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Alfa Romeo Brera S 2.2 Car review

Alfa Romeo Brera
It isn’t. At all. Although Prodrive has added bespoke Eibach springs and Bilstein gas-filled monotube dampers, all the work it’s done has been fully signed off by Italy – complete durability testing included (ahem). The Brera S even has its own stability control settings. Alfa UK and Prodrive have been working on this project for a year. Which seems a lot of effort for a run of only 500 cars. Each one will be numbered – with certificate! – and they are exclusively available in the UK.

The Brera S is a properly engineered chassis development of the regular car, already upgraded for 2008 with hollow anti-roll bars and aluminium suspension components. Petrol only, the S is available as 185bhp 2.2 four-pot or 260bhp 3.2 V6. There are no engine enhancements but both versions weigh less. A 35kg reduction for the 2.2 is fine, but 100kg off the V6 (it's missing Q4, don't forget) is far more impressive – resulting in stronger in-gear acceleration.

The Brera S also gets some very tasty 19-inch alloys. Modeled after those on the 8C Competizione supercar, these are 2kg a corner lighter than the regular 17-inch alloys.

Ok, it sounds good – but how does the revised Brera drive?

Starting with the 2.2, it’s immediately apparent that there is a massive improvement in body control. Alfa helpfully had some standard 2.2 Breras on hand, and the S feels like a completely different car. It stays far flatter through every kind of corner, keeps its composure far better over broken surfaces, and while the steering remains a little numb, it is far more consistent. The dead area at the straight-ahead position has all but vanished.

Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera

Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera

Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera

Alfa Romeo Brera
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AutoScout24 find of the day: Alfa 8C Competizione w/590hp

AutoScout24 find of the day: Alfa 8C Competizione w/590hp

Having built only built 500 examples, the achingly luscious Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is bound to become a collectors’ item. Unfortunately, they’ve all been spoken for, but if you missed your chance and cost is no object, Italian auction site AutoScout24 has one listed that may be of interest. having been boosted to 590 hp, a 140-hp bonus over the stock 450.

On top of the clout and rarity of the standard 8C, this model stands out as one of only a handful produced in black. That alone isn’t enough to justify the huge premium being charged for this example: the asking price is €380,000, over twice its original retail price of €160k. The power boost may come close, however: through unspecified means, the output on this 8C is quoted as

Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa 8C Competizione w/590hp

Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa 8C Competizione w/590hp




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Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione

Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione
Know the car :
Frankly speaking, the 147 always has felt a classier piece of kit in front of their rivals and but the only drawback that the car had to a very minor extent is finishing touches which was somewhat to a lower end for the Alfa. There are also some other brands and models in the market who offer the similar cars with quite a lower engine quality but they have the better quality leather and also a good and non-scratched exterior. So, if Alfa could make little changes in their outlook and the material used in the car by just adding a beautiful leather interior, and a smarter painting job, the classy car can become classier.

This was the feedback of the people and Alfa guys are one of the most grasping and R&D makers in the automotive world. They accepted the challenge and probable mistakes in the car and introduced a new model with all the changes the people have demanded like the best painting, the best interior and also the best set of alloyed. The guys of Alfa are truly responsive and they really are working harder for the best of the company is the statement proved by the introduction of 147 Collezione.

Know the changes :
Good news for the people is that all the jobs of improvement and enhancement is done at free of cost!! I mean even after so many changes, the basic price of the Collezione is kept the same as 147. So, if some one wishes to earn a better version of 147 with the radical changes like leather interior, exclusive 17″ alloy wheels, lowered suspension and special paint can be achieved by having the model of Collezione in the rate of 147. The colours are also changed and now with the Alfa for the first time you can have an Alfa car in a striking Ghiaccio White special paint finish with the dynamic option of contrast of black gloss roof. The new finished colour is more romantic than before and it has more chances to make you fall in love with!!

Other changes the Alfa guys have made are the leather gear knob and leather steering wheel with the option of remote audio controls, an Alfa code immobilizer and also for the first time an alarm system in the car. They also have the verities of innovations like remote control central door locking, electric windows, a trip Computer, an 8-speaker CD player, climate control, six airbags, ABS with EBD and ASR stability control. After making these changes, the company can make one statement for sure that, “After using this car, you should never make an attempt to buy other car, even the superior ones otherwise you’ll have to sell it as you’ll never be able to get adjusted with any else.”

Know the Engine :
Just like you have options in life everywhere and in every field, there are also two options in the engine of Alfa Collezione. One of the engines is a 1.6-litre T.S petrol unit and the other option you can have is a 1.9-litre JTDM diesel and you need not worry about the efficiency as both of them are developing 120bhp. You’ll just have to pay a little bit more for the diesel option by £1,000 more and if you are more interested in the luxurious ride, there’s a £500 premium for the five-doors rather than the standard three.

Know the features :
Most of the parts are same as they were used in the 147 model couple of years back except those mentioned above. There s still the same headlamps, just they are made sharper, tapering to inboard points. These lamps are also making a continuation of the previous 147 model by having the triple lamp clusters and the smarter bumper houses tiny front fog lamps and the same as used before air intakes.

There is a chromed strip at the bottom of the tailgate which is fixed in to dissuading following drivers from high beaming you. The rear lights are a bit larger than those of the original 147, smeared across the tailgate. A redesigned lower bumper the number plate and the rear end of the car is finished with some smart colours and also the tailgate is made high profile and makes a prominent and significant look of the car.

The most featured features are inside the car as the interior has come in for a great attention and the stylists charged chiefly with improving the standard of quality. Soft touch two-tone fascias are in, to make the instruments more legible. Other more elemental improvements in the latest model of Alfa are the inclusion of a revised suspension, aimed at improving ride quality. Also large number of ‘tuneability’ in the double wishbone front is being set up in the car.

If you ask us to make choice between two of the engines offered for the Collezione buyers, we’d definitely recommend the diesel engine option. Diesels are the most favourite and hottest models these days. It just requires making changes in the attitude and preference of us. As such there is no visible difference that rocks the petrol potion and downmarket the diesel option.

The torque of this 1.9-litre engine makes the big-boned 147 to look like rather lithe, sprinting to 60mph in 9.6 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 120mph. It’s even quicker than the 1.6-litre petrol car, a model which gets nowhere near the JTD’s average fuel return of nearly 49mpg. A CO2 emissions showing of just 153g/km also help to make the diesel car that helps to save the environment sharply.

Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione
Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione

Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione
Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione

Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione
Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione


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Alfa Romeo 147 : Heat is on for Alfa’s 147

Alfa Romeo 147
Flagship 147 Sport Q2 gets a 1.9 diesel engine. Calling all hot hatch fans – Alfa Romeo is releasing two limited-
edition versions of the 147. On sale now, the first is the Sport, which comes with 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, chrome wing mirrors and a roof spoiler. Inside, there are aluminium pedals, sports dials and a darkened roof lining.

The range-topping Sport Q2 adds a Torsen limited-slip differential for maximum front-wheel-drive traction. The cabin also gets black leather sports seats, dual-zone climate control and stainless-steel kick plates.

The Sport is offered with either a 120bhp 1.6-litre TS petrol engine or 115bhp 1.9-litre JTDM diesel, while the Sport Q2 gets a 150bhp 1.9-litre 16-valve JTDM oil-burner. Both cars come in three and five-door bodystyles. Prices start at £13,450 for the Sport, with the Sport Q2 costing from £16,950. But with only 450 Sport and 350 Sport Q2 models available, buyers will have to be quick.

Alfa Romeo 147
Alfa Romeo 147

Alfa Romeo 147
Alfa Romeo 147

Alfa Romeo 147
Alfa Romeo 147

Alfa Romeo 147
Alfa Romeo 147

Alfa Romeo 147
Alfa Romeo 147

Alfa Romeo 147
Alfa Romeo 147


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Alfa Romeo Brera S 3.2 V6

Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo’s new Brera S is different from most Italian sports cars – it’s still a beautiful Latin design, but its heart has a 100 per cent British beat. That’s because the S (which stands for Speciale, rather than Sport) is the result of an intensive year-long partnership with UK motorsport specialist Prodrive. And it’s designed to further enhance Alfa’s improving reputation among the nation’s drivers.

Two petrol-powered versions are available - a 2.2-litre and a 3.2-litre flagship. We drove the 3.2 JTS V6 – and its styling is as stunning as ever.

The addition of discreet Prodrive-badged flares to the front wheelarches, plus an SV6 emblem on the C-pillar and a 10mm reduction in ride height, gives the S an even more sporty look than the standard Brera.

This is complemented by the four chrome exhausts, which have been remodelled to match the model’s rear lights. The lightweight 19-inch alloys are the stand-out feature, though, and are inspired by the wheels on Alfa’s 8C Competizione supercar. They don’t only look good; the rims also play a big part in lowering the car’s weight, which helps improve its handling.

Climb inside, and the stylish cabin matches the sleek exterior. Everything has been upholstered in black leather and finished with red stitching. Aluminium plates on the front headrests feature both the Italian and British flags, and add to the impression that you are driving something special. What’s more, the pedals have been given a sporty aluminium finish.

The low driving position suits the car’s character, and fills you with confidence when dealing with the twisty A and B-roads for which this Brera has been designed. All of the dials and instruments are typical Alfa, and are emphasised by red LEDs.

While the rear seats are only really suitable for small children, the deep 300-litre boot will comfortably hold a set of golf clubs. Practicality is boosted by a split-fold function on the seats in the back. Both engines have been left untouched, so the focus of Pro-drive’s improvements is the chassis. The Brera has been criticised in the past for its lack of steering feedback and nose-heavy handling, but these issues have been addressed in the new car.

Spring rates have been stiffened by 50 per cent, and the dampers revised to improve body control. The suspension geometry has also been fine-tuned to enhance the steering and hand-ling, while Alfa has managed to slash the kerbweight by 100kg to 1,550kg.

The result is more agility and better balance in corners, and although the Brera is front-wheel drive, Alfa’s Q2 limited-slip differential ensures traction isn’t lost when you apply more power. Yet this improvement in bends has not affected the Brera’s grand touring abilities; it still makes light work of long motorway trips.

The 3.2-litre V6 sounds fantastic throughout the rev range, and offers plenty of power all the way to the red line. While engine performance hasn’t been increased, the V6 still produces 260bhp and a punchy 322Nm of torque, and propels the coupé from 0-62mph in seven seconds exactly.

Production of the S is going to be limited to 500 models, finished in a choice of red, grey or black. And for exclusivity, each buyer will be supplied with a unique certificate stating their car’s individual number.

Both models are priced very competitively, with the 2.2-litre version starting from £24,950 and the 3.2-litre at £28,450. However, the sky’s the limit when it comes to personalisation. One option is to send your car back to the factory in Italy and have it resprayed in custom 8C Competizione paint for £7,000! And there’s nothing to suggest some dedicated customers won’t do exactly that.

Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera

Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera

Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera

Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review
Production of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta was launched in 1954. Giulietta, part technology can serve as a model for many current and car nines. At a basic version of the engine is installed with two distribution shafts (such a scheme applied since 1926, almost all gasoline engines Alfa Romeo) capacity of 1,290 cubic metres. Cm and 54 litres capacity.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint with body type coupe produced from 1954 to 1968. The body of this car for a firm Carrozzeria Bertone. For this model, four-cylinder engine row, the volume of work since 1290, see, maximum capacity 65 litres. Maximum speed is 165 km. H.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review


Detroit Auto Show 2009: Stile Bertone Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11 is not the next Tumbler

Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11
We were saddened when we couldn’t track down this Bertone B.A.T. 11 in Geneva last year and even sadder when we missed it in Los Angeles in November. Don’t blame us. They stuck it in the basement for crying out loud. The B.A.T. 11 is an updated take on the B.A.T. 5, B.A.T. 7 and B.A.T. 9 concepts built by Nuccio Bertone in the ’50s. BAT stands for Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica (Aerodynamic Technical Coupe) and as you can see, this concept lives up to its name. While the original B.A.T. concepts have become some of the most coveted collector cars in the world, this new one is designed with a slightly different slant.

Based on a Maserati GT chassis, it is more of a sportscar for the new millennium. It has a Maserati V8 for propulsion and features Pirelli shod 21″ wheels slowed by Brembo brakes. Although the mechanicals are Maserati, the badge is Alfa Romeo because of the exterior detailing — specifically the traditional Alfa triangular shield and circulor crest. It also carries many of the same design cues as its predecessors, including the fared-in wheels and wrap-around tail fins. While the original BATs were designed to look aerodynamic, this one was actually wind-tunnel-tested in the Department of Aeronautics and Space Engineering at the Polytechnic institute of Torino.

Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11

Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11

Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11

Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11

Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11