2005 Alfa Romeo 159 technical specifications

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
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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

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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h.
average load bar
full load barSpace-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2 Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6 Tyres
205/55 R16 91V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7Tyres
235/45 R18 95W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6

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– camber
Front wheels: – caster
– half toe-in
(per wheel)
– camber
Rear wheels:
– half toe-in
(per wheel)
WHEEL GEOMETRY
All types
20’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 18’
4° 15’ ± 18’
–8’ ± 4’
max. difference right/left: 4’
–40’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 18’
13’ ±4’
max. difference right/left: 4’

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Versions A B C D E F G H
1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS -
3.2 JTS - 1.9 JTD
M8v -4660 1000 2700 960 1422 1578 1828 1555
1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM1417 (■) 1593 (■) 1573 (■)
DIMENSIONS
a
Dimensions are
expressed in mm and
refer to the car
fitted with standard tyres.
Min. size variations
when optional tyres are
fitted.
The height refers to
the car unladen.
BOOT VOLUME
Boot volume .............. 405 dm3
A0A0044mfig. 6
(■) With tyres 215/55 R16”

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PERFORMANCE
Top speed Acceleration Kilometer with standing start
from 0-100 km/h
km/h sec. sec.
1.9 JTS212 9.7 30.7
2.2 JTS222 8.8 29.6
3.2 JTS240 7.0 27.5
1.9 JTDM8v191 11.0 32.8
1.9 JTDM16v210 9.4 30.8
2.4 JTDM228 8.4 29.2

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2.2 JTS
1490
1200
1100
2010
520
1500
70
80
3.2 JTS
1740
1300
1100
2260
520
1800
70
80
1.9 JTDM8v
1525
1200
1100
2045
520
1500
70
80
1.9 JTDM16v
1535
1200
1100
2055
520
1500
70
80
2.4 JTDM
1630
1300
1100
2150
520
1500
70
80
1.9 JTS
1480
1200
1100
2000
520
1500
70
80
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Kerb weight
Maximum admitted load (*)
– front axle
– rear axle
– total
Payload including
driver (**)
Towable loads
Max. load on ball
Maximum load on roof (***)
(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so
that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in
the maximum weight allowed.
(***) Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo roof rack, max capacity: 50 kg.

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CAPACITIES
1.9 JTDM8v
70❍10❍
7.5
4.6
❑
2.3
6.0
1.9 JTDM16v
70❍10❍
7.5
4.6
❑
2.3
6.0
2.4 JTDM
70❍10❍
7.35
6.4
❑
2.8
6.0
1.9 JTS
70●10●
8.15
5.4
■
2.3
6.0
2.2 JTS
70●10●
8.15
5.4
■
2.3
6.0
3.2 JTS
69●10●
10.3
5.4
■
2.8
6.0
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling systemlitres
Lubrication system litres
engine
Mechanical gearbox/
differential litres
Windscreen/headlight
washer fluid reservoir: litres
Specified fuels
Recommended products
●Unleaded petrol
with no less than
95 R.O.N.
(EN228 Specification)
❍Diesel fuel for motor vehi-
cles (EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50%
water and
PARAFLU UP
■SELENIA StAR
❑SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
Mixture of water and liquid
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