Spy shots: 2008 Alfa Romeo 169

[vexor]

A number of camera-phone images showing what appears to be a 2008 Alfa Romeo 169 prototype/concept have surfaced online. The car might be displayed in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The 169 is a replacement to the aging 166. It is expected to feature a rear-wheel-drive platform derived from Maserati. The car pictured here was spotted at engineering firm IDIADA in Spain. The exterior appears very similar to artist illustrations of the new 169 that have appeared in the Italian automotive press recently.

- LeftLaneNews.com

[bmagni]

looks nice, the 166 is ugly !

[HeilSvenska]

Could be a Seat?

The body lines look very promising. And soon we'll be able to see them on the street in the US in couple of years time too!

looks nice, the 166 is ugly !

I liked the facelifted one, though.

[Fleischmann]

It's about time, the 166 desperatelly needs an update. I'm glad Alfa are finally going the right way with rear wheel drive. With those rims and cues from the 156 it's bound to be a success. Maybe a Maserati derived V8 version too ?

[gucom]

im curious to see what alfa will make of the big saloon car with all these 4door coupes out there at the moment, im expecting something special 8)

[Alfa_GTA]

The Alfa Romeo 169 will to arrive in 2008. It will share the Maserati Quattroporte’s platform. The 169 comes to replace the 166, a car that had never been a strong seller. The new Alfa Romeo will compete with models like Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and future 2009 Porsche Panamera. The 169 will be one of the models that will be sold in USA on Alfa Romeo’s return.

The 169 will be the first rear-wheel drive Alfa in nearly two decades. Based on the Quattroporte platform, the 169 will feature a longitudinal engine, RWD and a transaxle gearbox that will help the weight-distribution. This will make from the 169 a very good alternative to Mercedes, BMW and Lexus luxury sedans.

The 169 will be designed at Alfa Romeo Styling Center. Comparing to the Quattroporte which has a length of 5.052 mm, the Alfa 169 will be shorter having the following dimensions: length - 4.950 mm, width - 1.900 mm and height - 1.400 mm.

The engine range will consist of V6 and V8 units, which will drive the rear wheels through transaxle gearboxes. The engines will be: 2.8 liter V6 engine delivering 250 hp, 3.2 liter V6 engine delivering 285 hp. 3.6 liter V6 engine with an output of 320 hp, 4.3 liter V8 engine with an output of 400 hp at 6300 rpm and 368 lbs-ft and a 3.0 V6 diesel engine with an output of 275 hp and 457 lbs-ft. The top speed will start at 155 mph for the 2.8 liter V6 engine and will go up to 175 mph for the 4.3 V8 engine. The 0 to 60 mph sprint will be made in 6.1 seconds for the 2.8 liter V6 engine and going up to 5.2 seconds for the V8 engine.

Later two more powerful engines will be added: a 4.0 liter V8 diesel engine with an output of 380 hp and 590 lbs-ft and the GTA 5.0 liter V8 with an output of 530 hp at 7000 rpm and 442 lbs-ft.

Designed by the Alfa Romeo Styling Centre, the 169 will have number of distinctive features that will highlight its strong personality and make it immediately recognizable, in the best Alfa tradition. Starting from the front, which will be strong and essential, like all the models from the Alfa Romeo family and also the line of the entire 169 will give the impression of an aggressive car with elegant forms.

We also believe that the 169 will be a Maserati Quattroporte featuring elements of design from the 8C Competizione. The 169 will have the same rear lights as the 8C Competizione.

When will go on sale the 169 will have a prince on the range of $60.000 - $65000.

[Stoopie]

looks promising, waiting for more!

[TopGearNL]

It looks and sounds great!

I always liked the 166 but its getting old, nice to hear they are turning to V8s and RWD!

[f1legend]

Originally Posted by Alfa_GTA The Alfa Romeo 169 will to arrive in 2008. It will share the Maserati Quattroporte’s platform. The 169 comes to replace the 166, a car that had never been a strong seller. The new Alfa Romeo will compete with models like Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and future 2009 Porsche Panamera. The 169 will be one of the models that will be sold in USA on Alfa Romeo’s return. The 169 will be the first rear-wheel drive Alfa in nearly two decades. Based on the Quattroporte platform, the 169 will feature a longitudinal engine, RWD and a transaxle gearbox that will help the weight-distribution. This will make from the 169 a very good alternative to Mercedes, BMW and Lexus luxury sedans. The 169 will be designed at Alfa Romeo Styling Center. Comparing to the Quattroporte which has a length of 5.052 mm, the Alfa 169 will be shorter having the following dimensions: length - 4.950 mm, width - 1.900 mm and height - 1.400 mm. The engine range will consist of V6 and V8 units, which will drive the rear wheels through transaxle gearboxes. The engines will be: 2.8 liter V6 engine delivering 250 hp, 3.2 liter V6 engine delivering 285 hp. 3.6 liter V6 engine with an output of 320 hp, 4.3 liter V8 engine with an output of 400 hp at 6300 rpm and 368 lbs-ft and a 3.0 V6 diesel engine with an output of 275 hp and 457 lbs-ft. The top speed will start at 155 mph for the 2.8 liter V6 engine and will go up to 175 mph for the 4.3 V8 engine. The 0 to 60 mph sprint will be made in 6.1 seconds for the 2.8 liter V6 engine and going up to 5.2 seconds for the V8 engine. Later two more powerful engines will be added: a 4.0 liter V8 diesel engine with an output of 380 hp and 590 lbs-ft and the GTA 5.0 liter V8 with an output of 530 hp at 7000 rpm and 442 lbs-ft. Designed by the Alfa Romeo Styling Centre, the 169 will have number of distinctive features that will highlight its strong personality and make it immediately recognizable, in the best Alfa tradition. Starting from the front, which will be strong and essential, like all the models from the Alfa Romeo family and also the line of the entire 169 will give the impression of an aggressive car with elegant forms. We also believe that the 169 will be a Maserati Quattroporte featuring elements of design from the 8C Competizione. The 169 will have the same rear lights as the 8C Competizione. When will go on sale the 169 will have a prince on the range of $60.000 - $65000.

If you look at the pictures of the concept, you can see that the rear lights do NOT look like the ones of the 8C.

[Mr.Vercetti]

^^^^

Indeed. Id say that even in the GTA, if there is going to be one, a number > than the 8C output is not realistic.

[TopGearNL]

530HP sounds good, but a bit unrealistic like Dani said..

[Fleischmann]

530BHP is very optimistic. Firstly I'm not sure Alfa will take up the battle with the likes of the M5 and CLS55. And secondly such a huge power output would cast a shadow over the limited production 8C Competizione which is the flagship model of the italian brand. However, a meaty 400BHP V8 sounds awesome, maybe the one from the Maser ?