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Encyclopedia > Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera
Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo
Production: 2005–present
Predecessor: Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider
Body style: FF coupé and convertible
Designer: Giorgetto Giugiaro
Alfa Romeo Brera Spider
Alfa Romeo Brera Spider
Alfa Romeo Brera
Alfa Romeo Brera

The Alfa Romeo Brera is an automobile due to be produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 2005, in both coupé and convertible (Spider) forms. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 261 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Brera Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Automakers or automobile manufacturers are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... 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. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupé 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a car body style with a close-coupled interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating (space for two passengers up front and for... Saab 900 Convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible (security) A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof. ... Automobile design or car design is the design of automobiles. ... Giorgetto Giugiaro Giorgetto Giugiaro (August 7, 1938) is an Italian car designer. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 167 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alfa Romeo Brera Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 167 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alfa Romeo Brera Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File links Breraconvt. ... Image File history File links Breraconvt. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2560x1920, 1218 KB) Mondial de l automobile de Paris (October 2006) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alfa Romeo Brera Metadata This file contains additional information, probably... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2560x1920, 1218 KB) Mondial de l automobile de Paris (October 2006) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alfa Romeo Brera Metadata This file contains additional information, probably... Karl Benzs Velo model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race An automobile (or motor car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ... 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. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupé 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a car body style with a close-coupled interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating (space for two passengers up front and for... Saab 900 Convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible (security) A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof. ...

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Concept

The Brera originally appeared as a concept car at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign Giugiaro, and was a large luxury sports car with V8 power and estimated price near US$100,000. The Brera was widely acclaimed, and production plans were subsequently announced for 2005. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... 74th Geneva Motor Show The Salon International de lAuto (or Geneva Motor Show) is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. ... Giorgetto Giugiaro Giorgetto Giugiaro (August 7, 1938) is an Italian car designer. ... Italdesign-Giugiaro S.p. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...


Production

The Brera was introduced in production form at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It maintained the original's exterior appearance almost exactly but on a much smaller scale, becoming a mid-size coupe on the GM/Fiat Premium platform (shared with the Alfa Romeo 159 and Alfa Romeo Kamal), and designed to replace the outgoing GTV. A convertible Spider version of the Brera was also announced, to be launched shortly after the coupe and to replace the existing GTV-based Spider. The Premium platform is General Motors and Fiats high-end automobile platform. ... 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 The Alfa Romeo 159 is a mid-size sedan produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2005. ... The Alfa Romeo Kamal is an SUV to be launched for the 2007 model year. ... The Alfa Romeo GTV and Alfa Romeo Spider are two automobiles produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 1995. ...


In Europe, the Brera is available with three engines: a 200 hp 2.4 JTD turbodiesel, a 2.2 JTS and a 3.2 V6 petrol engine. Cars with the diesel or 2.2 petrol will be front-wheel drive, whilst the V6 will come with four-wheel drive similar to the 156's Q4 system. In North America the range is expected to start with the 3.2 V6, priced around US$35,000, and a V8 based on General Motors' Premium V unit may also be introduced. European redirects here. ... A turbodiesel is a name for a turbocharged diesel engine. ... The 3600 LY7 (and derivative LP1) are members of General Motors new High Feature (or HFV6) engine family of modern DOHC V6s. ... Gasoline (or petrol) engine is a type of internal combustion engine which is often used for automobiles, aircraft, small mobile vehicles such as lawnmowers or motorcycles, and outboard motors for boats. ... The Jeep Wrangler is a 4WD vehicle with a transfer case to select low range or high range 4WD. The Lamborghini Murciélago is a 4WD/AWD that powers the front via a VCU if the rear slips. ... The Alfa Romeo 156, manufactured by Alfa Romeo, was introduced in 1997 as replacement for the 155. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... The Premium V family of automobile engines is General Motors modern 90° v engine architecture. ...


Awards

Before it was released, the Alfa Brera concept car was voted "Best of Show" by Autoweek magazine at the Geneva Motor Show, "Best of Show" in the prototype category at the Villa d’Este Concorso D’Eleganze, it picked up two prizes at Challenge Bibendum 2002, and "the Most Fascinating Car" award at the Super Car Rally 2002 form Paris to Monte Carlo. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... Crain Communications, Inc. ... 74th Geneva Motor Show The Salon International de lAuto (or Geneva Motor Show) is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. ... A prize is an award given to a person or a group of people to recognise and reward actions or achievements. ...   City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country France Région ÃŽle-de-France Département Paris (75) Subdivisions 20 arrondissements Mayor Bertrand Delanoë  (PS) (since 2001) City Statistics Land area... Monte Carlo is a very wealthy section of the city-state of Monaco known for its casino, gambling, beaches, glamour, and sightings of famous people. ...


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Alfa Romeo Brera V6 Q4 - RSportsCars.com (766 words)
The generous dimensions of the new Brera are elegantly compacted through sharp front and rear bodywork tapering, and the exterior is rich in styling cues from Alfa Romeo’s peerless tradition of sporting coupes, from the 1900 SS to the Giulietta Sprint, Alfetta and Giulia Sprint GT.
At the rear, the Brera’s broad ‘shoulders’ taper to the focal point of the Alfa Romeo badge, beneath a steeply raked rear window – reminiscent of the Giulietta Sprint.
As with all Alfa Romeos, the interior of the new 2+2 Brera coupe is focused on the driver’s immediate surroundings, which have been designed with an emphasis on ergonomic functionality.
Alfa Romeo Brera Coupé (877 words)
The Alfa Brera's attractive, personality-packed looks conceal a diverse range of outstanding high-tech power units that offer generous performance: a 185 bhp 2.2 unit and a 260 bhp 3.2 V6 unit, both JTS direct injection petrol units.
Apart from Alfa Romeo character, the new car assures outstanding dynamic performance due to a high double wishbone suspension at the front and a Multilink suspension at the rear.
The Alfa Brera's quality is also expressed in the choice of opulent interior materials; in the tuning of its Alfa Romeo engines to achieve top-level performance, engine note and driving comfort - and in the optimisation of the sophisticated suspension systems.
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