Alfa Romeo 149 [Project 940]

Angst · March 31st, 2007, 7:37 PM

Well, it is due to be launched in 2008/9, but I think there are some news that are not very good. First of all, it'll obviously be front wheel drive, as every new real world Alfa since '86 is, and will share the platform with the FIAT Bravo and Lancia δ HPE. The engines will likely be the 1.4 and 1.8 L petrol TurboJets, plus the 1.6 and 2.0 L diesel MultiJets. All this engines will be made in FIAT, not those useless Australian toys labelled as JTS. None of these are nowadays available for purchase. This new Alfa will be modelled using the gorgeous shapes of the 8C Competizione and the Kamal concept. But there are some problems... Although the platform is developed especially to support every kind of suspensions, the 149 will more-than-probably use McPhersons, which cost "a lot" less, instead of double wishbones. Moreover, it'll have an electric power steering rather than an hydraulic. Here alfisti are a bit disappointed because, after the half failure named 159/Brera, they expected FIAT, which has passed the economical crisis, to give Alfa more attention. So, here there are some photoshops:

http://alfabeat.ciao.jp/images/_uploads_alfa_149_4r_giu_400-2.jpg

http://www.infomotori.com/foto/N/art_17436_3_03.jpg

http://www.infomotori.com/foto/N/art_17436_3_02.jpg

Loz · March 31st, 2007, 7:47 PM

Looks good from the rear, front seems a bit high though.

SoxXpupPeT · March 31st, 2007, 8:26 PM

its caught the same bug eyed virus as the old impreza's

Spazatao · March 31st, 2007, 10:05 PM

Rear is nice. Remembers me the R34...

mautzel · March 31st, 2007, 10:34 PM

A strange looking thing. images/smilies/mellow.gif

Brother Michael · March 31st, 2007, 10:56 PM

Ugly little bugger. Especially the rear, it's a Lotus Elise rear with R34 lights fitted.

Narcolepsy · April 1st, 2007, 1:38 AM

I LIKE the look of it

Angst · April 1st, 2007, 1:39 AM

Well, these are only photoshops... No official pics, since the definitive design hasn't been approved yet. Oh, and I forgot to mention that it is going to be far bigger and more expensive than the present 147. Indeed, there will be another car to cover the lack of a low-profile hatchback, likely named Junior or Racer and based on the FIAT Grande Punto. But this is for sure.

kaBOOMn · April 1st, 2007, 2:42 AM

Not sure about the headlights.....

amdforever · April 1st, 2007, 3:21 AM

Fugly

Donington · April 1st, 2007, 3:32 AM

These are just chops, I'm sure Alfa will make a pretty car

American TG Man · April 1st, 2007, 3:42 AM

Alfa stylist: "I know! Let's mix: Ferrari taillights; the body and front ends of the Brera and 8c; a diffuser; and the tailpipe of an R32! Because it's an Alfa, people will buy it anyway! Brilliant!"

Then again, they are photoshops. PLEEZE let it be beautiful (and export it to the states!)

fbc · April 1st, 2007, 4:01 AM

Meaningless photoshops - but I've got faith in Alfa that it will look stunning.

Angst · April 1st, 2007, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by American TG Man

Alfa stylist: "I know! Let's mix: Ferrari taillights; the body and front ends of the Brera and 8c; a diffuser; and the tailpipe of an R32! Because it's an Alfa, people will buy it anyway! Brilliant!"

Then again, they are photoshops. PLEEZE let it be beautiful (and export it to the states!)

Marchionne, the CEO, said exactly that the first wave of Alfas in the USA will be made only by 159/Brera and the exotic 8C. No plans to export the 149, therefore. But, being Americans slowly turning to smaller and less polluting car, that could be, maybe later in 2010.

I would like to use this topic to make a survey, only for non Italian people: how does Alfa look like in your country? How is it considered? Here FIAT's big bosses talk often of regaining a position abroad, but if it has no reputation how could they in a reasonably time?

IceBone · April 1st, 2007, 12:42 PM

American TG Man: You forgot: headlamps of a punto grande.

http://www.caradisiac.com/media/images/le_mag/mag261/fiat-punto-grande-cabriolet-2b.jpg

Angst · April 1st, 2007, 1:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceBone

American TG Man: You forgot: headlamps of a punto grande.

Come on, that's not true, the headlights will be very, very close to the 8C's.

Dsemaj · April 1st, 2007, 1:43 PM

That rear PS is sechs.

What's wrong with the Alloytech? D:

Redliner · April 1st, 2007, 3:03 PM

I just LOVED the rear...I also thought "Elise!" when I saw it.

IceBone · April 1st, 2007, 3:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angst

Come on, that's not true, the headlights will be very, very close to the 8C's.

but the 8C's bonnet is shaped completely differently. Put those lights on a hatchback and it looks like a punto.

BlaRo · April 1st, 2007, 8:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by American TG Man

Alfa stylist: "I know! Let's mix: Ferrari taillights; the body and front ends of the Brera and 8c; a diffuser; and the tailpipe of an R32! Because it's an Alfa, people will buy it anyway! Brilliant!"

What's wrong with that? There are far worse crimes in the automotive industry than looking like a Brera. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

March 31st, 2007, 7:37 PM	#1
Angst Joined: Jul 3rd, 2006 Last Online: July 1st, 2007 Location: Milan, IT Age: 19 Posts: 99 Car: 2k7 Audi A4 Rep Power: 0	Alfa Romeo 149 [Project 940] Well, it is due to be launched in 2008/9, but I think there are some news that are not very good. First of all, it'll obviously be front wheel drive, as every new real world Alfa since '86 is, and will share the platform with the FIAT Bravo and Lancia δ HPE. The engines will likely be the 1.4 and 1.8 L petrol TurboJets, plus the 1.6 and 2.0 L diesel MultiJets. All this engines will be made in FIAT, not those useless Australian toys labelled as JTS. None of these are nowadays available for purchase. This new Alfa will be modelled using the gorgeous shapes of the 8C Competizione and the Kamal concept. But there are some problems... Although the platform is developed especially to support every kind of suspensions, the 149 will more-than-probably use McPhersons, which cost "a lot" less, instead of double wishbones. Moreover, it'll have an electric power steering rather than an hydraulic. Here alfisti are a bit disappointed because, after the half failure named 159/Brera, they expected FIAT, which has passed the economical crisis, to give Alfa more attention. So, here there are some photoshops: __________________ Last edited by Angst; March 31st, 2007 at 7:39 PM.

March 31st, 2007, 7:47 PM	#2
Loz Joined: Mar 1st, 2007 Last Online: 5:47 PM Location: Cornwall, UK Age: 20 Posts: 972 LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	Looks good from the rear, front seems a bit high though. __________________

March 31st, 2007, 8:26 PM	#3
SoxXpupPeT Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: September 11th, 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 998 Car: 82' Impala, 94' Z28 Rep Power: 21	its caught the same bug eyed virus as the old impreza's __________________

March 31st, 2007, 10:56 PM	#6
Brother Michael Joined: Jan 29th, 2007 Last Online: 11:03 PM Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,496 Car: Coming soon Rep Power: 143	Ugly little bugger. Especially the rear, it's a Lotus Elise rear with R34 lights fitted. __________________ -Every man dies, not every man really lives-

April 1st, 2007, 1:38 AM	#7
Narcolepsy Joined: Sep 17th, 2006 Last Online: September 7th, 2009 Location: Philadelphia, USA Posts: 558 Rep Power: 13	I LIKE the look of it __________________ 05 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT 94 Mercedes-Benz C280 (Retired.....by a tree)

March 31st, 2007, 10:05 PM	#4
Spazatao Joined: May 10th, 2006 Last Online: 3:44 PM Location: Lyon, France. Missing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.. Age: 22 Posts: 860 Car: Taxis Rep Power: 18	Rear is nice. Remembers me the R34...

March 31st, 2007, 10:34 PM	#5
mautzel Joined: Jan 28th, 2005 Last Online: October 28th, 2009 Location: Frankfurt/M, Deutschland Age: 29 Posts: 2,461 Car: Golf IV TDI Rep Power: 25	A strange looking thing.

April 1st, 2007, 1:39 AM	#8
Angst Joined: Jul 3rd, 2006 Last Online: July 1st, 2007 Location: Milan, IT Age: 19 Posts: 99 Car: 2k7 Audi A4 Rep Power: 0	Well, these are only photoshops... No official pics, since the definitive design hasn't been approved yet. Oh, and I forgot to mention that it is going to be far bigger and more expensive than the present 147. Indeed, there will be another car to cover the lack of a low-profile hatchback, likely named Junior or Racer and based on the FIAT Grande Punto. But this is for sure. __________________

April 1st, 2007, 2:42 AM	#9
kaBOOMn Joined: Jun 29th, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 660 Rep Power: 20	Not sure about the headlights.....

April 1st, 2007, 3:21 AM	#10
amdforever Joined: Mar 15th, 2005 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Posts: 679 Rep Power: 21	Fugly

April 1st, 2007, 3:32 AM	#11
Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 6:31 AM Location: Now in Plymouth, Englandshire Age: 20 Posts: 4,263 Rep Power: 176	These are just chops, I'm sure Alfa will make a pretty car

April 1st, 2007, 3:42 AM	#12
American TG Man Banned By Request Joined: Feb 19th, 2007 Last Online: 11:15 PM Location: Lafayette, PRNJ, Amerikistan Age: 18 Posts: 2,165 Car: None... :'c LFS Status: Rep Power: 43	Alfa stylist: "I know! Let's mix: Ferrari taillights; the body and front ends of the Brera and 8c; a diffuser; and the tailpipe of an R32! Because it's an Alfa, people will buy it anyway! Brilliant!" Then again, they are photoshops. PLEEZE let it be beautiful (and export it to the states!) __________________ Sig image totally done by me, not PaperBiro... "So listen up, boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing that happens to you today." DSRacing status: We be closed... Please support the DSRacing effort by visiting the official Wiki and blog...

April 1st, 2007, 4:01 AM	#13
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	Meaningless photoshops - but I've got faith in Alfa that it will look stunning. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

April 1st, 2007, 12:42 PM	#15
IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 7:14 PM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 186	American TG Man: You forgot: headlamps of a punto grande. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

April 1st, 2007, 1:43 PM	#17
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 8:10 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,671 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	That rear PS is sechs. What's wrong with the Alloytech? D: __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

Welcome to the FinalGear.com Forums!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

April 1st, 2007, 3:03 PM	#18
Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 11:05 PM Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 5,288 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 114	I just LOVED the rear...I also thought "Elise!" when I saw it. __________________ God told me to give you candy.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Alfa Romeo	jetsetter	Photoshopping	4	May 9th, 2006 5:37 PM
Alfa Romeo 159 SportWagon & Alfa Romeo Spider	DJ	Automotive News / Spy Shots / Concepts / Rumor Mill	14	February 2nd, 2006 8:03 AM
Alfa Romeo GT	something	Photoshopping	7	December 27th, 2005 9:01 AM
Alfa Romeo 159 ad	hanasand	General Automotive	8	May 24th, 2005 9:36 AM