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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. Also for 3.2 JTS and 2.4 JTD
M210 HP 4x4 version, snow chains shall be fitted on the FRONT
axle of the car.
4,00B x17"
T125/80 R17
1.8
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
2,4 JTDM210 HP 4x4
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
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with traditional snow chains. Only “spider” type chains can be used.
IMPORTANTSnow tyres with speed index Hor superior are recommended.
(
▼) Unchainable tyres. Size certified and admitted only for PIRELLI 235/40 ZR19 96Y. When using winter tyres, use 225/50
R17 98 tyres or 235/45 R18 98. Vehicles with TI fittings should not use 16” wheel rims.
TI
Versions
8Jx19"alloy
235/40 ZR19 96Y (▼)
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
TYRES
Standardtyres
For versions/
markets where
applicable
Optionals
Space-saver
spare wheel
(for versions/
markets where
applicable)
2.4 JTDM200 HP
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
(▼) Unchainable tyres. Size certified and admitted only for PIRELLI 235/40 ZR19 96Y. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 ZR17 96 tyres or
235/45 R18 98. Vehicles with TI fittings should not use 16” wheel rims.
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.Space-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2
WHEEL ANGLES
Tyres
205/55 R16 91V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.5 2.5Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.9 2.7Tyres
235/45 R18 98W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.9 2.7Tyres
235/40 ZR19 96Y (▼)
front rear
2.7 2.5
3.0 2.8
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’)4x2 Versions
–1° 1’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
4° 15’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 18’
–7’± 4’
max. difference
right/left: 4’
–1° 3’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
11’± 7’
(total toe-in: 22’± 7’)4x4 Versions
–38’±18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 18’
–7’ ± 4’
max. difference
right/left: 4’
–1° 3’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
11’ ± 7’
(total toe-in: 22’ ± 7’)TI Versions
Front
wheels
Rear
wheels
– camber
– caster
– half toe-in
(per wheel)
– camber
– half toe-in (per wheel)
VEHICLE GEOMETRYThe TI fittings present lower suspensions around of 20 mm with respects to the other versions.
Warning: lowered trim car, pay attention when driving on ramps, humps or on particularly
rough routes.
average load bar
full load bar
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Versions A B C D E F G H
1.8 - 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
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
1.8 - 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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PERFORMANCE
SALOON VERSIONS Top speed Acceleration from 0-100 km/h Kilometer with standing startkm/h sec. sec.
1.8208 10.2 31.1
1.9 JTS214 9.5 30.5
2.2 JTS224 8.7 29.4
3.2 JTS 4x2250 7.1 27.0
3.2 JTS 4x4244 7.0 27.3
1.9 JTDM8v193 10.7 32.6
1.9 JTDM16v212 9.2 30.6
2.4 JTDM4x2231 8.1 28.7
2.4 JTDM4x4227 8.3 29.0
SPORTWAGON VERSIONSTop speed Acceleration from 0-100 km/h Kilometer with standing start
km/h sec. sec.
1.8206 10.4 31.3
1.9 JTS212 9.7 30.9
2.2 JTS222 8.9 29.8
3.2 JTS 4x2248 7.2 27.4
3.2 JTS 4x4242 7.2 27.7
1.9 JTDM8v192 10.9 32.9
1.9 JTDM16v210 9.4 30.9
2.4 JTDM4x2229 8.3 29.0
2.4 JTDM4x4225 8.5 29.3
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2.2 JTS
1445
1100
1050
1995
550
1500
75
50
3.2 JTS
4x2
1540
1220
1050
2090
550
1700
75
50
1.9
JTD
M8v
1480
1150
1050
2030
550
1500
75
50
1.9
JTD
M16v
1490
1150
1050
2040
550
1500
75
50
2.4 JTDM
4x2
1585
1220
1050
2135
550
1500
75
50
1.9 JTS
1435
1100
1050
1985
550
1500
75
50
1.8
1385
1100
1050
1935
550
1400
75
50
2.4 JTDM
4x4
1645
1220
1050
2195
550
1500
75
50
3.2 JTS
4x4
1610
1220
1050
2160
550
1700
75
50
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WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Saloon versions
Weight empty
(including fluids, 90%
fuel in the tank and
no optional)
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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1.9 JTS
1485
1100
1050
2035
550
1500
75
80
2.2 JTS
1495
1100
1050
2045
550
1500
75
80
3.2 JTS
4x2
1590
1220
1050
2140
550
1800
75
80
1.9
JTD
M8v
1530
1150
1050
2080
550
1500
75
80
1.9
JTD
M16v
1540
1150
1050
2090
550
1500
75
80
2.4 JTDM
4x2
1635
1220
1050
2185
550
1500
75
80
1.8
1435
1100
1050
1985
550
1400
75
80
2.4 JTDM
4x4
1695
1220
1100
2245
550
1500
75
80
3.2 JTS
4x4
1660
1220
1100
2210
550
1800
75
80
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Weights (kg)
Sportwagon versions
Weight empty
(including fluids, 90%
fuel in the tank and
no optional)
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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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
2,.4 JTDM210 HP
4x4
70●
10●
10.3
5.4
■
2.8 (Õ)
6.0
CAPACITIES
Specified fuels and
original lubricants
●Unleaded petrol
with no less than 95 R.O.N.
(EN228 Specification)
❍Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles (EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50%
water and
PARAFLU UP (
▲)
■SELENIA StAR
❑SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(Õ) TUTELA
MULTIAXLE
Mixture of water and liquid
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
1.8
70●
10●
8.0
4.5■
1.6
6.0
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
Fuel tank: litres
– including
a reserve of litres
Engine cooling system litres
Lubrication system engine litres
Mechanical gearbox/
differential litres
Windscreen/headlight
washer fluid reservoir: litres
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