Alfa Romeo

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Other Features

Alfa Romeo 156 Awards

The Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 JTS Twin Spark has developed a fan base amongst review centres reviewers for its stylish performance.

A pleasure to drive and handles well and looks great are typical opinions. For its stylish looks, power and sports handling the Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Sparks fans believe there is nothing better in its class. With 20 reviews so far at Review Centre the Alfa 156 2.0 Twin Spark scores a high 85 per cent Recommended rating as well as similar high scores for Performance, Practicality, Reliability and Value For Money.

The Alfa Romeo is an award winning distinctive sports saloon. It appears to benefit those who like a vehicle which offers style, power and personality.

Overview

Just one of numerous great lookers in the 156 Alfa range the AlfaRomeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark has a reputation for superb steering and massive performance. Direct fuel injection, the precision Italian 2.0-litre engine and 165bhp will more than keep you moving.

The engine has a distinctive growl and the sports suspension will ensure you feel the road despite the overwhelming comfort of the interior.

Models include the popular Tourismo and Veloce models.

Turismo includes alloy wheels and leather steering wheel while the Veloces highlights include a sport suspension and climate control as well as electric rear windows and trip computer.

Other Features

• Spacious boot
• Sixteen body colours including Alfa Red, Moonlight Blue and Cloud White
• Info centre console
• Radio
• Climate control system
• Chrome interior trim
• High quality leather and cloth interior
• Manual Gears
• Immobiliser
• Security System
• Side Impact Protection
• Hi Level Brake Light
• Power Steering
• On Board Computer
• Electric Windows
• Passengers and Driver Air Bags
• Air conditioner
• Auto Windscreen Wipers

Alfa Romeo 156 Awards

The Alfa Romeo 156 has dozens of awards. Here are just a very few from 1998:

• Car Of The Year - 56 journalists from 21 European countries
• Car Of The Year - Denmark
• Technical Innovation Award Autocar UK
• European Award Of Automotive Design - Panel of Belgian journalists
• Best Performance Styling - Autovisie Holland
• Dream Car Of The Year - Auto Moto - Poland
• Best Compact Executive - What Car, UK
• Auto Trophy - Auto Zeitung, Germany
• Best Compact Executive Car - AutoExpress, UK

Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark Veloce Specification

• Fuel consumption - 14.51 (l/100km)
• Boot Capacity 378mm
• Height - 1430
• Width - 1743
• Length - 4435
• Fuel Capacity - 63l
• Acceleration 0-100 - 9.6s
• Cylinders - 4
• Gears - 5