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Feb 1, 2005 – The new Alfa Romeo Brera is to make its debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, the venue chosen for the first public appearance in 2002 of the original Giorgetto-Giugiaro designed concept car. Due to go on sale by year's end, the Brera encapsulates Alfa's sportiness and elegance in a unique and exclusive style.
Brera is a 2+2 of generous dimensions: 1830mm wide, 4414mm in length and 1372mm high, although the deeply tapered front and rear creates an impression of a compact car. The interior has an ambience that is both cosy and sophisticated. This comes from the use of high quality materials and the introduction of some novel ideas such as the wide glass fixed roof that creates more natural interior light for passengers adding to the sensation of spaciousness inside while also giving the car a streamlined appearance from the outside.
Available in three levels of trim, Brera will offer a choice of a 2.4 JTD 200 bhp turbo-diesel power-unit and two petrol engines (the 185 bhp 2.2 JTS or the 260 bhp 3.2) coupled to either an automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox depending on the version. The Brera promises outstanding dynamic performance thanks to the use of quadrilateral front suspension and Multilink rear suspension, and comfort is further enhanced by the integral 'Alfa Q4' traction control system fitted to some versions. Brera offers sophisticated electronic systems to monitor and control key dynamic parameters of braking and roadholding to deliver greater driving safety.
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