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Old July 1st, 2008, 06:07 AM   #21
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The regular 159ti was perfect, this imo looks rather tacky.
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I really like it, even with that ugly diffuser at the back. Needs more power though, the original 3.2 jts version has around 250bhp, so why bother with buying an autodelta when you can most likely get the same results buy buying the 3.2 jts q4 version, and upgrading the suspension, shock absorbers, etc.. With ONLY 245 bhp, it just doesnt make sense.images/smilies/sad.gif
because that V6 is at least 100kg heavier than the 2.2... images/smilies/cool.gif
and all that weight is all at the wrong place too... images/smilies/cool.gif
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because that V6 is at least 100kg heavier than the 2.2... images/smilies/cool.gif
and all that weight is all at the wrong place too... images/smilies/cool.gif
You're right about the weight issue, but with the v6, you get the noise, and since it most likely costs less, I would go for the v6.
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I think it looks brilliant. Its not overdone like some many techart/gemballa creations. I would drive that beauty in a heartbeat!
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Ditto, I reckon it looks pretty awesome.
Pretty much says it all for me.
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You're right about the weight issue, but with the v6, you get the noise, and since it most likely costs less, I would go for the v6.
but the V6 in the 159 came from GM, Holden to be exact...images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

well Alfa claimed they designed most parts of the V6 that is to be used in their cars... but I duno the technical details and not sure how much a PR talk was that...images/smilies/blink.gif
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but the V6 in the 159 came from GM, Holden to be exact...images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

well Alfa claimed they designed most parts of the V6 that is to be used in their cars... but I duno the technical details and not sure how much a PR talk was that...images/smilies/blink.gif
They claim they only use the block... if that really is the case I don't see the point in even bothering with the GM bits at all.
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They claim they only use the block... if that really is the case I don't see the point in even bothering with the GM bits at all.
so that's most likely pure bollocks...images/smilies/lol.gif
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