Alfa Romeo 155 Cars For Sale

Show search form The Alfa Romeo 155 was released in 1991. The car belongs to the European classification, category D. This classic four-door sports sedan was intended to replace the 75th model. Machine design belongs to IDEA studio. Externally, Alfa Romeo 155 has many similarities to previous models: 33, 75, 164. By combining several models, the creators managed to make a car with an aerodynamic coefficient equal to only 0.29.

Model 155 has sharper shapes: narrow rectangular headlights, predatory front bumper slots, false radiato trianglenoisy grille with the famous bright emblem and sufficient interior volume in the cabin for five people and their luggage (525 liters). The salon is full of contradictions. The remote trunk opening button is hidden in the depths of the glove compartment.

Perhaps only 15-inch wheels with low-profile Pirelli P700-Z tires in 205/50 ZR15 size seem too small. They seem to make the car heavier, and thus bring a barely noticeable dissonance to the bright appearance of the car. However, instead of 15-inch wheels, 16-inch wheels can be ordered as additional equipment. But then the tire profileit becomes ultra-low (205/45 ZR16), and it is hardly suitable for driving on our roads.

Engines of the Alfa Romeo 155 model range with a displacement of 1.8 liters with two spark plugs per cylinder, a 2-liter 16-valve power unit and a V-shaped in-line "six" with a displacement of 2.5 are able to show the high energy efficiency of the 155 model as for everyday driving, and for participation in the European Touring car championships.

Initially, the 155th was equipped with the following engines: 1.8 TS (126 HP), 2.0 TS (143 HP), 2.5 V6 (166 HP), TD 1.9 turbodiesel (90 HP). The basis of the entire range is a 16-valve engineA 2.0-liter gaiter sends this sedan into orbit of 100 km / h in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed is 225 km / h. Fuel consumption at 90 km / h is 7.7 l / 100 km.

In November 1992, an all-wheel drive version of the Q4 with a turbocharged 186 hp engine was released. ("charged" or, as it is sometimes called, 155 Cloverleaf 4). Of course, this is not a real race car yet, but only a road version of the GT class. Under the hood is a 190-horsepower 16-valve engine with a working volume of 1955 cc. cm and a Garret T3 turbocharging system with intercooled air. This charge allowsthe car can accelerate to 100 km / h in 7 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 225 km / h. The transmission uses a Fergusson viscous coupling, which redistributes the torque between the axles so that the maximum falls on the wheels with better grip.

In May 1993, the 1.8 TS engine was replaced by the 1.7 TS with 115 hp.

A little later, in November 1993, in honor of Alfa Romeo's victories in the DTM championship, version 155 was released - DTM 93.

Since January 1994, the standard equipment of the 155th began to include seat belt clips and airbags for the driver.front passenger.

In April 1994, the engine range was replenished with a TD 2.5 turbodiesel with 125 hp.

In 1995, the 155 underwent major changes. New shock absorbers were installed and the ground clearance decreased by 15 mm. The new Alfa Romeo 155 is longer and wider.

In April 1995, charged versions of the 155th were released - Sport and Super with a 2.0S 16v engine producing 186 hp. The Sports Pack can be distinguished by a rear spoiler, colored side rails and black 16-inch alloy wheel rims with 205/50 VR tires.

Due to the specificity of the machine or neeffAccording to the effective marketing policy, the sales volume of the 155th was rather small, and in the fall of 1997, in connection with the launch of the 156th model, the production of the 155th was discontinued.

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