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1998 Alfa Romeo 156
The Alfa Romeo 156 continues to go from strength to strength and by the end of August 2000 will have won Alfa dealers more than 230,000 orders since its launch.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Alfa Romeo 156
Alfa Romeo built the 156 in 1997–2005. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 to the 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 Crosswagon Q4. Sold new in Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1997–2005
- Brand from
- Italy
- Part of
- Stellantis
- Sold new in
- Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 2 cars
How it changed
Power went from 150 hp in the 1998 156 to 175 hp in the 2004 156 Crosswagon Q4. It got heavier along the way: 1,360 kg for the 1998 car, 1,385 kg for the 2004. The most powerful here is the 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 Crosswagon Q4 at 175 hp (130 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 Crosswagon Q4, in 8.3 s.
Every 156 in the catalog
2004 Alfa Romeo 156 Crosswagon Q4
In 1992, the Alfa Romeo 155 introduced a new Alfa Romeo concept of sportiness that became enshrined in the codename Q4. Now the same glorious label returns on the new Alfa Romeo 156 Crosswagon Q4, the model that marks Alfa Romeo's return to the world of four wheel drive.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 156 | 150 hp (112 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | 9.4 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | 1,360 kg (2,998 lb) | 2.4 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual |
| 2004 156 Crosswagon Q4 | 175 hp (130 kW) | 284 lb-ft (385 Nm) | 8.3 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,385 kg (3,053 lb) | 2.4 L inline-5 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
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