Alfa Romeo's commonly known as for any couple of of the greatest transporting out, highly efficient engines being created. Witness the awesome, clean revving energy of the 3.-litre quad cam V6 creating 162kW inside the GTV coupe and Spider. Even its punchy, torque plagued 2.-litre twin spark four was worth a sigh or two, but that will change.
Enter in the JTS engine, which Alfa Romeo claims offers better fuel useage, lower pollutants plus much more energy and torque in the given engine capacity. Ireland will first sample JTS technology round the 2.-litre, four cylinder engine. Eventually it will likely be suitable for all Alfa Romeo engines.
The 2.-litre JTS engine can get new injectors, pistons, camshafts and exhaust system for just about any internet gain of 7kW and 19Nm on one capacity twin spark engine. Peak energy and torque continue being produced within the same 6400rpm and 3500rpm correspondingly.
The JTS gains automatic rain recognizing wipers, front lights automatic washers, ASR traction control, and VDC and EBA round the ABS. Geddit?! ASR is Anti Slip Regulation, VDC is Vehicle Dynamic Control, EBA is Electronic Brake Assist, and ABS... everybody recognizes that certain, don't we?
On the road, the JTS engine is not backwards in going forwards, offering strong torque within the entire rev range. It's a subtle difference, this engine feels incrementally more effective whatsoever points as well as in most conditions. Standing starts possess some extra zing, roll-on acceleration may well be a more urgent, minimizing changes are clarified getting a far more effective back striking punch.
We did notice a couple of unsettling hiccups inside the Alfa's numerous stability and traction items, the anti-lock brakes tapering alarmingly throughout one switchback corner.
Until that time, you'll naturally come lower for the Alfa Romeo 156 JTS. The ultimate model have been the very best value, as well as the new high-tech engine, plus a truckload more features and equipment helps it be even harder to overlook the 156 JTS. And that's before we wax lyrical about its stirring lines and striking profile
