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| Road Test: Alfa Romeo 156 (2002-2003) |
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Exceptional, whatever the engine. The GTA can be steered entertainingly on the throttle with its scalpel-sharp steering and oversteer-biased handling. Expect a 0-60 mph dash in around six seconds and a 150 mph top speed. The direct injection 2.0-litre Twin Spark is just as engaging. Offering more power and torque than the outgoing 2.0-litre unit without penalising economy, it revs sweetly to its 7000rpm red line while delivering its 165 bhp in an addictively linear and refined manner. Torquey and frugal, the five cylinder 2.4-litre JTD is also worth considering, with power up 10 bhp to 150 bhp. The willing 1.8 and 1.6-litre Twin Spark engines carry on as before.
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