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[[Image:Alfa_Romeo_159.jpg|thumb|250px|2005 Alfa Romeo 159]] | [[Image:Alfa_Romeo_159.jpg|thumb|250px|2005 Alfa Romeo 159]] | ||
The '''Alfa Romeo 159''' is a | The '''Alfa Romeo 159''' is a compact executive car produced by the Italian manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] since 2005. | ||
The 159 was introduced in production form at the | The 159 was introduced in production form at the 2005 [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Motor Show]] as a replacement for the successful [[Alfa Romeo 156]]. The [[Giorgetto Giugiaro|Giugiaro]]-designed sedan uses the [[GM/Fiat Premium platform]], shared with the [[Alfa Romeo Brera|Brera]], [[Alfa Romeo Spyder|Spyder]], and [[Alfa Romeo Kamal|Kamal]]. | ||
Stylistically, the 159 is designed to share features with the [[Maserati Quattroporte]] introduced in 2004. The 159 is available with either [[front-wheel drive|front]] or [[four-wheel drive]], called Q4. AWD system utilises Torsen type C twin differential. AWD is only available with 3.2 L V6 engine. | Stylistically, the 159 is designed to share features with the [[Maserati Quattroporte]] introduced in 2004. The 159 is available with either [[front-wheel drive|front]] or [[four-wheel drive]], called Q4. AWD system utilises Torsen type C twin differential. AWD is only available with 3.2 L V6 engine. | ||
A [[Sportwagon]] variant was introduced at the [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Motor Show]] in | A [[Sportwagon]] variant was introduced at the [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Motor Show]] in 2006. In 2007, Alfa Romeo will release a GTA variant with a 4.2 L 450+ hp Maserati [[V8]] [[petrol engine]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* | * [http://www.carenthusiast.com/news.html?article=411 Alfas replacement for the 156 promises to be just as stylish] The Car Enthusiast | ||
* {{cite web | title=Italian Alfa Romeo 159 Owners Club | url=http://www.159ownersclub.it | accessdate=January 1 | accessyear=2006}} | * {{cite web | title=Italian Alfa Romeo 159 Owners Club | url=[http://www.159ownersclub.it] | accessdate=January 1 | accessyear=2006}} | ||
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Revision as of 00:20, 23 January 2007
The Alfa Romeo 159 is a compact executive car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2005.
The 159 was introduced in production form at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show as a replacement for the successful Alfa Romeo 156. The Giugiaro-designed sedan uses the GM/Fiat Premium platform, shared with the Brera, Spyder, and Kamal.
Stylistically, the 159 is designed to share features with the Maserati Quattroporte introduced in 2004. The 159 is available with either front or four-wheel drive, called Q4. AWD system utilises Torsen type C twin differential. AWD is only available with 3.2 L V6 engine.
A Sportwagon variant was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006. In 2007, Alfa Romeo will release a GTA variant with a 4.2 L 450+ hp Maserati V8 petrol engine.
References
- Alfas replacement for the 156 promises to be just as stylish The Car Enthusiast
- Template:Citation/core{{#if:2006|}}