Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 petrol description
Sedan Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS has been produced from January, 2007 to July, 2008. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.2 litres, which produces power of 185 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 190 000 and 330 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.4 litres.
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 222 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 13 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
Alfa Romeo 159 safety
During safety testing Alfa Romeo 159 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Alfa Romeo 159 is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Alfa Romeo 159 got one star.

Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS technical data
Model: | Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2007. January ... 2008. July | ||
Engine: | 2198 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 221 g/km |
Power: | 185 HP ON 6500 RPM | Torque: | 230 NM ON 4500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 222 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 7.3 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.66m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2010 kg |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS engine 939A5000
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 2198 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 94.6 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.3 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 5.4 litres (5.7 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 8.15 litres (8.6 quarts) |
Power | 185 HP ON 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 NM ON 4500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2005 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Alfa Romeo Brera Alfa Romeo Spider |
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All Alfa Romeo 159 sedan [2005 - 2008] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Alfa Romeo 159 2006 1.8 mpi
Jun 2006 — Jul 2008 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 1.9 JTS
Oct 2005 — Jul 2008 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.9 Petrol | 160 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 1.9 JTDm 8v
Oct 2005 — Jul 2008 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 120 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 1.9 JTDm 16v Oct 2005 — Jul 2008 | 1.9 Diesel | 150 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.2 JTS Oct 2005 — Jul 2008 | 2.2 Petrol | 185 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2007 2.2 JTS Jan 2007 — Jul 2008 | 2.2 Petrol | 185 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 2.4 JTDm 20v Oct 2005 — Oct 2007 | 2.4 Diesel | 200 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 2.4 JTDm 20v Jul 2006 — Jul 2008 | 2.4 Diesel | 200 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2007 2.4 JTDm 20v
Oct 2007 — Jul 2008 Most powerfull diesel version (210 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 210 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2007 2.4 JTDM 20V 4x4
Jan 2007 — Dec 2008 Most powerfull diesel version (210 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 210 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 3.2 JTS V6 Jan 2008 — Dec 2008 | 3.2 Petrol | 260 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 4x4
Oct 2005 — Jul 2008 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 260 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Alfa Romeo 159 2007 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 4x4
Jan 2007 — Jul 2008 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 260 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |