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I'm after a bit of advice, really.
My 166 2.5 V6 Sportronic is a bit lethargic off the line (i.e. from a standing start), accelerating a bit like a rubbish old turbodiesel that's not yet come on-boost. Once it's hit about 25-30 mph, like a turbodiesel, it picks up its skirts and takes off like a scalded cat. All further acceleration is handled as is to be expected from an Alfa V6 (in other words, impressively).
I just need to know whether this is a characteristic of the V6 engine when mated to the Sportronic (i.e. automatic) gearbox, or whether there's something that's not right with the car.
I'd appreciate feedback from anyone with a Sportronic-equipped 166, so I can either put the matter to bed and accept that's just the way the car is, or do something about it.
Cheers guys (and gals). :thumbs:
My 166 2.5 V6 Sportronic is a bit lethargic off the line (i.e. from a standing start), accelerating a bit like a rubbish old turbodiesel that's not yet come on-boost. Once it's hit about 25-30 mph, like a turbodiesel, it picks up its skirts and takes off like a scalded cat. All further acceleration is handled as is to be expected from an Alfa V6 (in other words, impressively).
I just need to know whether this is a characteristic of the V6 engine when mated to the Sportronic (i.e. automatic) gearbox, or whether there's something that's not right with the car.
I'd appreciate feedback from anyone with a Sportronic-equipped 166, so I can either put the matter to bed and accept that's just the way the car is, or do something about it.
Cheers guys (and gals). :thumbs: