Retaining the same mechanical layout as the original road car, the Alfa 156’s 2-litre Twin Spark
engine is linked to a six-speed sequential gearbox and a limited split differential. The Alfa 156 took
the honours in both the constructors’ and drivers’ championships in the 1998 Italian Superturismo
Championship with Nicola Larini and Fabrizio Giovanardi behind the wheel as well as winning the European
Super Touring Cup the same year with Giovanardi as the driver. The 1999 season saw further success with
Alfa’s second consecutive constructors’ title. Following its success in the European Touring Car
Championship of 2000, the 156 Super Turismo enjoyed further triumph taking the European title once again
in the 2001 season.
Technical Specification
| Engine |
4 cylinders front-mounted transverse |
| Capacity |
1998 cc |
| Power |
310 bhp at 8250 rpm |
| Speed |
265 km/h |