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1999 Alfa Romeo 166 Auto

WA • Private
8
Odometer292,000km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic

Key highlights

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ABS (Anti-lock brake system)
Cruise control
Heated Seats
Climate control
Power Windows
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Alfa Romeo 166 – Busso 3.0 V6 | A Rare and Beautiful Grand Tourer The Alfa Romeo 166 is a sleek and elegant executive saloon, powered by the legendary Busso 3.0 V6 — an engine widely regarded as one of the finest V6s ever built. Its power delivery is impossibly smooth, its response immediate, and its soundtrack a blend of creamy induction and rich exhaust notes that never becomes intrusive. It’s quiet when you want refinement, and intoxicating when you want theatre. Despite its performance, the economy is surprisingly modern for a six‑cylinder, making it a genuinely usable grand tourer. On open country roads it settles into an effortless lope, drawing curious glances from other drivers who recognise they’re seeing something special. The styling is pure Alfa: distinctive, elegant, and impossible to ignore. Finished in Proteo Red, it stands out in any car park. The interior is immaculate, with the rear seats barely used. It’s spacious, comfortable, and ready for a new owner to add their personal touches. Recent maintenance includes: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres (only travelled 11000km) Timing belt and water pump replaced Regularly serviced. Mechanically it needs nothing. The only cosmetic note is a couple of small sun spots on the paint, easily corrected if desired. With Alfa’s only other V6 now found in the high‑end Giulia Quadrifoglio, this 166 offers a rare chance to own and enjoy the most celebrated V6 in Alfa Romeo’s history — at a fraction of the cost. A unique, soulful, and beautifully maintained example of a fast‑disappearing classic.

Car details

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Vehicle description
Sedan 4dr Spts Auto 4sp 3.0i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insure
Exterior colour
Proteus Red
Interior colour
cream
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
4 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.0L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
ALFAMALE
Registration expiry
4 months/September 2026
Build date
June 1999
Compliance date
September 1999
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-18359092
CD / DVD
CD stacker - 6 disc
Entertainment
Colour display screen - front
Speakers
8 speaker stereo
Radio
Radio cassette
Airbags
DriverPassengerSide for 1st row occupants (front)
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Security
Central locking - remote/keylessEngine immobiliserAlarm
Climate
Climate control
Driving
Cruise control
Remote
Fuel lid release
Lights
Fog lamps - front
Power windows
Front & rear
Wipers
Rain sensor (auto wipers)
Leather
Gear knobSteering wheelTrim (incl. seats, inserts)
Electric seats
DriversPassenger
Heated
Heated
Headrests
Integrated 2nd row
Display
Trip computer
Boot
Remote boot/hatch release
Mirrors
Electric
Power steering
Power steering
Front
Ventilated
Rear
Solid
Rims
16" alloy wheels
Number of Airbags
4
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2959cc
Engine Size (L)
3.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V60
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Compression ratio
10
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
166.0kW @ 6200rpm
Torque
275Nm @ 5000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
111.4kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5s
Gears
4
Gear Type
Sports Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol - Premium ULP
Fuel Capacity
72L
RON Rating
95
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic Sequential
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
9.3L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
774km
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
16x7.0
Rear Rim Description
16x7.0
Front Tyre Description
215/55 R16
Rear Tyre Description
215/55 R16
Length
4720mm
Width
1815mm
Height
1406mm
Wheelbase
2700mm
Track Front
1545mm
Track Rear
1532mm
Tare Mass
1490kg
Kerb Weight
1550kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2060kg
Gross Combination Mass
3560kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1500kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
500kg
Warranty in Years from First Registration
3yr
Warranty in Km
100000km
Country of Origin
ITALY
Launch Year
1999
Launch Month
8
Generation Name
Type 936
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Location
Mindarie, WA 6030
Member since
2022
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