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Title: MY09 159
Post by: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on April 01, 2009, 08:36:50 AM

New 1750 turbo engine.
http://www.carpages.co.uk/alfa_romeo/alfa-romeo-159-31-03-09.asp (http://www.carpages.co.uk/alfa_romeo/alfa-romeo-159-31-03-09.asp)

Title: Re: MY09 159
Post by: Evan Bottcher on April 04, 2009, 08:01:57 PM

I wonder if they're going to remove the 2.2? I'm eager for news of a v6 - will the next GTA be a twin turbo?

Title: Re: MY09 159
Post by: Sheldon McIntosh on April 05, 2009, 02:11:47 AM

I heard (after I'd put this news in the Allegerita) that Australia won't be getting this engine, or the new diesel, as both are designed for tax brackets in Europe only.

So expect them in about 6 months I reckon.

Title: Re: MY09 159
Post by: Paul Gulliver on April 05, 2009, 09:25:32 AM

Interestingly reading the spec sheet it appears the 1750 turbo engine is going back to a belt driven engine not a chain driven engine . I don't know whether this is a step backwards or forwards.

http://www.italiaspeed.com/2009/cars/alfa_romeo/03/159_1750/tech_spec.pdf

Cheers

Gully

Title: Re: MY09 159
Post by: John Hanslow on April 09, 2009, 01:45:03 PM

I understand that this engine is not a Holden block as that link has now been closed off.

The new engine is from Fiat Powertrain Technology who are the suppliers now.

Don't know about any future Chrysler 6's or 8's. Interesting mix of product.

Regards.

Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Australia Forum

Technical => 939 Series (159, Brera and Brera Spider) => Topic started by: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on April 01, 2009, 08:36:50 AM