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Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 TS 16v
Swift Toscane 450

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 TS 16v with a Swift Toscane 450 with an actual weight of 1215 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Alfa Romeo is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
202
99

Mountains
Risk of snaking
212
150

Weight ratio: 79% (91% of kerbweight) 1215 kg 1540 kg

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Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 TS 16v
Swift Toscane 450

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Alfa Romeo is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 79%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 91%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 150 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is more than sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 TS 16v
1997-2002

Power
144 PS (106 kW)
Torque
169 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Toscane 450

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Susan reviewed a Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 TS 16v:

"We recently bought our first caravan a 2 berth Swift Lifestyle MTPLM 1230 this came out at a 94% match on the towsure website, although this is our first experience at towing we feel the car has performed admirably, with not being a regular towing vehicle we first thought the car may not have been adequate, we found fuel consumption fair, and the handling very good, the only down side is when driving into a head wind this can reduce the max. speed to 50mph, most hills can't be done in fifth gear, but that could be the same for other towing vehicles, All thou we have nothing to compare the cars ability with we do not feel the need to rush out and buy a better towing vehicle at this time."

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