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2003 Alfa Romeo 166 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Medium
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

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Alfa Romeo introduced its flagship model, the 166, in 1998, and five years later, the Italian automaker enhanced it with the facelifted model, solving most of the car's issues.

Strangely, Italians were good at designing vehicles, but the 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 was not exactly a sought-after car. One of its main issues was with the front fascia, which featured ridiculously small headlights compared to the vehicle's size. In addition, its engines were not exactly what the brand's fans expected. But with the facelifted version, the fans got what they wanted.

The most significant aesthetic change was at the front fascia, where the Italian automaker installed taller headlights. In addition, it redesigned the hood and moved the specific "Alfa shield" into the lower area of the front fascia, and it was bigger. In addition, the lower bumper featured the "tri-lobo" design element that combined the main triangular-shaped grille with the lower horizontal lobes of the automaker's design language. At the back, the rear fascia remained virtually unchanged, at least in terms of shape.

Inside, the main upgrade was for the center stack. This received aluminum trims and a new infotainment center for vehicles fitted with that. But Alfa knew that its fans wanted high-bolstered seats and felt obliged to provide them. Even the rear bench was profiled for two passengers with almost no place for a third, middle occupant.

Under the hood, the Italian automaker narrowed the range of gasoline engines and expanded the turbo-diesel versions. It also cut a few versions and added others. In addition, the most potent Alfa Romeo 166 provided 240 PS (237 hp), 20 more than the non-facelifted version.

press release
ALFA ROMEO 166 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
  4 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L TS 6MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 6MT FWD (188 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (220 HP)
  • 3.2L V6 6MT FWD (240 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 2.4L JTD 10V 6MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.4L JTD 20V 5AT FWD (175 HP)
  • 2.4L JTD 20V 6MT FWD (175 HP)
brochures (download)
ALFA ROMEO 166 Brochure

ALFA ROMEO 166
2.0L TS 6MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TS 6MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1970 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6300 RPM
150 HP @ 6300 RPM
148 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:134 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
181 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:131.1 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3075.4 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4255 lbs (1930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:230 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 166
2.5L V6 6MT FWD (188 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 6MT FWD (188 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2492 cm3
Power:138 KW @ 6300 RPM
188 HP @ 6300 RPM
185 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:163 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
221 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:139.8 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3229.7 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4343.1 lbs (1970 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km)
Highway:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Combined:19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:284 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 166
3.0L V6 4AT FWD (220 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (220 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2959 cm3
Power:162 KW @ 6300 RPM
220 HP @ 6300 RPM
217 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:196 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
265 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146.7 mph (236 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3362 lbs (1525 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4541.5 lbs (2060 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.1 mpg US (19.4 L/100Km)
Highway:25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Combined:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:310 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 166
3.2L V6 6MT FWD (240 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 6MT FWD (240 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3179 cm3
Power:177 KW @ 6200 RPM
241 HP @ 6200 RPM
237 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:213 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
289 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:152.2 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4453.3 lbs (2020 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
Highway:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:297 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 166
2.4L JTD 10V 6MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 10V 6MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2387 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 4000 RPM
150 HP @ 4000 RPM
148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
305 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3329.8 lbs (1510 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:192 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 166
2.4L JTD 20V 5AT FWD (175 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 20V 5AT FWD (175 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2387 cm3
Power:129 KW @ 4000 RPM
175 HP @ 4000 RPM
173 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:284 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
385 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:135 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4519 lbs (2050 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:206 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 166
2.4L JTD 20V 6MT FWD (175 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 20V 6MT FWD (175 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2387 cm3
Power:129 KW @ 4000 RPM
175 HP @ 4000 RPM
173 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:284 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
385 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width:70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4519.5 lbs (2050 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:198 g/km
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