“Alfa Romeo 156” – popular in Europe, but very rare model in Russia. The car was first unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in 97-m to year. The standard car was produced for ten years. «Alfa Romeo 156” became one of the few models that had such an extensive range of engines. Find two identical 156th “alpha” almost impossible – each machine was in its packaging, with its engine. For what this car is so loved in Europe, and why it is rarely found in our area? Let us know in our today's article.
Despite nearly 20 years of age, this car still looks impressive. This is not surprising, because the design was developed by Giorgetto Gurjara. The car has indiscreet, and at times, aggressive lines of the body. Front – signature triangular grille with chrome surround and is rapidly elongated hood.
The Car has good aerodynamics. Also the car is perfect for tuning. It is enough to establish here large rims with low profile tires, and a normal sedan into a real sports car, ready to show everyone who is boss.
Note that this model survived in 2003-m to year restyling. Until 2007 it was produced in a slightly different form.
After restyling the car has received more predatory and menacing look. Changed the architecture of the bumper, there are many broken lines in the bodywork. Also, Italians had replaced the optics and grille. But trademark – “bill” that reaches from the grille to the hood, remained unchanged.
Are There any disadvantages to the body of the car «Alfa Romeo 156”? Owner reviews say the machine difficult to tolerate Russian winter. Whatever her praised, but the model (especially before the restyling) poorly treated against corrosion. This is one of the main reasons why these machines are not popular in Russia.
The Car belongs to the middle class and has the following dimensions. Body length is 4,43 meters, width – 1.75 meters, the height – 1.4 metres. Many will say that «Alfa Romeo 156” – a very low car and would be right. On standard wheels the ground clearance is barely 14 inches. This is very small for our conditions. Machine often shorkatsya bottom on the primer and when driving on snow-covered road.
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The interior Design is made less sporty. Immediately catches the eye bright leather seats with pronounced lateral support. Seats are electrically adjustable and are adjusted in three directions. The instrument panel consists of two huge pit with the scales of speedometer and tachometer. The wheel – a compact, three-spoke steering with control buttons.
The center console is made very complicated, with a circular digital signage. Above is a screen with a trip computer that displays all operational characteristics. Among the advantages of “alpha Romeo 156" of the reviews note the spacious interior and comfortable seats. However, there are drawbacks. It is rigid plastic and relatively poor sound insulation.
In the line of power units there are diesel and gasoline engines. Let's start with the latter. The base is a 1.6-liter engine 120 HP. Him “alpha” disperses to one hundred in 10 and a half seconds. Maximum speed – 200 kilometers per hour.
Next on the list are two 1.8-litre TS motor. These engines have 16-valve heads and a phase displacement VVTi. Disperse hundreds with these units is about the same – 9.3 and 9.4 seconds for the 140 and 150 HP motor. The maximum speed in both cases – 208 kilometers per hour.
Also in the lineup are three two-liter engine capacity from 150 to 165 horsepower. «Alfa Romeo 156" 2.0 is gaining a hundred in 8.2 and 8.6 seconds. Maximum speed – from 214 to 220 kilometers per hour.
Followed by a 6-cylinder units 2.5 liter 24-valve timing mechanism. «Alfa Romeo 156" equipped with these engines has an output of 190 to 192 horsepower. Disperse hundreds have a “alpha” V6 is about eight and a half seconds. And the maximum speed – 227 kilometers per hour. We should also mention the version of GTA. This is sports modification of the factory “alpha”, is equipped with six-cylinder turbocharged engine of 3.2 liters.
This version has an output of 250 horsepower and propels the car to a hundred in six seconds. Maximum speed limited by the software and is 250 kilometers per hour.
The Base for the sedan «Alfa Romeo 156” - 1.9-liter engine with 105 horsepower. This is a simple and economical vosmiklapanny engine. However, this is a very torquey engine. «Alfa Romeo 156” 1,9 accelerates to a hundred in 10.4 seconds.After restyling, the engine got a turbo and 16-valve head. Due to such changes has increased significantly and the dynamic characteristics. So, to disperse hundreds was reduced to 9.1 seconds.
But this is not the only “solid” the unit in the list. Also “alpha” staffed a 2.4-liter inline-engine of five cylinders. It incorporates a turbine and 10-valve timing mechanism with a single camshaft. To hundreds of such car is accelerated for 9.4 seconds. After the restyling of the motor received two camshafts and 20 valves, thanks to which began to disperse the car to hundred for 8.3 seconds.
Why the Italian car is rare in the vastness of Russia? This is for several reasons:
Well, the most powerful argument – unreliability "Italians". Because of this, each vehicle sooner or later wakes up the temperament of the rider. Because of this, problems with suspension, steering and makarora.
So, we found the car «Alfa Romeo 156”. Despite the age, this car remains bright, stylish and attractive. Machine is suitable for young people. But buying such an instance, you should remember about fuel consumption and other "diseases" of this car. «Alfa Romeo 156” like BMW will always require money to service. If saving, this machine will last a long time.
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