Alfa Romeo 146 (930, facelift 1997) 1.6 T. Spark (120 Hp) 1997

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.6 Twin Spark (120 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1999 year

Engine

Power

120 Hp @ 6300 rpm.

Power per litre

75.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front engine

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

144 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

1598 cm3

Cylinder Bore

82 mm

Piston Stroke

75.7 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.4 l

Coolant

8.4 l

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1428 mm

Width

1712 mm

Height

1425 mm

Length

4257 mm

Front track

1459 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.5

Front overhang

887 mm

Rear overhang

830 mm

Wheelbase

2540 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

120

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.5 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

9.9 kg/Hp, 100.8 Hp/tonne kg/Hp

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.3 kg/Nm, 121 Nm/tonne kg/Nm

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.4

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.9

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.8

Maximum speed

197 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

520 kg

Kerb Weight

1190 kg

Fuel tank capacity

51 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1225 l

Permitted towbar download

50 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

350 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

380 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Max. weight

1710 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc, 257x11.8 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 203 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6 J x 15

Tires size

195/55 R 15

Alfa Romeo 146 1.6 T. Spark (120 Hp)