Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Review

The first sentence in the brochure of Alfa Romeo 159 is as follows: "the style and sophistication. I can not say that. Designed by Guigiaro and Alfa-Romeo-center of the design team of style, is a joy for the eyes Alfa Romeo 159th Sport Wagon in shape, the machine is as if it were ever heard in this way, and not just a derivative of the saloon. The proportions are exactly on all sides and the big wheels to fill out the forms, as a concept car. The front end is average and Moody with a contour line, the imposing grille and the hood on the side of the ice. Most, however, significantly, the Triple-light clusters - the tubes that look as if it has no goal. While the rear, the tailgate is topped by a roof spoiler with integrated brake light for a sport. The new car is longer and wider, but less than the previous model. This low, wide, with large wheels of the machine gives an indication of the consultation. Since the Alfa Romeo 159 SportWagon is more than 105 millimeters for the old Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon, there are more legs for all. Alfa said that even if low, the improved access. However, the design of doors, and a slope toward the back of various cars in glazed area. Culminating in an angle that, well padded, it's still very painful, if you dig into the shoulder of openness, while in the car. Do you think that I learn, after a couple of times, but not. The front of the cab driver's airbag is still, as usual. The metal structure, the effect, the center console is angled towards the driver and a fixed point, both ergonomic and style. In this section, select three deeply recessed Eco-lighting at the time of the posting of fuel, the motor function of the temperature and the engine, Turbo Boost (diesel) or oil temperature for the unity of gasoline. Other features are the large slot for the keys that work in collaboration with Start / Stop the engine, adjustment of the double or triple with air conditioning and stereo radio / CD player. The latter has been specially designed for the Bose 159.

Alfa-Connect, the satellite navigation system and online services, with the voice was not ready for self-test, but with the addition of £ 2,000. If you do not want online, saving £ 500.

Alfa Romeo 147 Review

Ai-car of the year of 2001, before there was even for sale by the end Alfa Romeo 147 sport rear flow seductive Italian, modern engines, the treatment and the end of the price-competitive offer Premium against Audi and BMW. What is lacking, an Alfa Romeo is a call for a long life, even though the Alfa Romeo 147 has become one of the most reliable models. Facelifted in 2005 with the new Alpha-looking face and a slight facelift procedure, even in later years, his, as in this elegant fluidity back.

Audi RS4 2006

Thanks to Audi, you can use a machine the whole list of cars in Europe that you want to sell in North America. The previous-generation Audi RS4 was only a machine and was not sold in the United States, but the new Audi RS4 is coming stateside. And because he realized that most of Audi Americans are not interested in a super-absorbent fast food, you should choose the estate version of the new Face-A4 repealed as a basis for derivative Audi RS4 flames. Further development of the venerable 4.2-liters Audi V-8, the Redline at 8250 rpm and 420 hp at the output without the use of forced induction, like the previous RS4, a Twin-Turbo V - 6th Engineers have tried to weight down with the use of aluminum parts of the body and suspension parts, but the car weighs more Chunky 3600 pounds. We believe that the next PS-400-V-8 BMW M3 at least 150 kg less. Audi RS4 loans reach 62 km / h in 4.8 seconds, this is what they say, is the next M3. Although the Audi RS4 does not wave a M3 on the road, of course, can affect its counterparts from BMW - a revised version of the front opening, and lighter wheels Endrohre made a spectacle far more aggressive the city S4. We discover that the next round of the classic Ingolstadt-München rivalry as quickly as possible, hands on these two highly desirable Teutonic muscle cars.

Alfa Romeo Brera

Style Italdesign Alfa Romeo Brera Coupe concept has been demonstrated that, in Geneva in 2002 was a success, it is this new 2 +2 coupe - the successor to the Alfa Romeo GTV - and the new design of 159 monkeys. (Even if the credit for the Alfa Romeo Brera in Italy, automotive, design Magazine Editor Robert Cumberford, he says, ahem, the hacking of a previous study Zagato). The cut breathtaking Alfa Romeo builds on the new Premium platform, which are initially in cooperation with Saab, the Swedish motor vehicle by the joint venture. The 173.8 cm in length, is due to a car rear Multi-Link and control before the suspension, and the three units in common by Fiat and GM: a 2.2-liter four in line, direct injection, 185 c. 200-PS, 2.4-liter turbo direct injection diesel and a 3.2-liter V-6 produces 260 horses. The four-wheel drive is available as a six-speed automatic and manual transfer. The design, the large glass roof panel is said to promote air. The Alfa Romeo Brera is on sale in November and will be followed by a spider in the spring of 2006. Alfa Romeo says that, finally serious about returning to the U.S. market, where appropriate, at the earliest in 2007. Alfa Romeo during this almost every year since the United States market that, our sources indicate that mean that companies at the moment. If the Alfa Romeo Brera in the U.S., we are first in line to try this wonderful cups.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

There is much happening in the two months from the Sports Tourer Vision B concept was presented at the Detroit show (see our coverage of the Detroit show). Above all, Mercedes-Benz has recently decided, without delay, the U.S. started production of the premium minivan / People Mover - Mercedes-Benz Class B - at least until 2007 due to the weakness of the euro and other costs. Some U. S. Mercedes dealers have Frank relief, because the plates are full this year and next with the new CLS four-door coupé, the second generation M Class, and the next S-class, and many 'he asked them, if the Class B is for the U.S. market first, we have a concern. Someone can tell me, "dilution of brand value"? However, class A, before the wheel of production of class B has made its debut in Geneva and follows the sale in Europe this summer. It 'true that this is a very clever packaging. Arrangement of the engine and gearbox, in part, opens the passenger cell of large amounts of carrier and offer more security, because the engine leaves the cabin in case of severe frontal collision. Different combinations of folding seats, drums and disposal to ensure a wide and spacious cabin, but the outside is enough to overcrowded cities. Six petrol engines and diesel engines are offered. Although the Mercedes-Benz said that the class B, the United States was launched just moved can not be erased, we would not be surprised if in the end is never here.

Alfa Romeo 159

The new face of Alfa Romeo premieres in Geneva on the Brera coupe and this gorgeous 159 sedan, which replaces the Alfa Romeo 156. Unfortunately for Alfa, the 156 was also gorgeous, but it never sold well. The Alfa Romeo 159, like every new car, boasts a larger interior and higher chassis rigidity. Unlike other cars, it is available with Alfa's class-leading JTD direct-injection diesel engines and JTS direct-injection gasoline engines. The hottest engine is a 3.2-liter, 260-hp gasoline V-6, but oil burners don't suffer with the available 200-hp JTD. Backing up the engines is a choice of six-speed transmissions: manual, sequential manual, or automatic. Stability control is calibrated for performance, and wheel choices extend to eighteen-inchers. All-wheel drive with a Torsen center differential is optional. In late February, Fiat's new boss Sergio Marchionne once again floated the idea that Alfa Romeo may return to the U.S. by 2007. While that's within the realm of possibility, Fiat's financial problems might preclude such a push for the foreseeable future.

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV

In the latter half of 1960s, Alfa Romeo had another formidable coupe to succeed Giulietta Sprint. This was Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV. In racing form Alfa Romeo GTA, it won four European Touring Car Championship in 1966, 67, 68 and 70. The road car was also highly praised for strong performance, good handling and everyday practicality. From 1963 to 1976, as much as 223,000 cars of various versions were sold.In 1963, Bertone's young designer Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the Giulia Sprint GT coupe from a shortened chassis of Giulia sedan. The car ran a 1570 cc twin-cam engine good for 106 horsepower and 112 mph. A couple of years later, the engine was tuned to 109 hp and the car was called Sprint GT Veloce (means "fast"), or simply Sprint GTV. This started the famous label GTV which is still being used today.

The Alfa Romeo GTV employed independent front suspensions with lower wishbones and a live axle rear suspensions like many contemporary coupes. Nevertheless, the front suspension mountings were easily adjustable while the live axle was made pretty light. Disc brakes were employed in all wheels to provide excellent stopping power. That was a very high-spec equipment by contemporary standard, just like today's ceramic brakes. Moreover, Alfa's lightweight all-alloy engine was always a benefit to chassis balance, no wonder the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV handled brilliantly on the road as well as in racing circuits.Highlight of the Alfa Romeo GTV was the sweet revving twin-cam engine and the quick shifting 5-speed synchromesh gearbox. Their quality was yet to be matched by contemporary British sports cars as well as BMW 1600ti. However, the competitors were developing larger and more powerful engines, therefore in 1967 Alfa Romeo upgraded the 1.6 engine to 1779 cc and 118 hp. The car became Giulia 1750 GTV. It can be distinguished from earlier GTV by the 4 circular headlights (in contrast to two) and a 30 mm longer wheelbase to boost interior space. By 1970, an even faster model joined the range - 2000 GTV. It was powered by a 2-litre 132 hp version of the twin-cam engine. These two cars had really strong performance thus were the favourite among the Giulia GTV family.Also worth noting is that due to tax reasons, the majority of the fast Giulia sold in Europe was the GT 1300 Junior. It used a 1290 cc 89 hp engine. The original short-wheelbase bodyshell, twin headlights and the smaller engine meant it weighed only 930 kg, about 110 kg below a 1750 GTV, so it still had enough performance to please their drivers. Although it was never called a GTV, we still regard them as a member of the Giulia GTV family.The GTV's success can be indicated by its high price - the 1750 GTV was sold in UK for £2248 in 1968. That was much dearer than the contemporary Lotus Cortina (£1162), Fiat 124 Coupe (£1438), BMW 2002 (£1597) and even Lotus Elan +2 (£2119). It simply matched a Jaguar E-Type (£2300) !! Despite that, Alfa Romeo still sold 44,000 units of 1750 GTV and then 37,000 units of 2000 GTV. If it were not so exciting to drive, how could it have achieved that?

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ALFA ROMEO GTV

Alfa Romeo could not throw it on heritage walk - so remember the good times with this method. Click here to PreviewWith that quite disturbing revelation of the Fiat's employers want to see Alfas Dodges rebranded as we think it is time to publish this little reminder that Mr. Marchionne is thinking about meddling with Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV S2 is the latest gorgeous cover star of classic and sports car magazine and we think Bertone-styled. Gem is one of the most beautiful Alfas ever. Alfa Romeo 159 or Brera definitely not a favor to the icon with blood but with Al Dodge Alfa Romeo not label? Travesty will not even start covering it ...

Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

The original prototype and forebear of the Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV was unveiled at the companies new factory in Arese in 1963, and following a subsequent appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the car was put into production, then as the Giulia Sprint GT (or Bertone Coupe).This original iteration came with a 1600cc engine borrowed from the sedan, however twin carbs were used to provide the necessary increase in power to make the car more sporting.Mechanically the Giulia Sprint GT was a little underpowered, however it made up for the perceived shortcomings by providing ample standard kit, such as a 5 speed gearbox renowned for its beautifully slick operation, disc brakes to all four wheels and suspension revisions (such as mounting the shock-absorbers upside down) to ensure a sporting drive.It is testament to the technical innovation incorporated into the car that it was able to give the best of the Italian super-cars a run for their money on roads where suspension, and not straight line speed, were the measure of a great car.In 1965 the Giulia GTC, GTA and GTV were released. It was the Alfa Romeo GTV that, at face value, seemed to have only a few minor changes, but if you looked a little deeper you would see how significant these actually were. For instance, the inlet valve size was increased by 2mm, which improved power and now increased the maximum speed to a whopping 185 km/h.Then in 1967 the ultimate was released, the Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV. Changes to the beautiful Bertone design included smoothing out the step front and moving the indicators down to below the headlamps. The interior was sensational, with hooded central rev counter and Speedo, while the auxiliary gauges were put into the top of the centre console. The seats too came in for revision, now featuring cut outs between the centre of the seat and the side supports.

Characteristics of Alfa Romeo

The Alfa Romeo Spider and Alfa Romeo GTV were based on the then-current Fiat Group platform, called Tipo (Italian for 'type') 2,in this case a heavily modified version with an all new multilink rear suspension which allowed passive rear steering to help reduce understeer. The front suspension, engine, gearbox and drive was based on the 1992 - launched 155 saloon. For engines, the 1.8 16V (144 PS (142 hp/105.9 kW)) and 2.0 16v Twin Spark (150 PS (147.9 hp/110.3 kW)) were available along with a turbocharged 2.0 V6 that produced 202 PS (199.2 hp/148.6 kW) or a 3.0 V6 in either 12 (192 PS (189.4 hp/141.2 kW)) or 24 valves (220 PS (217 hp/161.8 kW)) and finally a 3.2 V6 24 valve.
The 2.0 V6, called V6 TB, was developed because of an Italian law that put an extra sales tax on cars with engines larger than two litres. It is basically a sleeved-down version of the three litre V6. The turbo was added for extra power while avoiding the tax.
When new the 3.0 V6 24V was the fastest production Alfa Romeo with a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). The 3.2 V6 24V GTV 240 PS (236.7 hp/176.5 kW) is currently fastest Stradale Alfa Romeo (introduced on the 2003 Alfa Romeo GTVs), capable of 0-60 mph in just over six seconds and a top speed of 158 mph (254 km/h).

The 2.0 16v Twin Spark engine gives up to 35 mpg-imp (8.1 L/100 km; 29 mpg-US).It has variable inlet cam timing, giving 25 degrees of variation to improve torque and give a more linear power delivery. The TS engine has a belt driven balance shaft to improve the smoothness of the engine. The TS was the best-selling version of the Alfa Romeo GTV in the UK.
The last restyle of the Alfa Romeo GTV in 2003 also introduced the 2.0 JTS (165 PS (162.7 hp/121.4 kW)) engine, which uses direct injection, in a similar way to a diesel engine. This engine uses only one spark plug per cylinder and has a variable-length inlet manifold to improve torque at low revs.
To save weight the bonnet, inner and outer front wings and bumpers were made from a composite material called KMC.At the time, the bonnet was the largest single composite moulding on a production car. When the bonnet is opened, two rectangular Hella headlamps are revealed with separate bulbs for dip and main beam, behind the four round holes in the bonnet.
The 916 was equipped as standard with power steering, twin airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, Bosch ABS, electric heated door mirrors, electric frameless windows with one-touch operation for the driver's side, height adjustable headlamps, front foglamps, reach and rake adjustable leather clad steering wheel, stitched leather gear knob, an automatic electric aerial,a Clarion face-off stereo with six speakers and central locking.
An alarm system and immobiliser was fitted with remote locking/unlocking. The bodyshell was galvanised with full plastic wheelarch liners and is therefore rustproof.
The only additional options were the Lusso pack, metallic paint and electric sunroof.
Details included a one-piece rear lamp/foglamp/indicator strip across the rear of the body, internal electric release for the bootlid and filler flap, the minor instruments in the centre console angled towards the driver. At its launch, many journalists commented that Alfa had improved overall build quality considerably and that it came very close to equalling its German rivals. The fuel tank has a capacity of 70 litres (18 US gal; 15 imp gal). The battery, CD autochanger and fuel tank are located in the boot, and the tank is ahead of the rear axle line, behind the rear seats for increased safety. The power assisted steering has a very high ratio, giving 2.2 turns lock-to-lock. The bonnet and bootlid are supported on nitrogen filled struts.
Criticisms of the model have been that it is hard to park due to its large turning circle and low seating position, which mean that the end of the bonnet and corners are outside the driver's line of sight. The doors are very long and need plenty of space in a car park, and the boot is very small at only 3.8 cubic feet (0.11 m3), made worse if the spacesaver wheel is included. There are also commonly electrical problems.Contrary to rumors in well maintained cars there are relatively few mechanical problems.
The top of the range (3.0 and 3.2 litre) versions have three mufflers and four catalytic converters installed at the factory on the CF3 engine and onwards (2001-), which result in a somewhat muted sound. Common aftermarket alterations to the exhaust system are straight pipe replacements for some of the mufflers (usually leaving only a single or double muffler), twin tailpipes (which require modifications to the rear bumper), stainless steel systems and replacing the standard cats with race cats or even cat replacement pipes (on the CF3 these replacement pipes do not give lambda engine light warnings). Additional modifications include the popular air filter replacement by BMC CDA, fitting Alfa Romeo GTA cams, etc. Modifications such as these completely change the sound produced by the Arese V6 and are said by some to rival the engine note of Italian V8 engines.

Design of Alfa Romeo GTV

Both cars were designed by Pininfarina. and the phase 3 Spiders were assembled by Pininfarina.
The car was produced in three distinct phases. It is a typical Italian design, with the Alfa Romeo grille with dual round headlights recalling the 1750 GTV of the late 1960s and 1970s. It has a wedge shape with a low nose and high kicked up tail. The back of the car is "cut-off" with a "Kamm tail" giving improved aerodynamics. The car is very low slung and entry and exit is quite difficult. The Alfa Romeo Spider shares these traits with the Alfa Romeo GTV except that the rear is rounded. The Alfa Romeo Spider featured a folding soft-top with five hoop frame, which completely disappears from sight under a flush fitting cover. An electric hood folding mechanism is fitted on later versions. As would be expected, the Alfa Romeo GTV has a much more rigid chassis, although considerable work was done to ensure that the Alfa Romeo Spider does not suffer from the traditional convertible problem of scuttle shake.
Wheels are 15 inch perforated light alloy as standard, 16 inch teardrop wheels with 205/50 tyres are part of the Lusso option package, along with Momo leather seats and air conditioning. A factory option of 17 inch teledial wheels with 225/45 tyres was popular, as are aftermarket 18 inch wheels with even wider 235/35 or 235/40 tyres. Another popular modification are lowered and uprated road springs to reduce body roll when cornering, making the TS cars corner very flatly, even at higher speeds. The phase 1 cars had a black plastic grille in the nose of the bonnet, without the normal chrome edging. A popular modification is to fit a phase 2 grille which has a chrome border and wire mesh centre.
The Lusso has become a separate model rather than an option pack on the phase 2 cars and the standard car was renamed the "Turismo". All V6 cars were of Lusso specification. Very few Turismos were sold in the UK.
A spacesaver spare wheel was supplied, and there was a no-cost option of an aerosol can of tyre repair sealant. This was a popular option as it increased the usable size of the very small boot.

Alfa Romeo Spider & GTV

The Alfa Romeo GTV (Gran Turismo Veloce) (English: Fast Grand Tourer) and Alfa Romeo Spider were two sports cars produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1995 to 2006. The Alfa Romeo GTV is a 2+2 coupé, and the Spider is a two-seater cabriolet version of the GTV. The rear seats on the GTV can be optionally deleted to increase the small boot space. The Spider has no rear seats, only a small boot for storage.
Known by the internal Alfa Romeo designation 916, the Alfa Romeo GTV and Alfa Romeo Spider were launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1995. The GTV's name placed it as the successor to the long-discontinued Alfetta GTV coupe, whereas the Spider was effectively the replacement for the then 30 year-old Giulia Spider.

Series 4 Alfa Romeo Spider (1990/91-1993)

The final major change to the Alfa Romeo Spider came in 1990. The primary mechanical change was that the Alfa Romeo Spider was given Bosch Motronic electronic fuel injection with an electric fan. Externally, the Alfa Romeo Spider lost its front under-bumper spoiler and the rear trunk-lid spoiler and picked up 164-style rear lights stretching across the width of the car as well as plastic bumpers the same color is the car. This also marked the first generation of this car with automatic transmission.
In North America, the styling changes did not appear until the 1991 model year; 1990 models featured the Motronic fuel injection but retained the black bumpers. Power steering, larger knee bolsters and a driver-side airbag also appeared as standard for North American market Spiders, which were available in two configurations: Alfa Romeo Spider and Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. Primary differences were in standard equipment: the Alfa Romeo Veloce substituted leather seats for the base model's vinyl; 15" alloy wheels were one size up from the standard steel wheels with hubcaps; and air conditioning and a cloth top were standard.
Production of the original Alfa Romeo Spider ended in 1993. An all-new Alfa Spider arrived one year later.
A limited edition Alfa Romeo Spider Commemorative Edition was produced for the North American market in 1993 and was badged as a 1994 model. Each of the 190 Spider CEs imported to the United States had a small plaque affixed to the dashboard that identified which of the 190 cars it was. The CEs differed from previous Spiders in that they had a special badge on the nose, a "CE" script badge below the "Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce" badge on the tail, unique gold center caps on the "phonedial" 15" wheels, and burled wood interior trim. Each model came with a leather portfolio, numbered keychain, and documentation. The cars followed the VIN sequence 008276 to 008460, although there does not appear to be any systematic order numbering. It appears that all of the 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider Commemorative Editions were produced in May 1993.

Series 3 Alfa Romeo Spider (1982/83-1989/90)

The Series 3 Alfa Romeo Spider was previewed in North America for the 1982 model year with the introduction of 2.0 liter Bosch electronic fuel injection to replace the SPICA mechanical injection.
The Alfa Romeo Spider underwent a major styling revamp in 1983, which saw the introduction of black rubber front and rear bumpers. The front bumper incorporated the grille and a small soft rubber spoiler was added to the trunk lid. The change altered the exterior appearance of the car considerably and was not universally praised by enthusiasts. Various other minor mechanical and aesthetic modifications were also made, and the 1600 car (never available in North America) dropped the "Junior" name.
The Quadrifoglio Verde (Green Fourleaf Clover) model was introduced in 1986, with many aesthetic tweaks, including sideskirts, mirrors, new front and rear spoilers, hard rubber trunk mounted spoilers with integral 3rd stoplight and optional removable hardtop. It was otherwise mechanically identical to the standard Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce model, with a 1962 cc double overhead cam, four-cylinder engine (twin two-barrel carburetors in Europe; North American models retained the Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection introduced for the 1982 model year except that the VVT mechanism was now L-Jet activated) and five-speed manual transmission.
The interiors was revised with a new center console, lower dash panels (to meet U.S. regulations) and a single monopod gauge cluster (with electronic gauges). For the North American market a model dubbed the Graduate was added in tribute to the car's famous appearance in the 1967 film, The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman.
The Graduate was intended as a less expensive "entry-level" Alfa Romeo. While it had the same engine and transmission as the Quadrifoglio and Alfa Romeo Spider, it lacked the alloy wheels and luxury features of the other two models. The Graduate model had manual windows, basic vinyl seats, a vinyl top, and steel wheels as standard. Air conditioning and a dealer-installed radio were the only options. It first appeared in 1985 in North America and continued until 1990.
Minor changes occurred from 1986-89, including new paint colors, a center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL) midway through 1986 for North American models, a move away from the fade-prone brown carpet and new turn signal levers. Some 1988 models featured automatic seatbelts that extended from a large device between the front seats.

Series 2 Alfa Romeo Spider (1970-1982/83)

In 1970 the first significant change to the exterior styling was introduced on the 1750 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce, with the original's distinctive elongated round tail changed to a more conventional cut-off tail, called the "Kamm tail", as well as improving the luggage space. Numerous other small changes took place both inside and out, such as a slightly different grille, new doorhandles, a more raked windscreen, top-hinged pedals and improved interior trim.
1971 saw the Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce get a new, larger powerplant - a 1962 cc, 132 hp (98 kW) unit - and consequently the name was changed from 1750 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce to 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. The 1600 Alfa Romeo Spider restarted production a year later as the Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Junior, and was visually identical to the 1300.
1974 saw the introduction of the rare, factory request, Spider-Targa. Based upon the Alfa Romeo Spider, it featured a Porsche style solid rear window and lift out roof panels, all made out of black GRP type material. Less than 2,000 models of such type were ever made and was the only part solid roof Spider until the introduction of the factory crafted hard top.
The 1300 and 2000 cars were modified in 1974 and 1975 respectively to include two small seats behind the front seats, becoming a "two plus two" four seater. The 1300 model was discontinued in 1977. Also, between 1974 and 1976, the early-style stainless-steel bumpers were discontinued and replaced with black, rubber-clad units to meet increasingly stringent North American crash requirements.

Spider From Alfa Romeo Arrives In New Zealand

Just in time for the New Zealand spring season, the newest version of the prestigious Alfa Romeo Spider model has arrived. And just like spring, this new version is bringing along with it new features, and a new type of performance that car lovers would surely be gaping at. One thing that you can notice with the Alfa Romeo Spider is that this vehicle seems to be quite attached to how the original unit looked like. In fact, despite the vehicle sporting and undergoing various changes, the style and design of the vehicle itself does not change. Only minute changes in the style and in its Alfa Romeo car parts have been tampered with. However, most changes can be found under the hood of this exemplary vehicle. Such a behavior from the automotive company that creates this vehicle is explained by Lawrie Malatios. Malatios is the general manager for the brand in the New Zealand area. He does say, "Alfa Romeo’s core values are performance and style. The Alfa Romeo Spider is the embodiment of these values. Originally the quickest way to achieve performance was a light, open top body that was sleek and aerodynamic to maximize the available potential from the engine and chassis, in other words, the original sports car. Today, the new Spider is the epitome of the Alfa Romeo, with performance, style and ability in depth. It remains the very definition of Alfa Romeo." At present, you can find two versions of the Alfa Romeo Spider. One starts with a base retail price of $81,990. And this one would be holding engine options that range from the 2.2 liter JTS engine with four cylinders and has the capacity to create 136 kW to the 3.2 liter JTS V6 engine that has the capacity to produce some 191 units of kW. Aside from such engine choices for the vehicle, the Alfa Romeo Spider also comes with six speed manual gearboxes to add in the power. There are also some differentials installed with the vehicle and one of these is the Torsen C unit which is self locking and has been mounted at the very center of the engine system.