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Alfa Romeo Brera S
New Brera S designed for British Roads
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We’re a fussy bunch, us British enthusiasts but it pays to know what we want and to prove it, Alfa Romeo is delivering us just that; a stunning Italian designed Brera tuned by British Motorsport expert, Prodrive. Yes, we thought you’re ears may prick up at this one.
It’s taken a year of intensive testing to find the right spring rates, damping effect, steering imputs and ideal balance for the chassis but Prodrive and Alfa believe we’ll be very happy with the results. Their aim was to significantly improve driver involvement, inspire confidence and provide enjoyment for the avid British driver. Ride quality was just as important and so refinement has been key to this project. Prodrive Project Leader, Peter Cambridge, describes the car as something ”that ‘shrinks’ around the driver and delivers all the fun and engagement of a sports car driving experience on A and B-roads. Yet, on motorways, offers a compliant and composed ride.” Alfa has kept the two existing direct injection petrol engines; the 185 bhp 2.2 JTS and the 260 bhp 3.2 V6 JTS but has committed to keep the exclusivity down to just 500 models which will be individually numbered.
BRERA TECHNICAL DATA
ENGINE 2.2 JTS
3.2 JTS V6
No. of cylinders, arrangement 4 in line
60 degree V6
Bore x stroke (mm) 86 x 94.6
89 x 85.6
Displacement (cc) 2198
3195
Compression ratio 11.3:1
11.25:1
Max. power output: bhp (kW-EC) at rpm 185 (136) 6500
260 (191) 6300
Peak torque: Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm 230 (23.4) 4500
322 (32.8) 4500
Timing system (control) DOHC (chain), 4 valves per cylinder, double electrohydraulic continuous phase variator
4 OHCs (chain), 4 electrohydraulic continuous phase variators
Fuel feed MED 7.6.1 electronic direct injection integrated with ignition system
MED 7.6.2 electronic direct injection integrated with ignition system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V)
Battery capacity (Ah)/Alternator (A) 90/120
90/150
TRANSMISSION
Drive Front
Front
Number of gears 6 + 1R
6 + 1R
Final ratio 4.176:1
3.895:1
TYRES
Standard version 235/40 R19
235/40 R19
STEERING
Steering system Rack and pinion with power steering
Rack and pinion with power steering
Turning circle (m) 10.7
10.7
SUSPENSION
Front Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar located via ball joints
Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar located via ball joints
Rear Independent with Multilink architecture
Independent with Multilink architecture
BRERA TECHNICAL DATA contd…
BRAKES – (DISCS) 2.2 JTS
3.2 JTS V6
Front (mm) Ventilated 330 x 28 D, fixed aluminium calliper with four 42 mm pistons
Ventilated 330 x 28 D, fixed aluminium calliper with four 42 mm pistons
Rear (mm) Solid 278 x 12 D, combined 38 mm floating calliper
Ventilated 292 x 22 D, combined 42 mm floating calliper
WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY
Fuel tank capacity (litres) 70
70
Kerb weight DIN (kg) 1445
1540
Max towable weight (kg) 1450
1500
PERFORMANCE
Top speed mph (km/h) 139 (224)
155 (250)
Acceleration (driver + 30 kg): 0 to 62 mph (s) 8.6
7.0
FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS*
Urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 22.2 (12.7)
17.2 (16.4)
Extra urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 39.2 (7.2)
35.8 (7.9)
Combined cycle mpg (l/100km) 30.7 (9.2)
25.7 (11.0)
Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km) 218
260
Emissions Standard EU IV
EU IV
* According to 1999/100EC directive Alfa Romeo recommends SELENIA engine oil, PARAFLU protective coolant, TUTELA functional fluids
EQUIPMENT
ALFA BRERA S 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS
VDC with Hill Holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant)
Fire Prevention System (FPS)
Power assisted steering
Driver, passenger, front side, window & driver knee airbags
Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
Alfa Code immobiliser and alarm system
Electronic key with remote central locking and boot release
“Follow-Me Home” headlamps
Electronic start/stop button
Electric front windows with one touch function and anti-intrusion sensor
Dual-zone automatic climate control with split temperature and distribution function (air nozzles at rear, pollen filter with active carbon filter and AQS)
Stainless steel kick plates
On-board instrumentation with multifunctional display and trip computer
Car radio with audio CD player (6 speakers)
Rear parking sensor
Front fog lights
Cruise control
Front armrest with temperature controlled storage compartment
Brushed aluminium centre console
Front seats manually adjustable (height, distance, tilting and lumbar adjustment)
Electrically folding, adjustable, heated wing mirrors
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS
Italian Frau® leather upholstery with red stitching
19” alloy wheels with 235/40 tyres
Prodrive engineering dampers and springs
Revised exhaust silencer
Front stone deflectors
New design chromed exhaust pipe
Aluminium sports pedals
Sports leather steering wheel and gear knob with red stitching and steering-wheel mounted radio controls
Sports instrumentation
Exclusive seat aluminium badge plate
EXLUSIVE CONTENT 3.2 JTS
Italian Frau® leather dashboard with red stitching
COLOURS
Alfa Brera S 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS
Trim Italian Frau® leather upholstery Italian Frau® leather upholstery
Seat Colour Black with red stitching Black with red stitching
Fascia Black Black leather with red stitching
Carpet Colour Black Black
CAR MAKE & MODEL
Alfa Romeo Brera Pictures
CAR REF NUMBER
20784
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