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Technical data

This 3.2 JTS Q-tronic Q4 (260 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Sedan, which was produced by Alfa Romeo from 2005 to 2011. In addition to this engine, 20 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Body

Body typeSedan
Seats5
Length4660mm
Width1828mm
Height1422mm
Wheelbase2700mm
Front track1578mm
Rear track1555mm
Min. boot capacity405litre
Gross weight2160kg
Kerb weight1610kg
Displacement550kg
Max. boot capacity405litre
Front/rear axle load1220/1050kg
Permitted road-train weight3860kg

Engine

Engine typeGasoline
Displacement3195cm3
Engine power260bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 300RPM
Injection typeDirect injection
Cylinder layoutV-type
Number of cylinders6
Bore89mm
Stroke85.6mm
Valves per cylinder4
Maximum torque322Nm
RPM at max torque4500RPM

Power & fuel consumption

Fuel95 RON
Top speed240km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7second
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km12.2litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Emission standardEURO IV
City fuel consumption per 100 km18.4litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8.6litre
Cruising rangefrom 380 to 810km

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionMulti wishbone
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Drive wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Number of gears6
Turning circle11.1m

Real-world consumption (est.)

City22.1 litres / 100km
Highway10.3 litres / 100km
Average14.6 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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