Are twin spark engines good?

Are twin spark engines good?

Variable valve timing gave the Twin Spark engine very good performance for its cubic capacity, but it is one of the weaker areas of the 16-valve engine. The original variator that controls the cam timing is prone to wear or jam, although replacement part carries a different part number and has improved reliability.

Is Alfa Romeo 156 reliable?

The 156 has fared poorly in JD Power customer satisfaction surveys, too – owners awarded low scores for mechanical reliability, build quality and dealer service, while some complained of costly and numerous repairs.

Is the Alfa 156 a future classic?

A promising future classic, the 156 reinvigorated Alfa Romeo… Still considered a reasonably modern car, the stylish 156 nevertheless celebrates its 21st birthday this year.

Who designed the Alfa 156?

Walter de'Silva Designed by Alfa Centro Stile under the guidance of head designer Walter de'Silva the 156s shape was intended to be distinctly Alfa Romeo. Its styling included high, curved flanks, retro styled front door handles, recessed rear door handles, and a deep grille requiring an off-centre licence plate holder.

Is twin spark better?

In twin spark vehicles, each cylinder has two spark plugs instead of just one which ignite simultaneously. ... With more fuel being burnt keeping time as a constant, the vehicle on twin spark technology will generate a higher efficiency as well as a higher fuel economy due to less wastage of fuel.

What is Twinspark in Royal Enfield?

The new Electra about which you might have read earlier on the Motoroids website is called Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Twinspark (like its 500 TBTS sibling). The new twin spark engine is what every Bullet is getting and unlike its forbears, it's doesn't spill much oil.

How many Alfa Romeo 156 are left?

	2021	2016
ALFA ROMEO 156 1.8 T.SPARK	33	173
ALFA ROMEO 156 1.8 T.SPARK LUSSO		3
ALFA ROMEO 156 1.8 T.SPARK SPORT 1		1
ALFA ROMEO 156 2.0 T.SPARK	93	303

What is the benefit of twin spark?

Twin spark plug ensures complete combustion of charge (Air Fuel mixture) resulting very less residual gas compared to single spark engine. Twin spark are placed and program it's spark timing in a such way that it ensures full combustion as well as reduces chances of ignition lag and hence avoid vibration.

What is twin spark ignition?

The Digital Twin Spark Ignition (DTS-i) is a concept developed specifically for small bore four stroke engines with two valves. Two spark plugs placed diametrically opposite to each other in the combustion chamber fire simultaneously igniting the charge.

What is mass of Royal Enfield?

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Specifications and Features

Dimensions & Weight
Kerb Weight	195 kg
Length	2145 mm
Width	785 mm
Height	1090 mm

When did the Alfa Romeo 156 twin spark come out?

• This Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark was produced from 19. It was facelifted in 2001 with the 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark. It's a front-wheel drive front-engined medium saloon with 4 doors & 5 seats.

What does twin spark mean on a Alfa Romeo?

• The 'Twin Spark' engines. In the current Alfa Romeo world the "Twin Spark" name usually refers to the dual ignition engines installed in Alfa Romeo cars. The 8-valve engine was fitted initially to the Alfa Romeo 75 but also the 1.

What Alfa Romeo models have a 16 valve engine?

• The 16-valve engines appeared in the 145, 146, 155, 156, 147, 166, Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider and Alfa Romeo GT models. The TS series are all twin cam 4-cylinder inline engines.

What replaced the Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon?

• The Sportwagon advertising campaign was made with actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. In 20 became the replacement for the 156. This replacement vehicle went on to also spawn the Brera, the three-door coupe that replaces the Alfa Romeo GTV along with its convertible sister the new Spider.