Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Alfa Romeo refreshed the 156 range in September 2001 and gave people one more reason to buy it in the station wagon shape named Sportwagon: the GTA.
The Italian carmaker took the name from the former sporty 1965 GTA (Grand Turismo Aleggerita) and improved the Sportwagon in every way it could. Thanks to its enhanced design, stunning interior, and more punchy powertrain, it should make it to the top of the automotive news. Unfortunately, it was shown on 9/11 2001, at Frankfurt Motor Show.
The designers replaced all the bumpers and rocker panels from the standard Alfa Romeo 159 package. They replaced it with an air-splitter at the front, inspired by a Formula 1 car's nose-wing. On the sides, the rocker panels took their aerodynamic role seriously and streamlined the air along with the bodywork and over the rear fenders. At the back, the hatchback-style greenhouse sported a roof spoiler at the top of the tailgate, while the rear wrapped around bumper was extended on the lower side and featured a twin exhaust on the car's left side.
With its leather-clad interior, sports-bucket seats with integrated headrests, and aluminum trims and pedals, the Alfa Romeo 156 GTA stood apart from the rest of its siblings. The whole atmosphere was sporty, and the high-bolstered seats promised good side support during hard cornering. With more headroom than its sedan sibling, the Sportwagon version was more comfortable for the rear seat passengers.
But the real change was under the hood, where Alfa Romeo installed a 3.2-liter V-6 engine. It was tuned to provide 250 hp and mated to a standard six-speed manual gearbox. As an option, the Italian brand offered an option for its Selespeed (automated) gearbox with paddle-shifters.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 6AT FWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3179 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 6200 RPM 250 HP @ 6200 RPM 247 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 300 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Selespeed) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 ZR 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.9/59.4 in (1,521/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3219 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4310 lbs (1955 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.8 mpg US (18.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 293 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 6MT (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3179 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 6200 RPM 250 HP @ 6200 RPM 247 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 300 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 ZR 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.9/59.4 in (1,521/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3219.3 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4244.6 lbs (1925 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.8 mpg US (18.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 293 g/km |