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Alfa's 159 is going on a diet

 
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Alfa's 159 is going on a diet

Alfa's 159 is going on a diet

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Alfa Romeo’s 159 sedan is one of our favorite cars at the moment. It has the right blend of character, styling and dynamics to make it the best in its field, and has charmed motoring journalists across the world. However, the more potent AWD V6 version weighs a considerable 200kg more than the standard model. If ever a car needed to star on The Biggest Loser, the 159 AWD would be right up there. Though performance remains strong, a scheduled weight loss regime will ensure that future models will be even hotter.

Alfa recognizes the problem and has promised to find a solution. According to Autocar, the Italian label will modify the chassis and suspension, which should bring about a drop of 150kg. The change will occur in two stages, with the first stage utilizing lighter materials like aluminum to shed the kilos. The second stage will see a new light weight five-cylinder turbodiesel option and will affect all 2008 models onward.



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  1. By surok Posted: 11/24/2006 8:50am PST

    why dont they just make it RWD and everyone will be happy,,, then twin turbocharge the v6. and put it in the middle instead of rear seats. then everyone will buy 159s
     
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  2. By admin Posted: 11/24/2006 9:42am PST

    Haha..well there is a little thing called practicality...but don't let that get in the way of your dreams!
     
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  3. By Mobster Posted: 11/27/2006 2:54pm PST

    According to Autocar...not to me....just-finally-brand new engines using aluminium magnesium such as japanese and german ones and the 159 will be light...not as Kate Moss but it will help....
     
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