I've noticed that the 159Ti is now available in white! Having only seen overseas pics of these cars, I've considered them stunning looking. Now they've hit showroom floors locally. 8)
Plus, a fellow Alfista in Perth has reported the Brera is now available in Ti spec. I don't know if it actually has Ti badging, but it features Ti leather interior (electric black leather sports seats with red stitching; dark metal dash/steering wheel trims), red brake calipers, lowered, and 8C-inspired 19" wheels. So now it's even more of a head turner!
These pics are from a google search, but give you an idea of what to expect. And if you check carsales.com.au, you'll find examples of each for confirmation.
(http://cdn.motors.co.uk/d/used-photos/31128/400x/0/0/YC59KZK.jpg)
(http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/9034/images/3AlfaRomeoBreraSdrive.jpg)
:)
Well without a new model it may be a sales package put together to keep a place in the market. I suppose a bit like the 156 Sport. A sports pack on a 156 to maintain interest before the JTS model.
I think there is still going to be a bit of a wait until we see the new range of engines in the 159. Of interest will be the new 1750 TBI. A new turbo charged 200hp engine with new fuel scavenging technology.
John is right, Alfa has made an art form out of having model updates without a new model. One only has to think of the alfetta sedan re incarnations over its model run. Limited editions , sportiva's etc. Matt Francis probably has the full encyclopeadia on this subject under his bed if anyone is interested
Nothing on the Alfa Romeo Australia website as yet !
White is a pleasant change to silver or red.
i no longer work at city ford, im currently Employed at alfa in brighton as a sales consultant there.
And i have a WHITE 159 TI in front of my desk:) and its a lovely manual :) . feel free to come down and have a look in person
771 Nepean HWY Brighton
0406 884 118
Laurence Latin
Quote from: Paul Gulliver on March 15, 2010, 08:22:58 AM
Matt Francis probably has the full encyclopeadia on this subject in his bed if anyone is interested
Fixed for you. ;D
Quote from: shiny_car on March 13, 2010, 07:14:51 AM
I've noticed that the 159Ti is now available in white!
Recently picked up my 159 Ti 1.75L Turbo in white...
http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php?topic=6491.0
Quote from: Paul Gulliver on March 15, 2010, 08:22:58 AM
I think there is still going to be a bit of a wait until we see the new range of engines in the 159. Of interest will be the new 1750 TBI. A new turbo charged 200hp engine with new fuel scavenging technology.
It is an amazing engine, I had every intention of buying the 3.2L V6 but I couldn't pass on the performance the 1.75L offers. It is lighter and tighter which translates to superior balance and handling. My last car was a Mazda RX8 which is revered for its perfect 50/50 weight distribution, this version of the 159 comes very close considering it is a practical four door sedan with a decent boot!
:) A few people have commented that the 1750 TBI now available in coupe, spider and sedan is the engine that should have been there from the begining of this series.