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The legendary Alfa Romeo driving experience

emerges from a unique spirit, of ‘cuore sportivo’
or sporting heart. For more than a century, the
sportiness of Alfa Romeo cars has been their
number one design and construction feature.
A feature that found its initial, most significant
expression in engine technology. From the Torpedo
to the Duetto and modern-day touring car
champions, Alfa Romeo has created unforgettable
“technological masterpieces” that have pushed
the boundaries of performance and captured the
imagination of car lovers all over the world.
Committed to continual evolution and advancement,
Alfa Romeo has increased power and speed and
today focuses on new goals, such as flexibility-of-
use and lower fuel consumption. Modern designs
pay tribute to Alfa Romeo’s colourful past, the
indomitable vitality of the brand, the finely tuned
roar of the engine, the elegance and beauty of
creative Italian style.

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01
DESIGN

02
COMFORT

03
POWER

04
CONTROL

05
TRANSMISSIONS

06
SAFETY
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Strength. Power. Control. Driving pleasure in total

safety. This is the essence of driving according to
Alfa Romeo. A unique sensation perfectly captured
in the new Alfa 156. A car as beautiful to look at
as it is to drive. The impact of the new Alfa 156 hits
all five senses. Sight, drawn in by the Giugiaro-
designed elegant, sporty contours. Hearing, ready
to react to the unmistakable resonance of an Alfa
engine. Touch, in the encounter with sensuous
materials. And the scent of speed and the taste

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of the unbeatable flavour of performance with

total control. All that is missing is your sixth sense,
to make the new Alfa 156 an even more unique
experience. The unmistakable touch of Italian style,
the most sophisticated engineering, engines beyond
compare, painstaking research into materials and
the utmost attention to detail: the Alfa 156 is all
of this and more. Because Alfa Romeo represents
the definitive combination of driving pleasure
and safety.

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DESIGN
01
Right from the start the new Alfa 156 sedan and
Sportwagon convey their unique personality
with seductively elegant styling and a consummate
sense of balance. The result is a racier, more
stylised front. Its new radiator and the line of the
bonnet highlight the light clusters, which combines
sophistication and power for trouble-free night
driving. The bumper blends in seamlessly with the
rest of the car, gracefully underlining its compact
perfection. The aesthetics continue towards the
rear. The tail of the car, with its spacious boot,
highlights the historic Alfa Romeo emblem:
symbol of motoring and design excellence.

The new Alfa 156 has been

designed by Giugiaro.
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ELEGANCE AND
SPORTIVITY
Acclaimed as one of the world’s great sporting
wagons, the Alfa Romeo Sportwagon is an
uncompromising blend of sportiness and elegance,
performance and balance. For its styling features,
dynamic attributes and flexible use of space, the
Alfa Sportwagon is not simply the wagon version
of the 156, but something more and different.
The Alfa 156 Sportwagon is a design masterpiece.
With the Villa d’Este-style Alfa shield grille, broad
shoulders and pronounced guards and wheel
arches, it has a sporting physique. Yet inside,
you’ll find a large, beautifully fashioned Italian
interior with fold-down rear seats and a well-
equipped, versatile luggage compartment.
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156 Sportwagon
Overseas model shown. Some features may not be available in Australia.
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COMFORT
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The new interiors enhance ride quality on board

the new 156, as well as conveying all the personality
of a true Alfa Romeo. The presence of the classic
circular ‘brows’ over the rev counter and speedo
pays tribute to the styling of the cars that made
Alfa Romeo’s glorious history.
A central feature of the fascia is the Infocenter
console, with its innovative, modern design. On the
road the new Alfa 156 not only provides data from
the main control parameters via the Trip Computer,
but also signals any faults promptly and accurately,
indicating the necessary course for action.
The built-in radio, and the controls for the climate
control system, are easily accessible
at the centre of the fascia. Everything has been
designed to optimise the position of the controls
to adjust mirrors, foglights and headlights and to
create roomy storage compartments.

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QUALITY
PASSION FOR

The details are all about finish and quality. In all

the versions of the new Alfa 156 the cut of the
trims and the assembly of the materials are
per formed with the utmost attention to detail,
worked with painstaking craftsmanship. From the
dials of the climate control system to the steering
wheel and gear lever trim, to the instrument pods,
to the rings round the air vents on the fascia, to
the handles, and the chrome trim which elegantly
highlights key features in the interior, the careful
planning and attention is obvious. The talent of the
Alfa Romeo craftsmen is also evident in the choice
of leathers and the textiles used to cover the
seats and door panels.

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PERFORMANCES WITHOUT
COMPARISONS

- 2.0 JTS/2.0 JTS Selespeed:

Transmission: 5 speed manual
or 5 speed sequential gearbox.
Cylinders: 4, inline, front transverse.
Valves: 4 per cylinder, variable
valve timing. Capacity: 1970cc
Power: 121kW@6400 rpm.
Torque: 206Nm@3250 rpm.

- 2.5 V6 24V:
Transmission: 6 speed manual
or 4 speed automatic.
Cylinders: 6, in 60o V, front
transverse.
Valves: 4 per cylinder, variable
valve timing. Capacity: 2492cc.
Power: 141kW@6300 rpm.
Torque: 218Nm@5000 rpm.

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The power you need for all types of driving. State

of the art innovations and technology. Authentic
gems of automotive engineering, the engines
available for the new Alfa 156 represent the ideal
blend of performance, fuel consumption, reliability
and environmental compatibility.
The 2.0 JTS engine with revolutionary direct petrol
injection is the latest in engineering technology.
Direct petrol injection allows the 156 JTS to deliver
ample power and torque throughout its operation
without ever compromising fuel economy.
It is the first Alfa Romeo petrol engine with injectors,
which work directly in the combustion chamber. This
is based on a totally unique interpretation of the
combustion process, which enhances performance.

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POWER
03

The new 2.0 JTS in the Alfa 156 functions on lean

burn technology up to around 1500 rpm, saving on
fuel. Above this level it burns at a normal ratio of
14.7:1 between the two components. In this way
performance is better than with a normal indirect
injection engine.
There are many innovative features: the cylinder
heads with Bosch injectors mounted in the chamber,
the pistons, the camshafts and the exhaust system.
As well as the high performance variable intake
manifold, the high pressure fuel Common Rail, the
higher compression ratio, pistons and the cascade
exhaust system, composed of two main catalytic
converters built into the manifold.
This engine produces 121 kW of power at 6,400 rpm,
with 206 Nm of torque available at 3,250 rpm.
0-100 km in 8.2 seconds. The 2.0 JTS engine is
available in both the 156 sedan and Sportwagon.
Then there is the even more powerful 141kW,
2.5 V6 engine for those in need of extra performance.
218 Nm of torque is available at 5,000 rpm,
with maximum power output at 6,300 rpm. 0-100 km
in 7.3 seconds (manual) and 8.5 seconds (automatic).

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The system comes with four disc

brakes with active sensors, brake
servo with additional chamber and
floating callipers, double crossover
circuit. ABS with four channels
and four sensors and EBD
(Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
allowing maximum control of the
vehicle during the braking action.

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CONTROL
04
Legendary Alfa Romeo roadholding guarantees
an outstanding level of active safety even under
emergency conditions. Maximum efficiency and
precision in steering response. Outstanding thrust.
The ability to absorb and smooth out harsh road
conditions. Braking distances reduced. Sophisticated
electronic control devices like VDC (Vehicle Dynamic
Control), a system which controls the dynamic stability
of the vehicle and intervenes in extreme conditions.
Together with accessories like the rain sensor, which
automatically activates the windscreen wipers, the
new Alfa 156 allows you to focus exclusively on the
pleasure of driving. And safe driving, thanks also to
the high double wishbone front suspension and the
rear McPherson suspension. A combination that allows
optimal tyre grip, enhanced traction even in the most
demanding conditions, greater steering precision and
sensitivity, creating an anti-dive and anti-lift effect.

The structure of the rear coil spring is heavily decentralised are anchored to a framework in The high double wishbone
McPherson suspension on the new to reduce friction. The bumper is vacuum diecast lightweight alloy, suspension in the new Alfa 156
Alfa 156 is particularly advanced made of closed-cell polyurethane which reduces the weight by enables great lengthways wheel
both in terms of geometry and which guarantees the most gradual about 1.8 kg compared to a flexibility, without compromising
construction. The telescopic strut and consistent elastic properties conventional steel beam. roadholding while cornering and
incorporates pressurised double- possible. The two transverse links steering dynamics, guaranteeing
acting shock absorbers, and the and the mount of the anti-roll bar optimum control of the tyres
movements.

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TRANSMISSIONS
05

The Alfa 156 range is available in four transmission

types, to suit your driving preference. With the
Alfa 156 2.0, you may choose from the 5 speed
manual or the 5 speed Selespeed sequential
gearbox, while the powerful Alfa 156 2.5 V6 offers
the choice of a 6 speed manual gearbox or a
Q-System 4 speed automatic.
Selespeed
The Selespeed sequential 5 speed gearbox offers
the superior engine control of a Formula One
vehicle. Instead of conventional clutch, gearbox
and accelerator operations, gear changes are made
easy via simple steering wheel controls or a joystick
in the centre console. But, unlike the dulled response
of an automatic car, the computer-controlled manual
Selespeed gear change process is performed
perfectly, extracting maximum engine performance.
Q-System Automatic
Changing gears is made easy without a clutch The Alfa 156 2.5 V6, which is only available
pedal, so the driver can concentrate on the driving in the sedan, comes in both a 6 speed
of the car and revel in a gearbox that can flick from manual, or the Q-System Automatic which
gear to gear in as little time as 0.7 of a second. is a fully automatic transmission with the
A more sporting response could not be imagined! option to switch to manual control. The Alfa
And for congested urban driving, the Selespeed Q-System gearbox results in a car capable of
offers a self-shifting ‘city mode’. A highly sophisticated two different driving styles. Decide at any time
computer takes over complete control, moving the to opt for fully automatic mode or switch to
gears as required by engine speed, road speed and manual mode for a sportier drive. In automatic
a host of other conditions monitored by the system’s mode it is a fully automatic gearbox with a
advanced sensors. And because driving pleasure choice of three operational settings, city,
always lurks around the next corner, full manual sport and ice.
Selespeed can be restored at the touch of a button. Alternatively, by sliding the gear stick to the
left, the gearbox offers a conventional ‘H’
pattern manual gearshift, albeit without the
clutch pedal to operate. It is a unique feature
of the Alfa 156 to have the choice of a
conventional ‘H’ pattern gear operation,
or fully automatic adaptive gear changing.

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SAFETY
06
The new Alfa 156 offers a high concentration of
safety technology including a rigid passenger cabin
structure, six airbags, lateral anti-intrusion beams
and a fire-prevention system that cuts out the fuel
supply under certain accident conditions.
The Alfa 156 also features a driver and passenger
airbag, with the ability to deactivate the passenger
airbag if required, and two side airbags built into the
front seats. There are also two window bags
featuring a new design which inflates faster and is
less intrusive for passengers, opening up from the top
down, avoiding arm injury and effectively protecting
the heads of the passengers in the front and back.
The passenger cabin has been designed as an
occupant safety cell, thanks to its increased
torsional rigidity and a bodyshell with controlled
crumple zones complete with lateral anti-intrusion
beams. To ensure children’s safety, the new
Alfa 156 is fitted with 3 ADR tested and approved
anchorage points, which are located neatly under
the trim of the rear deck, and allow for easy
installation and removal of approved child seats.

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“ ALFA ROMEO IS
SOMETHING SPECIAL.
IT OCCUPIES A PLACE
APART...IT IS A WAY OF
LIFE...IT’S TO DO WITH
FEELINGS AND PASSION,
THINGS THAT HAVE MORE
TO DO WITH THE HEART
THAN THE BRAIN. IT’S A
WAY OF THINKING THAT
DERIVES FROM RACING,
WHERE EXCELLENCE IS
INDISPENSABLE AND THE
PRESSURE TO PERFORM
IS CONSTANT…THESE
CONCEPTS FIND THEIR
TRUE EXPRESSION IN THE
CARS WE SELL...

”
Orazio Satta, Technical Director of Alfa Romeo in 1962

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Dealer’s stamp
WARRANTY: 3 year Alfacare warranty, 6 years against per forating corrosion, 3 year on paintwork, 3 year
Alfacare Roadside Assist.
NOTE: All information, descriptions and illustrations are correct at date of printing, 02/2004. Alfa Romeo
reserves the right to make any changes to its products it considers necessary. Some of the equipment described
and/or photographed in this brochure are options.
Alfa Romeo – Australia – 02/2004 Printed in Australia. ARP-031

All the information you need is on the internet at: http://www.alfaromeo.com.au or call 1800 253 200.