Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo 159
Power
209HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
7.2l/100
Emissions
192g/km
0-100 km/h
8.3s
Top Speed
227km/h
Weight
1720kg
Price
38,230€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
AWD
5 / 4 doors
405 L
70 L
154 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm Q4 210 CV Selective (2008-2009)
General description
The Alfa Romeo 159 is not just a sedan; it's a statement of principles sculpted in metal. In its 2.4 JTDm version with Q4 all-wheel drive, it represents the culmination of an era: the fusion of the most passionate Italian design with the brute force of a five-cylinder diesel engine and the security of all-wheel drive. It's a car that chooses you as much as you choose it, a piece of automotive history that still sets pulses racing.
Driving experience
Driving this 159 is a visceral experience. The thrust of 400 Nm of torque from just 1500 rpm pins you to the seat, accompanied by the unique and addictive roar of its 5-cylinder engine, a sound that breaks the diesel monotony. The Q4 all-wheel drive provides absolute confidence in any corner, allowing you to explore the limits of a superb chassis and precise, communicative steering. Every shift of its 6-speed manual gearbox is an invitation to feel the road, to truly connect with the machine.
Design and aesthetics
Giorgetto Giugiaro's work is timeless. The front of the 159 is pure aggression and elegance, with its iconic six-headlight gaze and the 'scudetto' presiding over the ensemble. The side line is muscular and fluid, culminating in a powerful and well-proportioned rear. Inside, the atmosphere envelops you. The driver-oriented console, the Italian gauges, and the feeling of being in a fighter jet cockpit create a unique atmosphere, a space where the absolute protagonist is the pleasure of driving.
Technology and features
Beneath its designer skin lies remarkable engineering for its time. The heart is the JTDm engine with common rail direct injection and a variable geometry turbo, a feat of diesel engineering. But the real technological gem is the Q4 all-wheel-drive system. This system, with a Torsen center differential, intelligently distributes torque between the axles, prioritizing the rear to maintain the sporty character of an Alfa Romeo, but sending power to the front when grip is critical. Added to this is a sophisticated double-wishbone suspension on both axles, worthy of a competition car.
Competition
In a market dominated by German sobriety, the Alfa Romeo 159 Q4 stood as the alternative with a soul. It fearlessly faced giants like the BMW 3 Series xDrive, the Audi A4 quattro, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4MATIC. While its rivals offered almost clinical perfection, the Alfa Romeo countered with character, a design that captivated at first sight, and a driving experience that prioritized emotion over pure efficiency. It was the choice for those who sought to feel, not just to get from A to B.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm Q4 is much more than a powerful diesel sedan. It is a car for purists, a machine that combines beauty, strength, and character in a way that few have managed to match. It represents an almost perfect balance between a passion for design and driving excitement, wrapped in the security of all-wheel drive. It is not the most practical or the most efficient car, but it is undoubtedly one of those that deeply touches the heart of whoever drives it.