Alfa planning Quattroporte-based sedan

Just_me · 11-24-2006, 02:30 AM

Alfa Romeo is planning a new rear-wheel-drive sedan based on the next-generation Quattroporte from sister brand Maserati, according to the latest issue of the U.K.'s Autocar. The executive four-door will — which could be named 169 — will be the first rear-drive Alfa in 17 years when it goes on sale in 2009.

Both V6 and V8 versions of the car are expected to be offered. The 169 could share a V8 engine with the forthcoming 8C Competizione sports car. Alfa reportedly considered using the same platform as the front-wheel-drive 159, but decoded against this option because it didn't allow designers to make the car large enough. A rear-drive platform will also undoubtedly make the 169 more appealing to U.S. customers upon Alfa's return to the market.

Mirage77 · 11-24-2006, 02:46 AM

I don't mind this, sounds like a good idea.

Maserati is also rumoured to be using Alfa's Brera platform to develop an entry-level roadster.

http://www.germancarzone.com/showthread.php?t=8025

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Alfa planning Quattroporte-based sedan Alfa Romeo is planning a new rear-wheel-drive sedan based on the next-generation Quattroporte from sister brand Maserati, according to the latest issue of the U.K.'s Autocar. The executive four-door will — which could be named 169 — will be the first rear-drive Alfa in 17 years when it goes on sale in 2009. Both V6 and V8 versions of the car are expected to be offered. The 169 could share a V8 engine with the forthcoming 8C Competizione sports car. Alfa reportedly considered using the same platform as the front-wheel-drive 159, but decoded against this option because it didn't allow designers to make the car large enough. A rear-drive platform will also undoubtedly make the 169 more appealing to U.S. customers upon Alfa's return to the market.

11-24-2006, 02:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Alfa planning Quattroporte-based sedan I don't mind this, sounds like a good idea. Maserati is also rumoured to be using Alfa's Brera platform to develop an entry-level roadster. http://www.germancarzone.com/showthread.php?t=8025

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