Alfa Romeo 155
| Alfa Romeo 155 | |
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Alfa Romeo 155 facelift
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 1992–1998 |
| Assembly | Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy |
| Designer | Ercole Spada (I.DE.A Institute) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Type Three platform (Tipo Tre) |
| Related |
Fiat Tempra Lancia Dedra |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.7 L I4 8V TS (petrol) 1.8 L I4 8V TS (petrol) 2.0 L I4 8V TS (petrol) 1.6 L I4 16V TS (petrol) 1.8 L I4 16V TS (petrol) 2.0 L I4 16V TS (petrol) 2.0 L I4 16V Turbo (petrol) 2.5 L V6 12V (petrol) 2.0 L I4 TD (diesel) 2.5 L I4 VM 425 OHV TD (diesel) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm (100.0 in) |
| Length | 4,443 mm (174.9 in) |
| Width | 1,700–1,730 mm (66.9–68.1 in) |
| Height | 1,440 mm (56.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,195–1,430 kg (2,635–3,153 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo 75 |
| Successor | Alfa Romeo 156 |
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The Alfa Romeo 155 (Type 167) is a compact executive car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo between 1992 and 1998. It was released in January 1992 in Barcelona, and the first public launch was in March 1992, at the Geneva Motor Show. It was built in 192,618 units.
Built to replace the 75 and based on the parent Fiat Group's Type Three platform, the 155 was somewhat larger in dimension than the 75 but evolved its styling from that of its predecessor. The 155 was designed by Italian design house I.DE.A Institute. An exceptional drag coefficient of 0.29 was achieved with the body design. The design of the 155 allowed also big boot space, 525 litres (115 imp gal; 139 US gal).
The single most significant technical change from the 75 was the change to a front-wheel drive layout. This new configuration gave cost and packaging benefits but many Alfa die-hards and the automotive press lamented the passing of the "purer" rear wheel drive layout on a car from this sporting marque.
Also available was the 155 Q4, which had a 2.0-litre (120 in3) turbocharged engine and a permanent four-wheel drive powertrain, both derived from the Lancia Delta Integrale; it was essentially a Lancia Delta Integrale with a different body.
The new model came in "Sport" and "Super" guises. The Sport had a slightly lowered ride height and more aggressive dampers while the Super had the option of wooden trim and electronically controlled dampers and seat controls.
Reception of the new model was generally lukewarm. The 75 had been conceived prior to Fiat's acquisition of the Alfa brand, so as "the last real Alfa" it cast rather a shadow over the 155; the loss of rear-wheel drive was frequently cited as the main cause of the disappointment. Nevertheless, the 155 was entered in Touring Car racing and was successful in every major championship it entered, which gradually improved its image.
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