Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 petrol description
Sedan Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark has been produced from October, 2003 to January, 2007. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 181 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 180 000 to 300 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Alfa Romeo 166 2.0 engine oil type is 10W-40 and oil capacity is 4.4 litres.
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 211 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark technical data
| Model: | Alfa Romeo 166 2.0 T.Spark | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2003. October ... 2007. January | ||
| Engine: | 1970 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 230 g/km |
| Power: | 150 HP ON 6300 RPM | Torque: | 181 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 211 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 (combined) 13.8 (urban) 7.3 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres (19 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.72m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1930 kg | ||
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark engine AR32310
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 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 | 1970 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 83 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 91 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark oil type | 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 4.4 litres (4.7 quarts) |
| Power | 150 HP ON 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 181 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2000 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
| Engine also used on | Alfa Romeo 156 Alfa Romeo 147 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Alfa Romeo 166 sedan [2003 - 2007] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark
Oct 2003 — Jan 2007 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.4 JTD 10v
Oct 2003 — Jan 2007 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.4 Diesel | 150 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.4 JTD 20v
Oct 2003 — Jan 2007 Most powerfull diesel version (175 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 175 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.4 JTD 20v
Most powerfull diesel version (175 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 175 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.5 V6 24V Oct 2003 — Jan 2005 | 2.5 Petrol | 188 HP | 11.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| Alfa Romeo 166 2003 3.0 V6 24V Oct 2003 — Jan 2007 | 3.0 Petrol | 220 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Alfa Romeo 166 2003 3.2 V6 24V
Oct 2003 — Jan 2007 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 240 HP | 12.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |