Test Drive Alfa Romeo 159 since 2005 Sedan

In the spirit of sports and tourism

After the resumption of official sales of Alfa Romeo, this legendary brand becomes noticeable on the streets of Russian cities. About how you can make a car more stylish, I learned Vadim Nikishev. Photo: George Sadkov.
 
Of course, despite growing popularity, Alpha Romeo is still not so common as, say, German or Japanese cars. But thanks to the characteristic Italian design, recognizable heraldic shield on the alpha radiator grille stands out in the stream. However, the car can be made even more cast if you contact the factory tuning. Alfu performed by sports or Ti (tourism internationale) offer to the buyer in the salons of dealers.
In the first version, the sport does not mean serious technical changes. The serial sedan is only equipped with aerodynamic elements. On the front bumper, the spoiler, the thresholds are closed with elegant overlays, the rear bumper with a skirt, and on the lid of the trunk anti-car. The whole set organically fits into the appearance of a stylish model.
Modification of tourism internationale, on the contrary, is almost no different from the usual one hundred and fifty-ninth. But hidden power give out alloying 19-inch wheels, followed by brake machines Brembo Tour-piston in front and a floating bracket at the back. The outstanding eye will notice the suspension lowered on 20 mm. Exterior changes that distinguish hot modifications from others: Threshold lining, new mirrors (painted in body color or chrome) and Ti nameplates. In a powerful engine changed the release system, slightly improving the external characteristic. But the maximum power values \u200b\u200band the moment of version with a 3.2 liter motor and so exceed the indicators of the previous hot modification 156 GTA 260 hp and 322 NM! With this potential, the conclusion of the chassis, made by Alfa Romeo engineers, is quite appropriate.
There is more changes in the cabin. Steering wheel, with tides to the right grip, sheathed with a deliberate coarse stitching with red seams. This is the style and lever of the gearbox. The pedal assembly moved from the racing car: aluminum lining on the pedals plus a wide support for the left leg. All seats made of perforated skin and, of course, are decorated with branded logos. Complete the list of changes in Kora Sports Wellness Sports Spirit of the lining at the bottom of the doorways and the aluminum trim of the central console, which in the TI version is tinted under Titan.
By the way, the modification of tourism internationale can be decorated with a body kit.
 
 
 

 

A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"