Alfa Romeo 159 model 2012: technical, images and list of rivals

Alfa Romeo 159 model 2012

Alfa Romeo 159 model 2012
The Alfa Romeo 159 is an exclusive medium-sized executive sedans and sports claims that are inspired by his brother, the Brera. The 159 is a car with exterior lines that express what no other brand can do: strength, style and elegance in equal proportions. The Alfa Romeo 159 2012 measures 4660mm long, 1417mm high, 1828mm wide without mirrors and has a wheelbase of 2700mm. It has a weight of 1490kgs and fuel tank has a capacity of 70 liters. Has front suspension with rear suspension system and independent trapezoidal multi-link type.
Rivals

Alfa Romeo 159 model 2012

The Alfa Romeo 159 rivals are the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, Mercedes Benz C-Class, Volkswagen CC and Volvo S40.
Equipment

Among its standard equipment includes (versión159 Sport Plus 2.2 JTS Selespeed):
Address type rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering.
Leather sports steering wheel with audio controls.
Sports pedals.
AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio.
Electrically adjustable front seats.
Leather seating Tibet.
Heated front seats.
Folding exterior mirrors with electric control and memory.
Termination chrome tailpipe.
Rin aluminum alloy 17-spoke design. "
Rin spare aluminum alloy normal size.
Glass electric front and rear.
Fog lights.
Air conditioning bi-zone.
Cruise Control.
Trip computer.
Changes transmission driving.
Control remote opening trunk opening

Alfa Romeo 159 model 2012

For the safety features:

Disc brakes on all 4 wheels, vented front.
Electronic Stability Control.
Anti-lock brakes (ABS).
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist.
Grade assist.
Traction control.
Fire Prevention System.
Alarm (to switch off).
knee airbags, front and curtain airbags for driver and passenger.
Rear Headrests.
System Isofix child seat anchor.

Motorization

Alfa Romeo 159 model 2012

The Alfa Romeo 159 Model 2012 is available in two versions with powerful 4-cylinder engine and 6 for higher performance, these are:

Engine 2.2-liter four-cylinder, 16-valve direct injection that generates 185 horsepower at 6.500rpm and torque of 170lb-ft at 4.500rpm. It has 6-speed Selespeed transmission and front wheel drive. It has a top speed of 222kms/hy an acceleration from 0 to 100km in 8.9 seconds.
Engine 3.2-liter V6 24-valve direct injection that delivers 260 horsepower at 6.200rpm and torque of 237lb-ft at 4.500rpm. It has automatic transmission "Q-tronic" six-speed four-wheel drive. It has a top speed of 244kms/hy acceleration 0-100kms in 7 seconds.