User manual ALFA ROMEO 8C BROCHURE

[. . . ] The six-speed transmission is activated by steering wheel-mounted paddles, with a gearshift time in Sport mode of 175 milliseconds. Features The Alfa 8C Competizione coupé is a limited edition of 500, all of which have been allocated to buyers. The bodywork of the 8C Competizione is made of carbon fibre on a steel chassis for exceptional strength and torsional rigidity. At the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Alfa Romeo previewed a Spider version of the 8C Competizione. [. . . ] Practicality is not forgotten, with rear seats that can be folded down to extend the luggage compartment from 300 to 610 litres. Key standard equipment 2. 2 JTS ·17" 5-hole design alloy wheels ·Sports seats with sports cloth upholstery ·Dual-zone climate control ·Driver, passenger, front, side, window and driver knee airbags ·Radio CD player with 6 speakers ·Leather gear knob and steering wheel with remote audio controls ·VDC with hill holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant) ·"Follow-me home" lights ·Electronic start / stop button ·On board trip computer ·Cruise control ·Electrically folding adjustable and heated wing mirrors ·Rear parking sensor 3. 2 JTS & 2. 4 JTDM range as 2. 2 JTS plus: ·Leather upholstery ·Steering wheel gear shift paddles (Q-Tronic versions only) Brera Brera "The 159 drives and feels like no other car in its class. " Sunday Times Design In a sector dominated by derivative design and executive car clones, the Alfa 159 saloon and Sportwagon stand out. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Alfa Centro Stile, the Alfa 159 features the distinctive Alfa shield grille, V-shaped bonnet line and a high, rising waistline that accentuates its performance intent. Performance There are three petrol-engined models in the Alfa 159 range, all featuring direct injection, and two second-generation common-rail diesels. The diesel-engined 2. 4 JTDM saloon reaches 62mph in 8. 1 seconds yet returns 41. 5mpg combined. Its stablemate, the 1. 9 JTDM 16v returns 47. 9mpg combined, with CO2 emissions of 159 g/km. All three petrol engines, a 1. 8 MPI with 140bhp, a 2. 2 16v with 185bhp and a 3. 2 V6 with 260bhp, employ state of the art direct injection technology and variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust camshafts. Both the 2. 4 JTDM and 3. 2 V6 engines are available in either front wheel drive or the advanced four-wheel drive Q4 system. A Q-Tronic automatic gearbox is also available on selected versions. Features The exceptionally stiff bodyshell of the Alfa 159 contributes to its outstanding handling and ride quality. It's also the reason why the Alfa 159 saloon has a top-rated Euro NCAP five-star rating. Alfa 159 models are lavishly equipped, including Alfa Romeo's unique Blue&MeTM system for on-board communication, information and personal entertainment as standard on Lusso and TI versions. Key standard equipment Turismo ·16" design alloy wheels ·Manual climate control ·Driver, passenger, front, side, window and driver knee airbags ·Radio CD player with 8 speakers ·Leather gear knob and steering wheel with remote audio controls ·VDC with hill holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant) ·Electronic start / stop button ·Electric front and rear windows ·On board trip computer ·Alfatex®cloth upholstery Lusso as Turismo, plus: ·17" design alloy wheels ·Dual-zone automatic climate control ·Leather upholstery ·Cruise control ·Blue&MeTM (BluetoothTM hands-free system with voice recognition and media player with USB port in the glove box) ·Rear parking sensor ·Aluminium centre console and trim inserts ·Visibility pack ·Electrically folding adjustable and heated wing mirrors ·Aluminium brake callipers (3. 2 JTS / 2. 4 JTDM range) TI as Turismo plus: ·19" unique spoke-design alloy wheels ·Red Brembo brake callipers (front & rear) ·Lowered sports suspension & body kit ·Front seats with three stage heating ·Sports leather steering wheel & gear knob with remote audio controls ·Brushed aluminium centre console & trim inserts ·Chrome-effect wing mirrors ·Sports seats upholstered in sports leather ·Blue&MeTM (BluetoothTM hands-free system with voice recognition and media player with USB port in the glove box) ·Dual-zone automatic climate control ·Cruise control ·Rear parking sensor 159 159 & 159 Sportwagon "The Alfa GT is a handsome beast and looks rather special. It feels special, too. " Top Gear magazine Design Designed by Bertone, the Alfa GT is low, sleek, poised and features the characteristic Alfa Romeo V-shaped bonnet line, shield grille and muscular profile. With its versatile seating and space for four, the Alfa GT represents a unique combination of practicality, performance and style. Performance The Alfa GT is offered with either the 2. 0 JTS petrol engine or the 1. 9 JTDM 16V diesel. Both give the lithe Alfa GT excellent performance and fuel efficiency; the 2. 0 JTS hits 62mph in 8. 7 seconds whilst its diesel stablemate is a mere 0. 9 seconds behind at 9. 6 seconds. The front double wishbone suspension and rear multi-link set up provides outstanding handling, feedback and roadholding, as you would expect of an Alfa Romeo. A 1. 8 TS engine is also available on selected special edition versions of the Alfa GT. Features The Alfa GT offers astonishing value for money and practicality, with space for four and the fold-down rear seats offering a surprising amount of space. Luxuries like cruise control, Dual-zone climate control, electrically adjustable, heated and folding rear mirrors are all standard, along with Vehicle Dynamic Control for extra assurance and safety at the limit. Head on, the striking frontal aspect of the MiTo shares distinct design cues with its high-performance supercar stablemate, the 8C Competizione. With its frameless side windows, distinctive V-shape bonnet line and muscular haunches, the Alfa MiTo is clearly a thoroughbred Alfa Romeo, despite its compact dimensions. Performance The sporting new Alfa MiTo is due for international launch in July 2008, with righthand drive models expected in the UK in early 2009. [. . . ] We will work around your personal and professional commitments to give you the minimum of inconvenience. 3 year Alfacare Dealer Warranty For your peace of mind, all Alfa Romeo UK cars are covered by a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty including parts, materials and labour. This comprises a 2 year unlimited mileage Manufacturer's Warranty plus an additional 1 year unlimited mileage Dealer Warranty. For full terms and conditions please refer to your Alfa Romeo Service and Warranty booklet. Caring for your Alfa Romeo: We will treat your Alfa Romeo as if it were our own, and keep you informed every step of the way when working on it. Listening and learning: We want and value your opinion of our service and will learn from any feedback you give us. We also believe it is important to stay in contact with you and will, subject to your agreement, telephone you from time to time to ensure you are happy with your Alfa Romeo and the service you receive. 8 year Anti-perforation Warranty Any perforation of the bodywork due to corrosion will be replaced free of charge during the first 8 years (subject to regular inspections). 3 year Paintwork Warranty In the unlikely event of any paintwork defects, due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will rectify these free of charge during the first 3 years. The Cloverleaf Club. Share your passion Become an Alfa Romeo owner, and you'll be in good company. [. . . ]