1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Medium Sedan
Body Type
134 mph
Top Speed
8.3s
0-60 mph
153 hp
Power
27.6 mpg
Economy
4
Doors
5
Seats
13.3 ft³
Luggage
2,756 lbs
Weight
MSRP: $9,500 – $12,000
The 1998–2001 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark is a first-generation medium sedan powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine. It produces 153 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The four-door, five-seat sedan combines a 102.2-inch wheelbase with a relatively light 2,756-lb curb weight, giving the 156 a practical yet performance-focused configuration.
Its 16-valve Twin Spark engine delivers its strongest output high in the rev range, with peak power at 6,400 rpm and maximum torque at 3,500 rpm. The car reaches 134 mph and 0–60 mph in 8.3 seconds, while double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension support the front-wheel-drive chassis. The naturally aspirated engine uses DOHC valvetrain and multi-point fuel injection.
Compact HatchbackGasolineQuadrifoglio
$12,000 – $20,000
153
hp
5
seats
27.1
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasolineQuadrifoglio
$10,000 – $18,000
148
hp
5
seats
29.1
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasoline1.8 Twin Spark
$8,000 – $14,000
138
hp
5
seats
28
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasoline1.8 Twin Spark
$8,000 – $15,000
142
hp
5
seats
28
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasoline1.7
$10,000 – $13,000
127
hp
5
seats
27.6
mpg
Compact HatchbackGasoline1.6 Twin Spark
$10,000 – $13,000
118
hp
5
seats
28.6
mpg
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