The automaker’s UK arm is launching the new special edition Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent together with two new turbocharged powering options available for both the Brera coupe and the Spider convertible models.
The first new engine is the 1750 TBi 4-cylinder petrol that develops 200 HP and 320 Nm of torque while the second is the 2.0-litre JTDM diesel that delivers 170 HP and 360 Nm of peak torque.
The Alfa Romeo Brera price starts at 25,205 GBP while the 1750 TBi Spider has been prices at 27,205 GBP.
On the turbodiesel equipped version pricing starts at 24,995 GBP for the coupe and reaches 26,995 GBP for the 2.0-litre JTDM convertible.
As far as the Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent the car includes features like the new matt balck titanium body finish, 18 inclj alloy wheels painted black, red brake calipers and an aluminium fuel cap that resembles the one of the Alfa 8C.
Inside the Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent customers will enjoy the leather wrapped seats, steering wheel and gear knob, the various carbon fiber inserts, sports dials, aluminium pedals and the new radio/navigation system that comes with the Blue&Me technology.
The Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent price was not announced.
Alfa Romeo press release :
Alfa Romeo UK has recently introduced its new 200 bhp 1750 TBi petrol
and the 170 bhp 2.0 JTDM diesel
engines to the head-turning Alfa Brera coupé and Alfa Spider convertible
range, following the unveiling of the powerplants in the Alfa 159 range
late last year.
The Alfa Brera and Alfa Spider perfectly encapsulate the
characteristics most synonymous with Alfa Romeo – sportiness and
elegance – and now with the latest in engine efficiency and refinement,
the updated line-up in the Brera/Spider range has never been stronger.
In addition to the two new engines produced by Fiat Powertrain
Technologies (FPT), an exclusive edition trim level will be available,
known as Italia Independent – featuring unique content including a matt
black titanium exterior finish, 18” black opaque turbine design alloy
wheels, carbon fibre effect trim inserts and a radio/sat-nav system. The
Italia Independent trim will be available on all Alfa Brera and Alfa
Spider derivatives.
1750 TBi 200 BHP TURBO PETROL ENGINE
The new Alfa Romeo 1750 TBi engine embodies a long heritage of
motoring excellence. The new, lightweight, variable valve timing, direct
injection turbocharged engine develops an impressive 200 bhp along with
320 Nm of torque to bring new levels of drivability to the Alfa Brera
and Spider range.
Perfectly complementing the current engine line-up, the new 16-valve,
twin overhead camshaft 1742 cc petrol unit promises keen fuel
efficiency, along with much lower CO2 emissions, down to 189
g/km for the Alfa Brera and 192 g/km for the Alfa Spider.
Significantly, through a process known as ‘scavenging’, the maximum
torque of Alfa Romeo’s new petrol engine is achieved at just 1400 rpm –
little more than tickover speed – with maximum power developed between
4750 and 5500 rpm.
From a standstill, the 1750 TBi engined Alfa Brera and Alfa Spider
reach the 0 – 62 mph acceleration benchmark in virtually identical times
of 7.7 and 7.8 seconds respectively, before both topping out at 146
mph. However it is the on-road flexibility of the in-gear acceleration
that sets the engine apart from its competitors – offering a more
sporting driver experience consistent with a ‘flat’ torque curve and a
constant delivery of power – perfect for confident overtaking and
relaxed long distance driving.
Routine maintenance intervals for the 1750 TBi version will be set at
every 21,000 miles.
2.0 JTDM 170 BHP
DIESEL ENGINE
Given that Alfa Romeo introduced common rail diesel technology more
than 10 years ago on the Alfa 156, it should come as little surprise
that a new diesel unit has now been developed that brings higher power
and torque values, yet, at the same time, increases fuel efficiency and
lowers CO2 emissions.
Alfa’s 2.0 JTDM powerplant
develops 170 bhp available at just 4,000 rpm, and the latest incarnation
of its MultiJet technology means that the 2.0 JTDM unit delivers its maximum torque of
360 Nm between just 1750 rpm and 2500 rpm.
Significantly, the new 2.0 JTDM
powered Alfa Brera and Alfa Spider cover the 0 – 62 mph sprint in just
8.8 and 9.0 seconds respectively, and possess a top speed of 135 mph. CO2
emissions are reduced to just 142 g/km – putting these vehicles into
one of the lower road charge tax bands.
Routine maintenance intervals for the 2.0 JTDM version are set at every 21,000 miles.
LATEST TRIM ADDITION – ITALIA INDEPENDENT
From the exterior, the Italia Independent trim is distinguished by
its head-turning matt black titaniuim finish, 18” black opaque ‘turbine’
design alloy wheels, red brake calipers and Alfa 8C inspired aluminium
fuel cap.
Internally, the car boasts a sporty black leather bound steering
wheel and gear knob with red stitching, carbon-fibre trim inserts,
sports dials, black sports leather upholstered seats with Italia
Independent branded headrests, aluminium sports pedals and foot rest,
and a high-tech radio/sat-nav sytem with Blue&Me™.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ALFA BRERA
| Characteristics | 1750 TBi | 2.0 JTDM |
| No of cylinders, arrangement | 4 in line, transverse front mounted | 4 in line, transverse front mounted |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 83 x 80.5 | 83 x 90.4 |
| Displacement (cc) | 1742 | 1956 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | 16.5 : 1 |
| Max power output bhp (kW-EC) at rpm | 200 (147) 5000 | 170 (125) 4000 |
| Peak torque Nm(kgm-EC) at rpm | 320 (32.7) 1400 | 360 (36.7) 1750 |
| Timing system | 2 OHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, direct injection Belt drive, roller rocker arms |
2 OHCs (toothed belt), hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder, MultiJet direct injection with turbocharger and intercooler |
| Fuel feed | Direct injection with turbocharger integrated with ignition, scavenging functional mode |
Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine management system |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V) | ||
| Battery: capacity (Ah) / Generator (A) | 90/120 | 90/100 |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Drive | Front | Front |
| Number of gears Final ratio | 6 + 1R – 3.545 | 6 + 1R – 3.545 |
| TYRES | ||
| Standard version | 225/50 R 17 | 225/50 R 17 |
| STEERING SYSTEM | ||
| Steering system | Rack and pinion with power steering | Rack and pinion with power steering |
| Steering diameter kerb-to-kerb m) | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SUSPENSION | ||
| Front | Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar anchored via ball joints |
Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar anchored via ball joints |
| Rear | Independent with Multilink design | Independent with Multilink design |
| BRAKES – (DISCS) | ||
| 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 292 x 22 D, combined 42 mm floating calliper | Ventilated 292 x 22 D, combined 42 mm floating calliper |
| WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY | ||
| Fuel tank (l) | 70 | 70 |
| Kerb weight DIN (kg) | 1430 | 1480 |
| Max towable weight (kg) | 1450 | 1500 |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Top speed mph (km/h) | 146 (235) | 135 (218) |
| Acceleration (driver + 30 kg) 0-62 mph (s) | 7.7 | 8.8 |
| 0-1000 m (s) | 28.9 | 30.2 |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS* | ||
| urban cycle mpg (l/100 km) | 23.9 (11.8) | 39.8 (7.1) |
| extra-urban cycle mpg (l/100 km) | 47.1 (6.0) | 64.2 (4.4) |
| combined cycle mpg (l/100 km) | 34.9 (8.1) | 52.3 (5.4) |
| Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km) | 189 | 142 |
| Emissions Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| ALFA SPIDER | ||
| Characteristics | 1750 TBi | 2.0 JTDM |
| No of cylinders, arrangement | 4 in line, transverse front mounted | 4 in line, transverse front mounted |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 83 x 80.5 | 83 x 90.4 |
| Displacement (cc) | 1742 | 1956 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | 16.5 : 1 |
| Max power output bhp (kW-EC) at rpm | 200 (147) 5000 | 170 (125) 4000 |
| Peak torque Nm(kgm-EC) at rpm | 320 (32.7) 1400 | 360 (36.7) 1750 |
| Timing system | 2 OHC, 4 valves per cylinder variable valve timing, direct injection Belt drive, roller rocker arms |
2 OHCs (toothed belt), hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder, MultiJet direct injection with turbocharger and intercooler |
| Fuel feed | Direct injection with turbocharger integrated with ignition, scavenging functional mode |
Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine management system |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V) | ||
| Battery: capacity (Ah) / Generator (A) | 90/120 | 90/100 |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Drive | Front | Front |
| Number of gears Final ratio | 6 + 1R – 3.545 | 6 + 1R – 3.545 |
| TYRES | ||
| Standard version | 225/50 R 17 | 225/50 R 17 |
| STEERING SYSTEM | ||
| Steering system | Rack and pinion with power steering | Rack and pinion with power steering |
| Steering diameter kerb-to-kerb m) | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SUSPENSION | ||
| Front | Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar anchored via ball joints |
|
| Rear | Independent with Multilink design | |
| BRAKES – (DISCS) | ||
| 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 292 x 22 D, combined 42 mm floating calliper | Ventilated 292 x 22 D, combined 42 mm floating calliper |
| WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY | ||
| Fuel tank (l) | 70 | 70 |
| Kerb weight DIN (kg) | 1490 | 1540 |
| Max towable weight (kg) | 1450 | 1500 |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Top speed mph (km/h) | 146 (235) | 135 (218) |
| Acceleration (driver + 30 kg) 0-62 mph (s) | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| 0-1000 m (s) | 29.2 | 30.5 |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS* | ||
| urban cycle mpg (l/100 km) | 23.7 (11.9) | 39.8 (7.1) |
| extra-urban cycle mpg (l/100 km) | 46.3 (6.1) | 64.2 (4.4) |
| combined cycle mpg (l/100 km) | 34.5 (8.2) | 52.3 (5.4) |
| Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km) | 192 | 142 |
| Emissions Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
*according to 1999/100EC directive
