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Old 06-15-2006, 07:15 PM
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Is this the best looking car on ther planet? (for the money)

Quite stunning, the only thing I don't like is the fuel door.


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Old 06-15-2006, 07:25 PM
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Did they put that car into production? I remember seeing it as a concept a few years ago. Definitely a good looking car, and the fuel door definitely needs to go.
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Crossfire's cousin?
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
Did they put that car into production? I remember seeing it as a concept a few years ago. Definitely a good looking car, and the fuel door definitely needs to go.
In production and possibly coming to the US next year.
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Do I see rotors in the mirror mounts??
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No, you see a V with a mirror attached.
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Can't say it's the best looking car in the world.. but.. yeah it's pretty sexy.
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
No, you see a V with a mirror attached.
well then, do I see a rotor in the front grille?? got you on that one
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Having only a laymans knowledge of Alfa's, I'll ask the obvious questions.

What is it? How much does it cost? Those shots are obviously computer generated....are any production pics available? What drivetrain?
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I think the F1 and the V10 Lambo look better, but it's a good looking car no doubt.
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Oh, and won't it look fantastic with a front plate....ROFL.
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not my fave Alfa, much more in love with this beauty I posted a while back, even if it is just a concept:

http://www.dieselstation.com/archive...ne/index.shtml

thing of beauty, the 8C-Competizione:


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Originally Posted by Gomez
Having only a laymans knowledge of Alfa's, I'll ask the obvious questions.

What is it? How much does it cost? Those shots are obviously computer generated....are any production pics available? What drivetrain?
It's called a Brera, prices are similar to the BMW 3 series, and it's available with 3 different engines and AWD.
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looks kinda like the new BMW coupe from the back. That Z4 thing.
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Originally Posted by Ike
It's called a Brera, prices are similar to the BMW 3 series, and it's available with 3 different engines and AWD.

Damn, looks much pricier than that, so I think I agree with your OP.
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The day Alfa romeo return to the US, I'm gonna sell my 8 and get one.

Been drooling over the 156 , GT and Brera for some time now.

Dont think they plan on return for atleast another 2-3 years.
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Originally Posted by hemanrulez
The day Alfa romeo return to the US, I'm gonna sell my 8 and get one.

Been drooling over the 156 , GT and Brera for some time now.

Dont think they plan on return for atleast another 2-3 years.
They've been saying "next year" for several years. I think we're going to see it in the next couple years though. The cars aren't my taste but they sure do have some great designs.
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Originally Posted by Ike
They've been saying "next year" for several years. I think we're going to see it in the next couple years though. The cars aren't my taste but they sure do have some great designs.
Definately some great designs but is the reliability gonna be typical Alfa?
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I don't really like hatch/sportback cars...but yeah this one looks pretty good, not sure about the best looking in the world...but it looks good.
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The Brera is a nice looking car; hopefully Alfa will be back in the U.S. in the next few years. The one I like is the competizione.

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When they do come abroad I hope they bring the Diesel with them, 2.4L 200hp/400nm of torque(can anyone convert that?) MPG 30/50, 0-62 8.4sec, topspeed 142mph. Those are for the 159...
also I am diggin this


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I think Alfa could succeed over here if done correctly. The should focus on promoting Italian design, a break from the boring that we are used to in the U.S.
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That car is clearly a rip off. It has tires, doors, seats, a transmission, etc...all the things an RX-8 has. Who else thinks that car looks like an RX-8?

j/k
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looks way too much like a crossfire IMO
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I don't like the front of it. Wouldn't buy it


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