Engine
Front, transverse, straight-four, block in cast iron, cylinder heads in light alloy, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts with electrohydraulic variable vale timing, toothed belt. Bosch Motronic M1.5.5 MPI integrated electronic fuel injection and ignition, two spark plugs per.
Engine Displacement
1970 cc (83x91 mm)
Power and Torque
155 hp at 6400 rpm – 19.1 kgm at 3500 rpm
Transmission
Front-wheel drive, hydraulically actuated single dry-plate clutch, five speeds + reverse
Chassis
Pressed steel unitary construction with front and rear subframes
Bodywork
Berlina
Suspension
Front: independent, double wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, anti-roll bar.
Rear: independent, McPherson struts with lower lateral struts and reaction arms, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, anti-roll bar.
Brakes
hydraulically actuated and assisted discs all round, front self-ventilated, ABS
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2595 mm, Length: 4430 mm, Width: 1745 mm, Height: 1420 mm
Weight
1230 kg
Max Speed
214 kph
Cars Producted
Over 680.000 (156, 1997-2007)