156 Base Engine:

This engine is suitable for all types of driving. There are seven diesel & petrol engines available for the new alfa 156, which represents the idea blend of performance, fuel consumption, reliability and environmental compatibility.

The 20 valve 2.4 JTD M-Jet is a high power diesel engine with 175 bhp at 4000 rpm, generous torque with 39.2 kgm at 2000 rpm. Because of the increased pressure of the direct injection system from 1300 to 1400 bars and the new setting of the turbo charger, it gives outstanding performance.

The 20 valves 2.4 JTD M-Jet have five in-line cylinders with a bore of 82 millimeters and a stroke of 90.4 mm. Tappets and equalisers with a double overhead camshaft activate the four valves per cylinder. The Common Rail system utilized in the new engine features two new automatic control strategies for the settings and balance of the diesel fuel injected, ensuring lower noise levels and vibrations.

There is a host of other new elements designed by the Alfa Romeo research and engineering center: from the cylinder heads with hydraulic tappets to the steel connecting rods and engine shaft; from the piston with internal pipe to allow the coolant oil to circulate, to the innovative materials used for the main bearings and big end bearings.

Perfectly in line with the great Alfa Romeo sporting tradition, which also comes through in the other petrol and diesel engines in the stunning new 156 range.