Alfa Romeo 166 (936) (1998–2003)

The Alfa Romeo 166 (936) was offered with 13 engine versions (10 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 136 to 226 hp, built 1998–2003.

Alfa Romeo 166 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1998–2003
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length185.8 in (4,720 mm)
Width71.5 in (1,815 mm)
Height55.7 in (1,416 mm) – 55.4 in (1,406 mm)
Cargo volume17.3 cu ft (490 l) – 17.7 cu ft (500 l)
Fuel tank19.0 gal (72 l)

All Alfa Romeo 166 (936) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.0 i 16V T.Spark (155 hp)1998–2001Gasoline155 hp (114 kW)138 lb-ft (187 Nm)9.8 s131 mph (211 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i V6 (205 hp)1998–2001Gasoline205 hp (151 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)8.1 s147 mph (237 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 JTD (136 hp)1998–2001Diesel136 hp (100 kW)224 lb-ft (304 Nm)9.9 s126 mph (202 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 i V6 24V (190 hp)1998–2001Gasoline190 hp (140 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)8.4 s140 mph (225 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 i V6 24V (190 hp) Automatic1998–2001Gasoline190 hp (140 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)9.5 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 i V6 24V (226 hp)1998–2001Gasoline226 hp (166 kW)203 lb-ft (275 Nm)7.8 s151 mph (243 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 i V6 24V (226 hp) Automatic1998–2001Gasoline226 hp (166 kW)203 lb-ft (275 Nm)8.5 s147 mph (237 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i 16V T.Spark (150 hp)2001–2003Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)133 lb-ft (181 Nm)9.8 s131 mph (211 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 JTD (140 hp)2001–2003Diesel140 hp (103 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)9.9 s127 mph (204 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 i V6 24V (188 hp)2001–2003Gasoline188 hp (138 kW)163 lb-ft (221 Nm)8.4 s140 mph (225 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 i V6 24V (220 hp)2001–2003Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)195 lb-ft (265 Nm)7.9 s150 mph (241 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 i V6 24V (220 hp) Automatic2001–2003Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)195 lb-ft (265 Nm)8.6 s147 mph (236 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 JTD (150 hp)2002–2003Diesel150 hp (110 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)9.9 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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