The Saloon version of the 159 model has a 1742 cc (106.3 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Turbo Petrol engine.
This particular Alfa-Romeo 159 1750 TBi has a 6 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's FWD system.
The 2009 Alfa-Romeo 159 reaches its peak power of 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 5000 rpm.
The 2009 Alfa-Romeo 159 produces torque measuring 236 lb-ft (319.9 Nm) @ 2000 rpm.
The 159 weighs around 1430 kg (3152 lb). The 2009 Alfa-Romeo 159 Power to weight is 137.7 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 165.0 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The 2009 Alfa-Romeo 159 has a top speed of 146 mph (234.9 kph)
The 2009 Alfa-Romeo 159 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 7.40 seconds or 0-100kph in 7.6s. The 2009 Alfa-Romeo 159 estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 14.58 seconds with a trap speed of 88.1 mph.