Engine
Alfa 156 represents the ideal blend of performance, fuel consumption, reliability and environmental compatibility.
The 2.0 JTS engine, with its revolutionary direct petrol injection, is the latest in engineering technology. Direct petrol injection allows the 156 JTS to deliver ample power and torque throughout its operation without ever compromising fuel economy.
There are many innovative features: the cylinder heads with Bosch injectors mounted in the chamber, the pistons, the camshafts and the exhaust system. As well as the high performance variable intake manifold, the high pressure fuel Common Rail, the higher compression ratio, pistons and the cascade exhaust system, composed of two main catalytic converters built into the manifold.
This 2.0 JTS engine produces 121 kW of power at 6,400 rpm, with 206 Nm of torque available at 3,250 rpm. 0-100 Km is achieved in 8.2 seconds.
For those in need of extra performance there is the more powerful 141kW, 2.5 V6 engine. 218 Nm of torque is available at 5,000 rpm, with maximum power output at 6,300 rpm. 0-100 Km in 7.3 seconds (6-speed manual) and 8.5 seconds (4-speed automatic).
Gearbox
The Alfa 156 range is available in four transmission types, to suit your driving preference. With the Alfa 156 2.0 JTS, you may choose from the 5-speed manual or the 5-speed Selespeed sequential gearbox, while the powerful Alfa 156 2.5 V6 offers the choice of a 6 speed manual gearbox or a Q-System 4 speed automatic.
The Selespeed sequential 5-speed gearbox offers the superior engine control of a Formula One vehicle. Instead of conventional clutch, gearbox and accelerator operations, gear changes are made easy via simple steering wheel controls or a joystick in the centre console.
For congested city driving, the Selespeed offers a self-shifting 'city mode'.
The Alfa Q-System is a fully automatic transmission with the option to switch to manual control. Decide at any time to opt for fully automatic mode or switch to manual mode for a sportier drive. In automatic mode there is a choice of city, sport and ice settings.
Alternatively, by sliding the gear stick to the left, the Q-System gearbox offers a conventional 'H' pattern manual gearshift, without the clutch pedal to operate.