technical specifications Alfa Romeo 159 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ......................................... 246
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 248
ENGINE ............................................................ 249
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................ 250
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 250
BRAKES ............................................................ 251
STEERING.......................................................... 251
SUSPENSIONS................................................... 251
WHEELS ........................................................... 252
DIMENSIONS..................................................... 257
PERFORMANCE .................................................. 258
WEIGHTS .......................................................... 259
CAPACITIES........................................................ 260
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................................... 261
FUEL CONSUMPTION .......................................... 263
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2EMISSIONS ............................................... 264

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IDENTIFICATION LABEL
This is to be found in the engine com-
partment, aside the upper right shock-
absorber connection and it bears the fol-
lowing identification data:
A.Space for details of national ho-
mologation
B.Space for punching the consecutive
chassis number
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
You are advised to note the identifica-
tion codes. The identification data
stamped and given on the plates and
their position are the following fig. 1:
1- Identification label
2- Body label
3- Bodywork paint identification label
4- Engine label.C.Space available for maximum
weights authorised by various national
regulations
D.Space for version and any supple-
mentary indications to those specified
E.Space for smoke coefficient (diesel
versions only)
F.Space for punching the Manufactur-
er’s name.
A0A0045mfig. 1A0E0013mfig. 2

BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION LABEL
This is located in the inner side of the
tailgatefig. 4and it includes:
A.Paint manufacturer
B.Name of colour
C.Colour code.
D.Colour code for touching up and re-
spraying.
ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the gear-
box side, on the rear left side.
BODYWORK LABEL
This is located on the passenger com-
partment floor near the front passen-
ger’s seat.
It can be reached by raising cover A-
fig. 3and it includes:
❒type of vehicle (ZAR 939000);
❒Manufacturer’s serial number (chas-
sis number).
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A0A0222mfig. 4A0A0175mfig. 3

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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine code Body version
1.9 JTS939A6000 939AXA1B 00
2.2 JTS939A5000 939AXB1B 03
3.2 JTS 939A000 939AXG2B 07
1.9 JTDM8v939A1000 939AXE1B 04
1.9 JTDM16v939A2000 939AXC1B 01
2.4 JTDM939A3000 939AXD1B 02

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ENGINE
GENERAL
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Valves per cylinder
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Maximum power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
1.9 JTS
939A6000
Otto
4 in line
4
86 x 80
1859
118
160
6500
190
19.4
4500
NGKFR5CP
Unleaded
petrol
95 RON
(Specification
EN228)2.2 JTS
939A5000
Otto
4 in line
4
86 X 94.6
2198
136
185
6500
230
23.4
4500
NGKFR5CP
Unleaded
petrol
95 RON
(Specification
EN228)3.2 JTS
939A000
Otto
6 in 60° V
4
85.6 X 89
3195
191
260
6300
322
32.8
4500
BOSCH
HR7MPP152
Unleaded
petrol
95 RON
(Specification
EN228)1.9
JTD
M8v
939A1000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90.4
1910
88
120
4000
280
28.5
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)1.9
JTDM16v
939A2000
Diesel
4 in line
4
82 x 90.4
1910
110
150
4000
320
32.6
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)2.4 JTD
M
939A3000
Diesel
5 in line
4
82
X90.4
2387
147
200
4000
400
40.8
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
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FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS1.9 JTDM8V-1.9 JTDM16v
2.4 JTDM
Fuel feed Direct injection Direct injection, Common Rail
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not
take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to
the risk of fire.
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 1.9 JTD
M8V
1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM
Six forward gears + reverse and
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front3.2 JTS
Six forward gears + reverse and
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
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1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 1.9 JTDM8v 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
1.9 JTDM16v
Service brakes:
– front Disc, self-ventilating Disc, self-ventilating
– rear Disc Disc, self-ventilating
Parking brake Controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking.
1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 1.9 JTDM8V- 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning radius
(between pavements) 11.1
BRAKES
STEERING
1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 1.9 JTDM8V- 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM
Front High quadrilateral system
Rear Multi-link system
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UNDERSTANDING
TYRE MARKING fig. 5
Example: 205/55 R 16 91 V
205= Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
55= Percentage height/width ratio
(H/S).
R= Radial tyre.
16= Rim diameter in inches. (Ø).
91= Load rating (capacity).
V= Maximum speed index.Load rating (capacity)
60= 250 kg 84= 500 kg
61= 257 kg 85= 515 kg
62= 265 kg 86= 530 kg
63= 272 kg 87= 545 kg
64= 280 kg 88= 560 kg
65= 290 kg 89= 580 kg
66= 300 kg 90= 600 kg
67= 307 kg 91= 615 kg
68= 315 kg 92= 630 kg
69= 325 kg 93= 650 kg
70= 335 kg94= 670 kg
71= 345 kg 95= 690 kg
72= 355 kg 96= 710 kg
73= 365 kg 97= 730 kg
74= 375 kg98= 750 kg
75= 387 kg 99= 775 kg
76= 400 kg 100= 800 kg
77= 412 kg 101= 825 kg
78= 425 kg 102= 850 kg
79= 437 kg 103
= 875 kg
80= 450 kg 104= 900 kg
81= 462 kg 105= 925 kg
82= 475 kg 106= 950 kg
83= 487 kg
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless tyres
with radial carcass. The homologated
tyres are listed in the Log book.
IMPORTANTIn the event of discrep-
ancies between the information provid-
ed on this “Owner’s Manual” and the
“Log book”, consider the specifications
shown in the log book only.
Attaining to the prescribed size, to en-
sure safety of the car in movement, it
must be fitted with tyres of the same
make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANTDo not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
SPACE-SAVER SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
A0E0186mfig. 5

UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKING
Example: 7 J x 16 H2 ET 43
7= rim width in inches 1.
J= rim drop center outline (side
projection where the tyre bead
rests)2.
16= rim nominal diameter in inch-
es (corresponds to diameter of
the tyre to be mounted) (3=
Ø).H2= “hump” shape and number (re-
lief on the circumference hold-
ing the Tubeless tyre bead on
the rim).
43= wheel camber angle (distance
between the disc/rim support-
ing plane and the wheel rim
centre line). Maximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
W= up to 270 km/h.
Y= up to 300 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
Q M + S= up to 160 km/h.
T M + S= up to 190 km/h.
H M + S= up to 210 km/h.
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tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
IMPORTANTSnow tyres with speed index Hare recommended.
Traditional snow chains may not be used on tyres type 225/50 R17” only spider type chains
can be used.
Tyres 235/45 R18” cannot be fitted with snow chains due to interference with the fender.
4,00B x17"
T125/80 R17
TYRES
Standard tyres
For versions/
markets where
applicable
Optionals
Space-saver
spare wheel
(for versions/
markets where
applicable)1.9 JTS
7Jx16” steel
205/55 R16 91V
7Jx16” steel
215/55 R16 93V
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
2.2 JTS
7Jx16” steel
215/55 R16 93V
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
3.2 JTS
7,5Jx17” alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
1.9 JTDM8v
7Jx16” steel
215/55 R16 93V
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
1.9 JTDM16v
7Jx16” steel
215/55 R16 93V
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
2.4 JTDM
7,5Jx17” alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W