The cars also feature minor styling changes, inside and out, and will be limited to just 500 individually numbered models with unique ‘Brera S’ labeling. Power comes from a choice of two existing direct injection petrol engines – the 185hp 2.2L JTS or the 260hp 3.2L V6 JTS. The 2.2 and 3.2L models can reach 62mph from rest in 8.6 and 7.0 seconds respectively, on the way to maximum speeds of 139 and 155mph.
Engineers experimented with different spring rates, damper settings, and ride heights to match the reduced weights of the 2008 model year Alfa Breras. They also added specific Eibach coil springs and Bilstein dampers. The end result is a car with minimal roll and pitch, and flat cornering ability.
Spring rates are increased by over 50 percent compared to the standard Alfa Brera, giving the car a more nimble and agile feel, while the specially tuned gas-filled mono-tube dampers give tighter body control. At the same time, the suspension static geometry has also been revised to optimize steering and handling, and is lowered 10mm. These changes are combined with new 19in alloy wheels and Pirelli PZero Nero tires.
Inside there are new sports bucket seats trimmed in black Frau leather with red stitching as well as aluminum pedals and door sills.
Reader Comments
Tue May 20 2008 7:18 AM
Minizzle says
Amazing car except the back end. The front is stunning though
Tue May 20 2008 11:26 AM
vb says
In reality the back looks worse than on that picture (although I really like the front). Plus it's not that fast, a VW Corrado VR6 from the early 90s could do 0-60 in 7 seconds (although it had about 70hp less). More than 1500 kg (3400 lb?) would be too heavy for me if I was looking for a sports-car.
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