‘Pure sportiveness’ is what Hoermann calls it’s latest ‘Italian stallion of the famous Milanese car manufacturers’. This expression is picked up by the designers and engineers of Hoermann, an Alfa-Tuner from Bavaria. As a subsidiary of Abt Sportsline, the team to be beaten in the DTM, Hoermann are currently working on Alfa Romeo tuning programs.
Alfa-Romeo 156 was seen as a revolution, destined to become a modern classic. With the advancement of the 156 to the 156 GTA, the Italian constructors were able to make connect the 156 to the golden years of Alfa-Romeo motor sport. In the field of aftermarket tuning, Hoermann is proud to announce a details of their extensive tuning package for the Alfa-Romeo 156 3.2 V6 24V GTA.
To give the GTA the correct sound, Hoermann offers a stainless steel exhaust system. The two oval exhaust pipes (148 x 75 mm), award the 156 GTA a distinctive note that is easily remembered and recognized.
The combination between the height adjustable suspension and the performance handling system, which allows a lowering of 20 to 60 mm, helps control the 156 in more dynamic driving situations. For worthy deceleration, a kit is supplied by Hoermann including a brake-set in combination with the flexible steel brake lines.
With the Hoermann LS and Hoermann PS, the company offers two kinds of rims. The LS in the size 8.5 x 18 inch as well as the PS size 8.5 x 19 both casted in two pieces.
Story by Hoermann Motorsport, edited by Supercars.net
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | 60 Degree, All Alloy, V6 |
| position | Front Tansverse |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Direct Injection |
| displacement | 3179 cc / 194.0 in³ |
| bore | 93 mm / 3.66 in |
| stroke | 78 mm / 3.07 in |
| compression | 10.5:1 |
| power | 186.4 kw / 250 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
| specific output | 78.64 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 177.3 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 300 nm / 221.3 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | FWD |
| front tires | 225/45ZR17 |
| rear tires | 225/45ZR17 |
| front brakes | Brembro Vented Discs w/ABS, EBD, ASR, 4-Pot Calipers, Vacuum Ass |
| f brake size | x 305 mm / x 12.0 in |
| rear brakes | Brembro Vented Discs w/ABS, EBD, ASR, Vacuum Assist |
| r brake size | x 276 mm / x 10.9 in |
| front wheels | F 48.3 x 21.6 cm / 19 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 48.3 x 21.6 cm / 19 x 8.5 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Doubel Trailing Arms, Anti-Roll Bar, Telescop |
| r suspension | MacPherson Struts w, Transverse Levers, Offset Coil Springs, Ant |
| curb weight | 1410 kg / 3109 lbs |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual or Paddle Shift Sequential |
| gear ratios | 3.500:1, 2.235:1, 1.520:1, 1.156:1, 0.971:1, 0.816:1, :1 |
| final drive | 3.733:1 |
| top speed | ~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.3 seconds |
Keyword: 2004 Hoermann 156 GTA