Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo 159 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Alfa-Romeo 159 has a 3195cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 159 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 159's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1740 kgs (3836 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 in the same weight category as the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo 159 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 3195cc 24V V6 engine produces 256 bhp (190 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 237 lb-ft (321.3 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (236 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo 159 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (172.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo 159.

The Alfa-Romeo 159 has a Power to weight ratio of 147.1 bhp per ton and 136.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 159 competing with the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (172.0 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro S-Line (172.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alfa-Romeo 159 generating around 136.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.8 V6 (161.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 BMW 8 Series 840Ci 4.0 V8 2d Auto (161.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.1 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 as fast as the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the or the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (6.90 secs). This Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 is also faster than the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the and the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 159 and the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo 159 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.88 secs @ 91.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L (14.82 secs), the 1991 Audi V8 4.2 V8 Quattro (14.82 secs), and the 2005 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 Convertible (14.82 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 has a maximum speed of 149mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 159 equals the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 then how about the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph), the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (160 mph), or the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (160 mph).

Related Links:

2005 159 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

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