 4

*Saloon/Sportwagon

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1750 TBi

200 bhp

1742 cc

320 Nm at 1400 rpm

manual 6-speed

189/194*

Euro 5

3.2 JTS V6

260 bhp

3195 cc

322 Nm at 4500 rpm

Manual

260/262*

Euro 4

1.9 JTDM

120 bhp Eco

1910 cc

280 Nm at 2000 rpm

manual 6-speed

138/140*

Euro 4

1.9 JTDM

150 bhp

1910 cc

320 Nm at 2000 rpm

manual 6-speed

150/153*

Euro 4

1.9 JTDM

150 bhp QTRONIC

1910 cc

320 Nm at 2000 rpm

automatic 6-speed

180/182*

Euro 4

2.0 JTDM

170 bhp

1956 cc

360 Nm at 1750 rpm

manual 6-speed

142/145*

Euro 5

2.4 JTDM

210 bhp

2387

400 Nm at 1500 rpm

manual 6-speed

179/181*

Euro 4

2.4 JTDM

200 bhp QTRONIC

2387 cc

400 Nm at 2000 rpm

automatic 6-speed

208/210*

Euro 4

Engines

Feel in control behind the wheel

That’s exactly what happens when you grip the steering wheel and press down on the accelerator of an Alfa Romeo 159. Because that’s when

the raised double wishbone front suspension – a technology derived from the world of motor racing and applied exclusively by Alfa Romeo –

comes into its own. This advanced suspension system ensures precise, linear steering, better traction and reduced pitching under braking.

At the rear, multilink suspension controls wheel movement to ensure constantly optimised traction and grip. Alfa Romeo has developed the

Electronic Q2 system precisely to make the most of this high performance suspension. Electronic Q2 uses the ESP control unit to create an

effect similar to that of a limited slip differential, but using the car’s braking system instead. The system combines the benefits of front wheel

drive and four wheel drive to improve road holding, traction and stability. The end result is highly effective sporting suspension and a feeling

of complete control that only the 159 can offer.

The new 159 also incorporates all the usual electronic safety systems including ABS with EBD, VDC electronic stability control, ASR antislip

control, HBA emergency braking assistance and Hill Holder for effortless hill-starts plus a servo-assisted braking system that ensures

responsive and progressive braking action and minimal stopping distances.

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Technology and control

Performance crafted to your individual driving needs.

In the Alfa Romeo 159 technology serves just one purpose: to keep everything simple. Take the QTRONIC gearbox for example. This highly

evolved gearbox leaves you the maximum freedom of choice while always ensuring comfort and fluidity. The QTRONIC system lets you change

gear either sequentially or automatically, to suit your own needs and road conditions. It even provides a choice of three shift modes*:

Comfort for a more relaxed drive, Sport for maximum performance and Winter for safety over wet and slippery surfaces. The Up&Down Slope

and Cornering functions also modify gear engagement timing to suit road conditions. The result? Significantly reduced fuel consumption with

dramatically higher performance. The new Alfa Romeo 159: confidence behind the wheel.

* Only for 2.4 JTDM

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Technology and performance