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3.2 JTS
939A000
Otto
6 in 60° V
4
89 X 85.6
3195
191
260
6200
322
32.8
4500
BOSCH
HR7MPP152
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228) 1.8
140 HP
939A4000
Otto
4 in line
4
80.5 x 88.2
1796
103
140
6500
175
17.8
3800
BOSCH
FQR8 LEU2
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
To change plugs contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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)
(*) Selespeed version
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
1750 TURBO BENZINA
939B1000
Otto
4 in line
4
83.0 x 80.5
1742
147
200
5000
320
32.6
1400
NGK
ILKAR7D6G
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
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1.9
JTD
M8v
939A1000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90.4
1910
88
120
4000
280
28.6
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
200 HP
(**)
939A3000
Diesel
5 in line
4
82
X90.4
2387
147
200
4000
400
40.8
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
(*) For specific markets
(**) QTronic gearbox versions1.9
JTD
M8v
(*)
939A7000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90,4
1910
85
115
4000
280
28.6
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)1.9
JTDM16v
(*)
939A8000
Diesel
4 in line
4
82 x 90,4
1910
100
136
4000
305
31
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
2.4 JTDM
210 HP
939A9000
Diesel
5 in line
4
82 x 90.4
2387
154
210
4000
400
40.8
1500
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590))
2.0 JTDM
939B3000
844A2000 (*)
Diesel
4 in line
4
83.0 x 90.4
1956
120 (*)/125
163 (*)/170
4000
360
36.7
1750
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
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
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FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.8 140 HP1750 TURBO BENZINA 1.9 JTDM8V
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.0 JTDM
2.4 JTDM
Fuel feed Multipoint fuel injection 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.
1.8 140 HP
Five forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front2.4 JTDM210 HP 4x4
3.2 JTS 4x4
Six forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Four-wheel drive 1750 TURBO BENZINA
3.2 JTS 4x2 - 1.9 JTD
M8V1.9
JTD
M16v 2.4 JTDM200 HP
2.0 JTD
M- 2.4 JTDM210 HP
Six forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
IMPORTANTIn the event of difficult disengagement, due to significant difference of grip between front and rear axle, do
not insist with heavy accelerations: it is actually more effective an attempt of disengagement at medium slow engine rpm,
with pauses of a few seconds if several attempts are necessary.
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1.8 140 HP - 1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
1.9 JTDM8v - 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.0 JTDM
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.
1.8 140 HP - 1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS
1.9 JTDM8V- 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.0 JTDM- 2.4 JTDM
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning radius
(between pavements) 11.1
BRAKES
STEERING
1.8 140 HP - 1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 1.9 JTDM8V
1.9 JTDM16v - 2.0 JTDM- 2.4 JTDM
Front High quadrilateral system
Rear Multi-link system
SUSPENSIONS
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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.
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.
On cars fitted with four-wheel drive, all
four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to prevent damaging the 4-
WD system. The efficiency of the 4-WD
system however, is not jeopardized if
tyres with different wear conditions are
fitted.
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
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
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UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKING fig. 5
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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
A0E0788mfig. 6
RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
fig. 6
If after-sale tyres with
rim protector are used
(fig. 6) and the car has inte-
gral cups fixed (by springs) to
the sheet wheel, DO NOT fit
wheel cups. The use of unsui-
table tyres and wheel cups
could cause a sudden pressu-
re loss of the tyre.
ATTENZIONE
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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” and 235/40 ZR19” 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
TI
Versions
8Jx19" alloy
235/40 ZR19 96Y (▼)
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
1.9 JTDM8VECO
1.9 JTDM8V(**)
2.0 JTDMECO
2.0 JTDM(**)
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
Standard tyres
For versions/markets,
where provided
Optionals
Space-saver
spare wheel
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with traditional snow chains. Only “spider” type chains can be used.
(**) For specific markets
IMPORTANTSnow tyres with speed index Hor superior are recommended.
(
▼) Unchainable tyres. 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.
1750 TURBO BENZINA
3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM200 CV
2.4 JTDM210 CV
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W (▼)
1.8 140 HP
1.9 JTDM8V1.9 JTDM16V2.0 JTDM
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 (▼)
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
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
(▼) Unchainable tyres. 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
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