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Encyclopedia > Alfa Romeo 164
Alfa Romeo 164
Manufacturer Alfa Romeo
Parent company Fiat Group
Also called Alfa Romeo 168
Production 1988-1997
Assembly Arese, Milan, Italy
Predecessor Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
Alfa Romeo 90
Successor Alfa Romeo 166
Class Executive car
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Type Four chassis
Engine(s) Petrol:
  • 2.0 L TS I4
  • 2.0 L I4 Turbo
  • 2.0 L V6 Turbo
  • 3.0 L V6
Diesel:
  • 2.5 L I4 TD
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
6-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2660 mm (104.7 in)
Length 1988-1990: 4554 mm (179.3 in)
1991-92: 4557 mm (179.4 in)
1993-94: 4560 mm (179.5 in)
4665 mm (183.7 in) (Super)
Width 1760 mm (69.3 in)
Height 1998-1990 & 1993-95: 1390 mm (54.7 in)
1356 mm (53.4 in) (Q4)
1991-92: 1393 mm (54.8 in)
Curb weight 1200-1510 kg (2646-3329 lb)
Fuel capacity 70 L (18 US gal/15 imp gal)
Related Fiat Croma
Lancia Thema
Saab 9000
Designer Pininfarina

The Alfa Romeo 164 was an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1988 to 1997. The 164 was rebadged as the 168 for the Hong Kong, Malaysian and Indonesian markets, as the number '164' had a very negative connotation (In Chinese it is a homophone to "一路死" - all the way to death), and '168' has quite the opposite ("一路發" - all the way to prosperity).[1] Industrial robots welding a car body in the white section of a production line. ... Alfa Romeo is an Italian automobile manufacturing company, founded as Darracq Italiana by Cavaliere Ugo Stella, an aristocrat from Milan in partnership with the French automobile firm of Alexandre Darracq. ... Fiat S.p. ... Country Italy Region Lombardy Province Province of Milan (MI) Mayor Elevation 160 m Area 6. ... For other uses, see Milan (disambiguation). ... The Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 was an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1979 to 1986. ... 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The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Alfa Romeos in-house V6 engine design made its initial debut in 1979 with the Alfa 6, eventually attaining fame under the hood of the 164 sedan/saloon. ... Alfa Romeos in-house V6 engine design made its initial debut in 1979 with the Alfa 6, eventually attaining fame under the hood of the 164 sedan/saloon. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... GETRAG is a leading manufacturer of automobile manual transmissions. ... 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Contents

Overview

First unveiled at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 164 could be considered the first of the 'New Generation' of Alfa Romeos. It was the last model to be developed while the marque was still independent (although it was launched a few months after the purchase of the company by Fiat), and was most notably the first large front-wheel drive Alfa. The 164 was essential to Fiat's plan to relaunch Alfa Romeo as a prestige car brand after the late 1970s and early 1980s. The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) is the worlds largest motor show. ... For other uses, see Fiat (disambiguation). ...


The 164 was the last Alfa sedan to be sold in the North American market, where only the 3.0 L V6 was offered (12-valve from 1991 to 1993, 24-valve from 1994 to 1995). Nevertheless it was quite successful in Europe in attracting keen drivers who wanted an affordable and reliable sport sedan, but were tired of German offerings such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. North American redirects here. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ...


The 164 was discontinued and replaced by the Alfa Romeo 166 in 1998. 273,857 164's were produced.[2] Alfa Romeo 166 series 1 Alfa Romeo 166 ICS The Alfa Romeo 166 is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo since 1998. ...


Design

The Alfa Romeo 164 was styled by Sergio Pininfarina in 1987, shortly after completing his contract to design the Ferrari Testarossa. The 164 can be seen to share several styling design ideas with the Ferrari expressed as a four-door sedan. In concern for heritage, the design is also the logical extension and successor of the Alfetta sedan, particularly the late-model 'Long Nose, Square Light'. Sergio Pininfarina (born Sergio Farina on 8 September 1926 in Turin, Italy) is a renowned automobile designer, like his father Battista Pininfarina. ... Testarossa redirects here. ... The Alfa Romeo Alfetta was a rear-wheel drive executive saloon car and fastback coupé produced from 1972 until 1984 by Alfa Romeo. ...


The 164 was the first Alfa to feature extensive use of computer aided design for calculating structural stresses, resulting in a very rigid but still relatively lightweight body. The 164 was the basis of the Type Four chassis, which it shares with Lancia Thema, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000. Being the last to reach the market, the 164's bodyshell was the most aerodynamic of the four, and had a markedly sleeker profile and lower coefficient of drag. In order to permit this design variation, an exclusive front suspension was developed. This article is about computer-aided design. ... Saab 9000 Fiat Croma Lancia Thema Alfa Romeo 164 The Type Four chassis was a common front wheel drive platform used in the 1980s for the Saab 9000, Fiat Croma, Lancia Thema and Alfa Romeo 164. ... UK-spec Lancia Thema IE Turbo 1990 Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Lancia Thema The Lancia Thema is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1985 and 1994, and was one of four cars to share the Type Four chassis alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat... The Type Four Fiat Croma The Fiat Croma is a nameplate used for two automobiles produced by Italian automaker Fiat, one built from 1985 to 1996 and the other since 2005. ... Prototype for a 9000 convertible. ...


The 164 was the first of the 'New Technology' Alfa Romeos, and is the technological and styling basis of all Alfas to the present day.


The 164 also introduced dramatically improved build quality over previous Alfas, featuring galvanised steel frame and various body panels for the first time, ending the most common complaint by Alfa customers about rust problems encountered in older models such as the Alfasud and the GTV. Galvanization or galvanisation refers to any of several electrochemical processes named after the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani. ... For other uses, see Rust (disambiguation). ... The Alfa Romeo Alfasud was a compact car made by Alfa Romeo of Italy from 1971 to 1989. ...


Even though some purists feared of loss of character due to the adoption of front-wheel drive for the first time in an Alfa top-line sedan, the car proved itself as a supremely comfortable and sure-footed car, with a distinctively sporting character, inline with the marque's tradition. In fact, the motorpress of the day found its only fault to be some torque steer, particularly in earlier versions. Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern automobiles, where the engine drives the front wheels. ...


Equipped with the most complex wiring loom of any Alfa Romeo, the 164 was designed to compete in the executive car segment dominated by the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It offered better value for money in terms of technology (having three onboard computers, one for air conditioning, one for instrumentation, and one for engine management; air conditioning and instrument functions shared a multiple-mode coded Z-80-class microcontroller for dashboard functioning). Air-direction within the ventilation system was controlled by a pair of servomechanisms, which were constructed using notoriously fragile plastic gears and were prone to failure; possible high part costs are alleviated by the commonality of these parts with the 166. At least one aftermarket company has also developed metal replacement gears which eliminates the breakage issue. Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ... The BMW 5 Series is a mid-size luxury car / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. ... Mercedes E280 CDI Mercedes E280 CDI The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a mid-sized luxury automobile sold by the Mercedes-Benz branch of DaimlerChrysler. ... Note: in the broadest sense, air conditioning can refer to any form of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. ... The Zilog Z80 is an 8-bit microprocessor designed and manufactured by Zilog from 1976 onwards. ... Small R/C servo mechanism 1. ...


Also, the car had some very advanced features for its day, such as automatic climate control and electronically controlled dampening suspension (in the top-line Cloverleaf models and 164S). This suspension actively reduced dampening in response to conditions to provide a dynamic compromise between road holding and comfort. The 164 also boasted engines rated among the best in the industry at the time, and the same basic design is still used to this day in current models.


Alfa Romeo 164 Q4

Alfa Romeo 164 Q4
Alfa Romeo 164 Q4

In 1993 Alfa introduced a four wheel drive variant called the Q4 (short for Quadrifoglio 4), which was equipped with an even more powerful version of the 3.0L V6 engine. The Q4 four-wheel-drive system (Viscomatic) was co-developed with the Austrian company Steyr-Puch.[3]The system was very advanced when compared to other 4WD systems at that time. The system consisted of a viscous coupling unit, central epicyclic differential and Torsen differential in the rear. The whole system is connected to ABS and Motronic units. The power driven to the rear axle is continuously variable from 0 to 100%, so the car can be fully front- or rear-wheel-drive as conditions require. Torque is distributed between axles depending on the speed, turning radius, engine rpms, throttle position and ABS parametrics. This model was equipped with a Getrag 6-speed manual gearbox. Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Torsen traction, an automotive part adding differential, was invented by American Vernon Gleasman and manufactured by the Gleason Corporation. ... GETRAG is a leading manufacturer of automobile manual transmissions. ...


Development

The 164's development was by far and away the most demanding of any car manufactured by Alfa Romeo, and set the standard by which other European manufacturers would be measured.

  • Initial testing of the 164's dynamic elements began in 1984, where Giuliettas where used as test mules for engines and drivetrain. Initial handling bugs were ironed out on the factory's test track in Arese.
  • In 1985, the first pre-production 164's were put through their paces on the road. Heavily disguised, with many false panels and even a false nose design (borrowing heavily from the then equally undeveloped 155), sporting 4 round headlamps, these vehicle mules served to test the 164 for the gruelling '1 million kilometre' static and road testing demanded of the design.
  • In 1986 and 1987, the first 150 164's were given their pre-production testing. In terms of engineering demands, these exceeded every Alfa before, and by quite a substantial margin.
  • In Morocco, desert testing saw 5 grey 164 Twinsparks and V-6's undergo the equivalent of the Paris-Dakar rally. Road conditions varied from good tarmac to off-road conditions, and accelerometers confirmed the superiority of the 164 in terms of passenger comfort. This data was cross-confirmed in the engineering laboratory with a sophisticated dummy in the driver's seat, with accelerometers both in its seat, and in its ears to mimic that of the semi-circular canals of the ear.
  • The Twinspark and the V-6 underwent handling trials at Arese. The Twinspark displayed very mature driving manners at the limit, with minimal skid. The V-6 displayed a 25% increase in at-the-limit skid, a natural consequence of its greater nose weight.
  • ABS testing confirmed that the Twinspark has superior braking to the V-6. Brake linings of the 164's were run at maximum braking until they literally glowed with heat, and displayed no deviation in form. The 164 was the first Alfa to feature slotted double-walled disc brakes. At no point were the discs drilled to release excess heat, the original design being demonstrated to be excellent.
  • Acceleration testing confirmed the V-6 is the superior performer in terms of speed. In line with Alfa Romeo's remarkable ability to get all cars to achieve their speedometer maximum point, 164's were tested to their design maximum - 240 km/h (149 mph). All achieved them, though the Twispark displayes reluctance to exceed 205 km/h (127 mph), and achieved 240 very slowly. The V-6 achieved it easily, and maintained it, thus demonstrating Alfa's legendary performance.
  • Sound production was tested in an anechoic chamber, the car being subjected to stress and road noise testing, with instruments and with live subjects at the wheel, on a specially designed rig.
  • Electromagnetic staility of the complex electronic system was also tested, in an anechoic chamber equipped with EM emitters (radar).
  • The 164 engines were run to destruction, the Twinspark proving to be the most robust, and with the longest possible engine life. The V-6 displayed only 10% shorter overall engine life.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was an automobile manufactured by the Italian car maker Alfa Romeo from 1954 to 1965. ... “km” redirects here. ...

Styling

Pininfarina's last design effort prior to the 164 was the Ferrari Testarossa. The design ideas present in the Testarossa were developed in the 164 within the brief of a four-door saloon. Examples of this include the wedge-profile which is reminiscent of the Testarossa, and the three grooved cheat lines running down the side of the 164's false door-panels and bumpers recall the air intake strakes, and the processed lip of these panels also recall the stylistic separation of elements of the Ferrari. Pininfarina logo. ...


The wedged notch running down the length of the vehicle is a unique and striking design feature, which helped earn the 164 a unique place in automotive styling annals. It is often described as the most important and greatest example of styling for the year of its introduction, 1987.

Alfa Romeo 164 Super (1993)
Alfa Romeo 164 Super (1993)

The 164 has also been described as a more significant, though no less important departure for Alfa as the well known 'Monstro', the Alfa Romeo SZ of 1988. The Alfa Romeo SZ was a high performance limited production sports car/road-concept car built back in the 1990s with partnership via Zagato (although most of the design was discarded - the Z logo was kept). ...


Styled by Pininfarina, the 164's exterior bore a more than a passing resemblance to the Peugeot 605, launched a year later, and also styled by Pininfarina. This is particularly apparent in the wedge-shaped body and in the longitudinal groove along the side of both cars. However, individual stylistic treatment given by features such as the integration of the traditional Alfa triangular grille, elongated in the hood, and the full-width rear light cluster distinguished the 164 from its French counterpart. Pininfarina logo. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Peugeot 605 The Peugeot 605 was an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot between 1989 and 1999. ... Pininfarina logo. ... BMWs distinctive kidney-shaped grille on an E34 M5 Audis single frame grille, here on a second generation TT Grille is also the name of a German self-propelled artillery vehicle. ...


The 164's styling cues have been carried over to contemporary late-series 33s, and to the 155, and the aerodynamic wedge shape introduced in the 164 remains a visible design feature in all subsequent Alfa Romeos into the present day. The name Alfa Romeo 33 was used for different automobiles produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo. ... For the Daft Punk song, see Aerodynamic (song). ...


Engines

The base 164 engine was the 2.0 L Twin Spark I4 engine with two spark plugs per cylinder. Apart from that, this engine was also notable for having a two-stage valve timing system (before Honda's famous VTEC), and an induction valve blade-type system, aimed at improving low-end torque. The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... This article or section should include material from Spark gap A spark plug is an electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of some internal combustion engines and ignites compressed aerosol gasoline by means of an electric spark. ... This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ... VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) is a valvetrain system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine. ...


The block of the Twin Spark was the same 2.0 L that had been a part of Alfa's road and race car history since the 1930s. This was intended to give buyers a strong sense of heritage, as well as a significant advantage in terms of reliability. New to the engine was the introduction of fuel injection, controlled by a Bosch Motronic system. // Fuel injection is a system of fuel delivery for mixture with air in an internal combustion engine. ... Logo of Robert Bosch GmbH Robert Bosch GmbH [1] is a German corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany. ... The Motronic system used on Volvo B23ET and B230ET engines is basically Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection with integrated ignition system control. ...


A very sophisticated engine, with a traditional Alfa chain-driven DOHC cylinder head, a single cooling fan and generator belt, drastically improved reliability and reduced parasitic friction. The battery of all 164s is placed in the trunk to achieve a close 50:50 weight distribution.


Next was a turbocharged 2.0 L 8-valve engine, derived from the Lancia Thema i.e Turbo, and including an overboost feature (this was later replaced by a turbocharged V6 in some markets). Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ... UK-spec Lancia Thema IE Turbo 1990 Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Lancia Thema The Lancia Thema is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1985 and 1994, and was one of four cars to share the Type Four chassis alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ...


The top-line engine was the 3.0 L "Arese" V6 designed by Giuseppe Busso originally for the Alfa 6. Giuseppe Busso (Turin 1913 - Arese, Milan 2006) was an Alfa Romeo and Ferrari engineer, born in Turin and graduated at industrial engineering. ... The Alfa 6 was introduced in 1979 as a (at that time) somehow luxorious sedan. ...


Initially it was of the older 12v design but was later revised to 24 valves for the QV model.


The 3.0 L 24 valve V6 was also used to power the four-wheel drive Q4 variant. This article is about the class of vehicles. ...


For some markets, a turbocharged 2.0 L V6 was developed, based from the 3.0 L engine with reduced displacement and a very sophisticated engine management system from Bosch. An electronic control unit (ECU) (also known as an engine management system) is an electronic device, basically a computer, in an internal combustion engine that reads several sensors in the engine and uses the information to control the fuel injection and ignition systems of the engine. ... Logo of Robert Bosch GmbH Robert Bosch GmbH [1] is a German corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany. ...


Finally, there was also a turbodiesel version with an engine sourced from the Italian engine maker VM Motori. Rated at 125 PS (92 kW), even this weakest version was capable to propel the 164 past the 200 km/h (124 mph) mark. Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. ... -1... hp redirects here. ...

Alfa Romeo DOHC 24-valve V6 engine in 164 Q4.
Alfa Romeo DOHC 24-valve V6 engine in 164 Q4.

Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ...

Petrol

Model Engine Volume Power Torque 0-100 km/h, s Top speed Model year
2.0 T.Spark 8v I4 1962 cc 108 kW (148 PS) 187 Nm (138 ft·lbf) @ 4700 rpm 9.2 215 km/h (134 mph) 1987-1989
2.0 T.Spark 8v (cat) I4 1962 cc 106 kW (144 PS) 187 Nm (138 ft·lbf) @ 4700 rpm 9.9 210 km/h (130 mph) 1990-1992
2.0 TS 8v I4 1962 cc 106 kW (146 PS) 193 Nm (142 ft·lbf) @ 5000 rpm 9.9 215 km/h (134 mph) 1992-1995
2.0 TS Super 8v I4 1995 cc 106 kW (146 PS) 187 Nm (138 ft·lbf) @ 5000 rpm 9.9 215 km/h (134 mph) 1992-1997
2.0 Turbo 8v I4 1995 cc 129 kW (175 PS+overboost) 265 Nm (195 ft·lbf) @ 2500 rpm 7.2 225 km/h (140 mph) 1987-1991
2.0 V6 Turbo 12v V6 1997 cc 156 kW (210 PS+overboost) 306 N·m (226 ft·lbf) @ 2750 rpm 7.2 +240 km/h (149 mph) 1991-1994
3.0 V6 12v V6 2959 cc 141 kW (192 PS) 261 Nm (192 ft·lbf) @ 4900 rpm 8.1 230 km/h (143 mph) 1987-1989
3.0 V6 12v (cat) V6 2959 cc 135 kW (184 PS) 261 Nm (192 ft·lbf) @ 4900 rpm 8.1 230 km/h (143 mph) 1990-1992
3.0 V6 12v Super V6 2959 cc 132 kW (180 PS) 255 Nm (188 ft·lbf) @ 4400 rpm 8.0 230 km/h (143 mph) 1992-1995
3.0 V6 QV 12v V6 2959 cc 147 kW (200 PS) 274 Nm (202 ft·lbf) @ 4400 rpm 7.7 237 km/h (147 mph) 1990-1992
3.0 V6 24v Super V6 2959 cc 155 kW (211 PS) 266 Nm (196 ft·lbf) @ 5000 rpm 8.0 240 km/h (149 mph) 1992-1997
3.0 V6 24v QV V6 2959 cc 170 kW (232 PS) 276 Nm (203 ft·lbf) @ 5000 rpm 7.0 245 km/h (152 mph) 1992-1993
3.0 V6 Quadrifoglio V6 2959 cc 170 kW (232 PS) 276 Nm (203 ft·lbf) @ 5000 rpm 7.7 240 km/h (149 mph) 1993-1997

The Alfa Romeo Twin Spark (TS) engine was developed in the mid 90s to enable it to achieve a higher power output from its engines, incorporate newly developed technology and most importantly for cleaner emissions. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Alfa Romeos in-house V6 engine design made its initial debut in 1979 with the Alfa 6, eventually attaining fame under the hood of the 164 sedan/saloon. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ...

Diesel

Model Engine Volume Power Torque 0-100 km/h, s Top speed Model year
2.5 Turbodiesel I4 2499 cc 86 kW (117 PS) 260 Nm (191 ft·lbf) @ 2200 rpm 11.1 200 km/h (124 mph) 1987-1992
2.5 Turbodiesel I4 2499 cc 92 kW (125 PS) 288 Nm (212 ft·lbf) @ 2000 rpm 10.8 202 km/h (126 mph) 1992-1997

The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ...

Timeline

  • 1987 - 164 unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show
  • 1988 - 164 goes on sale throughout Europe (Series 1)
  • 1990 - Mild suspension tweaks to alleviate torque steer, styling update on rear light clusters; Also, introduction of Bosch electronic switchgear internally, and revised instrument switchgear in Lusso versions (Series 1.5).
  • 1993 - Range revamped. Many small exterior changes including new headlight clusters. 3.0 L V6 engine upgraded to 24-valves, but the 12-valve engine remains. (Series 2)
  • 1994 - Four-wheel drive Q4 model introduced with the 3.0 L V6 engine. New interior design and fittings, and final-series trim options introduced. (Series 3)
  • 1995 - Alfa sales in United States cease.
  • 1997 - 164 production ends.

For other senses of this word, see torque (disambiguation). ...

164 Pro-Car and concept cars

The 164 served as the basis of the Alfa Romeo Proteo, which in turn served as the basis of the new Alfa Romeo Spider.[4]The 164 also served as the basis of the Italdesign Scighera supercar concept - interestingly, only the engine output was uprated, the majority of the car's underpinnings, and even its interior being shared with the 164 without significant change. The Alfa Romeo 164 Pro-Car made in 1988 was a 600 hp V10-engined racing car.[5]It was planned to race in a special racing series (as a support event to Formula One Grands Prix). Alfa was only manufacturer who made a car for this series before it was canceled. Only one chassis with an Alfa Romeo V10 was built by Motor Racing Developments Ltd.,[6] the company behind the Brabham Formula One team, which was owned by Alfa Romeo at the time. The Alfa Romeo GTV and Alfa Romeo Spider are two sports cars produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 1995. ... The Italdesign Scighera or Alfa Romeo Scighera (pronounced Shigeera) was a fully working futuristically-styled concept car designed and constructed by Italdesign of Turin, Italy in 1997. ... Brabham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...


References

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  2. ^ 164 Production. digest.net. Retrieved on 2007-04-25.
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  4. ^ 1991 Alfa Romeo Proteo. conceptcarz.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-25.
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  6. ^ Alfa V10 164 Pro Car. velocetoday.com. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.

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