Alfa Romeo sees the introduction of more rear-drive performance models as a key factor in establishing itself as a genuine rival to premium European rivals such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but developing the suitable technology is proving to be an expensive process.
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During the European media presentation of the MiTo in Italy, Alfa Romeo’s executives confirmed earlier reports of a top-notch sport version that will out power its strongest European rivals like the 197Hp Renault Clio RS, the 192Hp Opel Corsa OPC even the 211Hp MINI Cooper John Cooper Works.
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Watch out MINI Cooper and Opel Corsa, the supermini segment just got a notch hotter. Alfa Romeo has been taunting us for months with numerous pre-releases, but today they have finally released a detailed press kit (on the following 9 pages) and gallery.
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Autodelta has taken the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS and applied their craft. Under the exclusive bespoke J-Series designation the 159 also gets the “C” added to the name denoting “Compressore”. As a result the 159 J4 2.2 C joins the Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C and Spider J6 3.2 C with a supercharged version of the four cylinder 2.2 JTS direct injection petrol engine.
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Few sports cars are developed specifically for Britain`s roads. Those that have been tend to become true `driver`s cars`. Alfa Romeo is planning for the new, limited edition Alfa Brera S to join those ranks.
After a year of intensive suspension and chassis development at Prodrive, the world-leading motorsport specialist, the result is a sports coupe that subtly enhances all that is good about the original Alfa Brera, while bestowing it with outstanding driver feedback and handling.
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