Alfa Romeo 164 1988–1993 car dimensions: 4555 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1400 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,375 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin is spacious and comfortable for five with anatomically designed seats in velvet as standard or leather as an option. Power steering is standard along with height and reach adjustable steering wheel, front electric windows and central locking. Automatic climate control is optional while basic heating is standard. ABS is optional. A check control system monitors functions via the centre console with many buttons and some digital displays.
Boot capacity is 504 litres with a through-load facility for longer items like skis. The battery is located in the boot.
Braked towing capacity is 1300 kg and unbraked is 500 kg. Payload is 350 kg. Self-levelling rear suspension is available as an option to maintain ride height under load.
The cabin is spacious with room for five and a large boot. Seats are anatomic with velour trim as standard and offer height, backrest and lumbar adjustments plus a fully adjustable steering wheel. Soundproofing keeps road and engine noise low. A heating and ventilation system with ten vents serves all passengers effectively. Electric front windows, central locking and tinted glass come standard. Air conditioning, electric seats, heated seats and a sliding sunroof are optional on this model.
Petrol engine with multipoint injection and 70 litre tank.
Combined fuel use listed at 8.3 to 8.5 l/100 km.
Service intervals around 12,000 miles with regular oil changes.
Twin Spark uses a timing chain. balancer shaft belt needs periodic replacement.
Four-wheel disc brakes with ventilated fronts. ABS optional.
Standard kit includes height-adjustable inertia-reel belts, head restraints and check-control warning system.
The 2.0 Twin Spark runs on petrol and returns combined consumption figures of 8.3-8.5 litres per 100 km in period data. Urban figures sit higher while steady motorway running is more economical. A 70-litre tank gives useful range.
Servicing centres on regular oil and filter changes. The Twin Spark engine uses a durable timing chain rather than a belt, though the separate balancer-shaft belt requires attention at longer intervals. Keep cooling system and electrics in check as these age.
Safety equipment comprises ventilated front discs and solid rear discs, power steering and a rigid body with controlled deformation zones plus a collapsible steering column. ABS is available as an option. Front and rear head restraints plus height-adjustable seat belts are standard. No official crash-test star rating appears in contemporary records.
Keep the car by watching for electrical gremlins in the check-control system and HVAC, maintaining galvanised body panels against corrosion at drain points, and using a specialist familiar with the Twin Spark for timing and valve work. Parts for trim and some electronics grow scarce.
Length 4555 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1400 mm, Wheelbase 2660 mm (164 1988–1993)
Sources: manufacturer data, ADAC Autokatalog manufacturer data, Alfa Romeo’s 1987 product bulletin and Il Quadrifoglio n.17, Alfa Romeo’s technical history identifies the catalyst engine as AR06416.