| 2007 Alfa 147
The prestigious compact
Available with 3 or 5 doors, 2007 Alfa 147 makes its presence felt on the road, with its streamlined styling, gutsy profile, low grille and elongated headlights with emphatic lines that slope towards the shield. We could say that the model brings out all the brand's creative vitality.
The compact 2007 Alfa 147 guarantees superb performance, combined with the Italian styling that gives it its unmistakable line, which is harmonious but always 'muscular'. The front conveys sportiness and class combined with a certain aggressiveness thanks to the grille and the tapered bonnet. The elongated headlights (glass lids that incorporate three circular chromed elements on a black background) and the air intake, which is divided by one central and two lateral, vertical elements combine to underline the compact Alfa Romeo's strong personality.
At the rear, the design of the tailgate underlines the car's elegant styling, which is accentuated by the extended triangular design of the light clusters. And the rear door handles of the five-door version, which are camouflaged into the bodywork, have become an essential feature of Alfa 147.
Inside, 2007 Alfa 147 has a refined, elegant environment that guarantees the highest levels of comfort, an ideal driving position, and an excellent balance between compact, enveloping volumes, uncluttered surfaces and soft, essential lines. All aspects of the driving position adjust: the position and depth of the steering wheel, the height of the wrapround seat and the degree of lumbar support.
The rear head-restraints are designed so that they can be lowered to increase visibility, and the graphics of the conveniently placed control panel on the facia make it clearly visible, with a light or black background.
The passenger compartment is comfortable and spacious, thanks in part to the detailed study of parameters that improve posture as well as head and leg space, but also elegant and highly individual - for example the 'ridged' pattern of the seats and door panels which is also set off by a chromed frame that highlights the tweeter inside the door release trim.
The Alfa 147 is also the car for people who like to stand out with class but above all without ostentation. The refined, functional interior can be fitted out with optional features that enhance the level of comfort: for example, a sophisticated Bose Hi-Fi system, the Bluetooth hands-free device that allows you to speak on your cell phone through the car's audio system without taking the phone out of your pocket or bag, and the iPod Pack, that lets you listen to your favourite music with style, design and technology.
Cutting edge engines and engineering
2007 Alfa 147's sporty personality is immediately obvious from the choice of engines, all of which guarantee low consumption, high power outputs and extraordinary elasticity, even at low speeds. The engine range is made up of three petrol and two turbodiesel units: two 1.6 Twin Spark 16 valves delivering 105 and 120 bhp, and torque of 14.3 and 14.9 kgm; and the 150 bhp 2.0 16v (torque of 18.5 kgm), another member of the Twin Spark family which has proved extremely popular with all Alfa Romeo customers. The latter engine incorporates a variable geometry intake system, and can also be combined with a Selespeed gearbox with robotised gear engagement and clutch control. The turbodiesels are two powerful 1.9 JTDM units which deliver 150 bhp and 120 bhp at 4000 rpm (with torque of 305 Nm and 280 Nm respectively at 2000 rpm), which are extremely enjoyable and entertaining to drive.
2007 Alfa 147's excellent behaviour on the road is also the result of the suspension layout, with high double wishbones at the front, to accentuate the stability of the front-wheel drive, anticipating the inclination of the axis on the bend, to anchor the car to the ground, and independent MacPherson suspension at the rear.
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