Alfa Romeo 166

Alfa Romeo 166
Alfa Romeo 166
Overview
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	1996–2007
Model years	1999–2007
Assembly	Italy:; Rivalta, Turin (1998–2002); Mirafiori, Turin (2003–2007);
Designer	Centro Stile Alfa Romeo:; Walter de Silva; Daniele Gaglione (facelift);
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Type E
Related	Lancia Kappa; Alfa Romeo Bella; Trumpchi GA5; Trumpchi GS5;
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 2.0 L Twin Spark 16V I4; 2.0 L Alfa Romeo 12V turbo V6; 2.5 L Alfa Romeo 24V V6; 3.0 L Alfa Romeo 24V V6; 3.2 L Alfa Romeo 24V V6; Diesel:; 2.4 L JTD turbo-diesel I5;
Transmission	5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 4-speed ZF 4HP20 automatic; 5-speed AW 50-5ECT-i automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,720 mm (185.8 in)
Width	1,815 mm (71.5 in); 1,800 mm (70.9 in) (from 2003)
Height	1,416 mm (55.7 in)
Kerb weight	1,420–1,550 kg (3,130–3,420 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Alfa Romeo 164

The Alfa Romeo 166 (Type 936) is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo, between 1996 and June 2007. It is a four-door saloon car with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and replaced the 164 in the marque's model range. The car was designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, under the control of Walter de Silva, and was facelifted in September 2003.