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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSTraditional 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. On 3.2 JTS version snow chains shall be fitted to FRONT wheels.
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
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with traditional snow chains. Only “spider” type chains can be used.
IMPORTANTSnow tyres with speed index Hare recommended.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
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
– camber
Front wheels: – caster
– half toe-in(per wheel)
– camber
Rear wheels:
– half toe-in
(per wheel)
WHEEL GEOMETRY
All types
–35’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 18’
–8’ ± 4’
max. difference right/left: 4’
–40’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
13’ ± 7’
(total toe-in: 26’ ± 7’)

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
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
A0E0044mfig. 6
(■) With tyres 215/55 R16”

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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 .............. 445 dm3
A0E0307mfig. 7
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 (■)
(
■) With tyres 215/55 R16”
(*) With roof racks/ski racks (where provided): 1452/1447 (with 215/55 R16" tyres)

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
SALOON VERSIONS 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
SPORTWAGON VERSIONSTop speed Acceleration Kilometer with standing start
from 0-100 km/h
km/h sec. sec.
1.9 JTS210 9.9 31.3
2.2 JTS220 9.0 30.3
3.2 JTS 237 7.2 27.9
1.9 JTDM8v190 11.2 33.3
1.9 JTDM16v208 9.6 31.3
2.4 JTDM226 8.6 29.7

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
2.2 JTS
1490
1200
1100
2010
520
1500
70
80
3.2 JTS
1680
1300
1100
2200
520
1700
60
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)
Saloon versions
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.

1.9 JTS
1530
1200
1100
2050
520
1500
70
80
2.2 JTS
1540
1200
1100
2060
520
1500
70
80
3.2 JTS
1730
1300
1100
2250
520
1800
70
80
1.9 JTDM8v
1575
1200
1100
2095
520
1500
70
80
1.9 JTDM16v
1585
1200
1100
2105
520
1500
70
80
2.4 JTDM
1680
1300
1100
2200
520
1500
70
80
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Weights (kg)
Sportwagonversions
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.
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
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 (Õ)
6.0
Specified fuels and
original lubricants
●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
(Õ) TUTELA
CAR MULTIAXLE
Mixture of water and liquid
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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