Alfa Romeo 147 News Articles
Sunday 6th July 2008
Building on last year’s highly successful limited edition Alfa 147 Collezione, Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, has made it even better for 2008 – complete with lowered suspension, new paint combinations, leather interior and exclusive 17 inch alloy wheels. For the first time ever, the Alfa 147 Collezione will be available in a striking Ghiaccio White special paint finish, along with the unique option of a black gloss roof. the full story
High-powered diesel versions of Alfa Romeo’s multi-award winning Alfa 147 and Alfa GT models now feature a sporty twist, in the form of a limited slip front differential that further improves and increases driving enjoyment and control. The system is available exclusively with the 150bhp JTDM engine in the Alfa GT and Alfa 147. Drivers choosing this option will benefit from a more sensitive set-up that maintains traction, roadholding and stability during hard acceleration in low grip conditions, and notably when exiting corners. Up front, Alfa Romeo’s new Q2 limited slip differential splits torque between the two front wheels constantly and dynamically in response to changing driving conditions and road surfaces; ensuring that effective grip is maintained at all times. Whilst not the first manufacturer to employ an LSD installation at the front of the vehicle, Alfa Romeo has combined the technology with an exclusive double wishbone front suspension to allow very effective fine tuning of the car’s chassis. the full story
Alfa Romeo’s Q2 system embodies all the strengths of front-wheel drive, while significantly increasing roadholding, traction and stability on the over-run and attenuating understeer on acceleration, delaying the intervention of the electronic control systems, and reducing steering wheel vibration. Two practical examples below highlight the technical potential of the Q2 system. Taking a corner when grip is poor (wet road, snow, mud, etc. ) or with a sporty driving style, grip can be lost on the inside wheel. the full story
Alfa Romeo is releasing a limited number of stunning special edition Alfa 147 Sport and Sport Q2 models in the UK. the full story










