2008–2010 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16v Specs & Performance

The 2008–2010 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16v is a front-wheel-drive sedan powered by a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter inline-four gasoline engine. It develops 138 hp at 6,300 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm, with power delivered through a five-speed manual transmission. Performance is respectable for the naturally aspirated entry-level 159, with a 129 mph top speed and 9.9-second 0–60 mph time.

Inside, the 159 provides seating for five in a four-door sedan body, while its chassis combines double-wishbone front suspension with a multi-link rear setup. The engine uses DOHC 16-valve technology and multi-point fuel injection, and the car returns around 31 mpg combined with a listed 572-mile range. Its combination of distinctive Italian styling, conventional naturally aspirated power delivery and practical front-wheel-drive layout makes the 1.8 MPI a straightforward version of the 159 range.