Both power units meet Euro 4 environmental standards and are paired with 6-speed manual gearboxes that feature short travels, slick shifts and low loads. The Alfa Brera JTS power units have been developed to specifications laid down by Alfa engineers. As such, they represent Alfa Romeo's interpretation of the direct injection petrol engine, which means driving satisfaction and high performance for the customer. The result is a car capable of exciting performance that is perfectly at home on everyday roads as well.


Apart from Alfa Romeo character, the new car assures outstanding dynamic performance due to a high double wishbone suspension at the front and a Multilink suspension at the rear. The Alfa Brera combines a sporty attitude with a very comfortable drive and also offers a state-of-the-art Alfa Q4 four wheel drive on the 3.2 JTS. As far as safety is concerned, the Alfa Romeo Brera offers the most sophisticated electronic devices to control the vehicle's dynamic performance (from braking to traction) and push its dynamic limits still further. These devices are not intrusive for the driver but greatly benefit safety. They have been developed operationally through simulations and meticulous track testing with the aim of ensuring maximum driving satisfaction.


With its safety, power and attractive styling, the Alfa Brera marks a step forward in the top-of-the-range coupe field, a specific area where Alfa Romeo has always played a leading role. The new vehicle has been designed for quality without compromise. This concept has been pursued throughout all stages of the car's development process, from product design to the innumerable tests that the car has had to undergo until ready for production. The Alfa Brera's quality is also expressed in the choice of opulent interior materials; in the tuning of its Alfa Romeo engines to achieve top-level performance, engine note and driving comfort - and in the optimisation of the sophisticated suspension systems. The term 'quality' also describes a world of financial services and products to meet all needs.



Appealing style and sophisticated interiors

'I designed the Brera because Alfa Romeo will never go out of fashion', stated Giorgetto Giugiaro, the car designer who dreamed up the model that now represents the state-of-the-art in the coupe field: a strong, compact car with mastery of the road and a strong personality. 'When we premiered the car I referred to as a 'very sexy' Alfa Romeo sports model in 2002 in Geneva, I didn't know it would ever go beyond the prototype stage: all I knew was that the concept could definitely go into production with only a few minor changes. I took care of the exterior personally, for example, and no great changes were necessary'. First and foremost, this appealing 2+2 model boasts generous dimensions: it is 1830 millimetres wide, 4413 mm long and 1372 mm high with a wheelbase of 2525 mm, although the sharply tapered front and rear make the model look very compact. This does not detract in any way from the elegance of the lines that run smoothly from front to back, to the integral bumpers and light clusters shaped like a converging wedge. 'Despite its large dimensions', specified Giugiaro, 'this coupe is not massive. It conveys a sense of power and solidity, but combined with an overall harmonious whole. We worked a lot on the balance and overhang volume to ensure it was not over-heavy'.


The exterior styling is full of classical references, an ideal opportunity for a modern interpretation of traditional Alfa styling cues. A quick glance tells you everything. The rear window, for example, is reminiscent of the historical Giulietta Sprint window. The rear end also retains the distinctive traits of the latest Alfa Romeo models. Similar retro touches are also present at the front: the bonnet is reminiscent of a Fifties bonnet, i.e. dominated by a shield set into the centre. The broad tail-lights and four exhaust pipes contribute to the impression of a powerful sports car, as do the generous tyres and sporty-looking alloys (standard over the entire range).


The Alfa Brera marks continuity with the past but offers extra interior space and in-car living. In a car of this character, the driver's cockpit is the pivot about which the interior is designed: the Alfa Brera is no exception, as is natural for a car bred to offer outstanding performance coupled with a design of great visual impact.

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