Der hat's mir irgendwie angetan.
Was meint Ihr so dazu???
Wäre doch ein nettes Geschenk für nächste Weihnachten, oder so???
Hier eine Beschreibung:
It has been close to ten year's since the Alfa Romeo brand has been available new in Canada, but word has it they're headed back this way before 2005. It's more likely that they will be sold at Ferrari-Maserati dealerships than GM showrooms, even though parent company Fiat Auto shareholder General Motors is the main impetus behind the brands return.
If this Giorgetto Giugiaro designed 2+2 coupe is a sign of what may be in the future, Alfa Romeo won't have any problems convincing North Americans to invest in the Italian manufacturer's products once again. But before I go on describing this tantalizing piece of machinery, let's make one thing perfectly clear. Despite the logo adorning Alfa's trademark grille, this is not an Alfa Romeo. It's an Italdesign (Giugiaro's design company) concept car that has hopes of winning over Alfa's approval.
Unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show to unanimous admiration, the Brera shares much of its underpinnings with Maserati's new Spyder and Coupe. Incidentally, Maserati is owned by Ferrari, whose majority shareholder is Fiat Auto, hence the parts bin sharing.
A variation of the 90-degree, 48-valve V8 found in both the Ferrari 360 Modena and the new Maserati is mounted behind the front axle with the transmission and differential in the rear, for optimal weight distribution. If the Alfa coupe does reach production, don’t expect to see the concepts 10cc increase to the Maserati engines 4,244 cc displacement. After all, it wouldn't make sense for the lesser Alfa to upstage the Maserati brand. What you could expect though, is a version of the Maserati Cambiocorsa transmission (F1 in Ferrari-speak) Alfa calls Selespeed. It's a 6-speed electro-hydraulic sequential command system actuated via paddle shifters on each side of the steering wheel, offering lightning quick shift response and the safety of both hands gripping the steering wheel for optimal control.
Speaking of optimal control, all-wheel drive is the layout of choice, but Giugiaro is quick to point out that the Brera could be adapted to a more conventional rear-wheel drive configuration if produced. Giorgetto also states that the coupes scissor-type doors were designed with production in mind, but more conventional doors would not detract from its glorious lines. Despite its sizable exterior - 4,390 mm (172.8 in) long, 1,890 mm (74.4 in) wide and 1,290 mm (50.8 in) high - its rear seats will only be suitable for two kids or a weekend's worth of luggage.
Will Alfa Romeo build it? That's hard to say, especially while parent company Fiat Auto is currently only managing to tread water in a downward spiraling whirlpool of financial debt. Nevertheless, the car would be priced about $20,000 to $30,000 less than the comparable Maserati coupe, which would bode well for its prospective sales. Only time will tell if it comes to fruition. Time and a few well placed letters of your intent to purchase that is. Start writing!
Specifications:
Price Range (est): $95,000 - $110,000
Body Type: 2-door coupe
Layout: Front engine, AWD
Engine: 385 hp, 333 lb-ft, 4.2-L, 32-valve, DOHC V8
Transmission: 6-spd man (opt 6-spd sequential manual gearbox)
Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
Seating Cap: 4
Performance (0-100 km/h): 4.9 sec (est) Web Site: http://www.italdesign.com
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NEIN, ich meine nicht die Frau.......
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