New Alfa Romeo 169

Alfa Romeo has previously shown some plans for the development of a new 166 which will be known as the 169.

The new model is set to debut in 2009 and will share the current 159 / Brera platform. Currently, there is no evidence to support a change to RWD, an inline 4-cylinder and a premium V6 variant is expected to power the current FWD design, and also a new AWD setup is in the works. Full details are still yet to be confirmed, but rumours say that it’s possible a V8 supplied from Ferrari will support a hardcore performance variant.

A new V8 powered FWD much like the Lancia Thema 8.32V?
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Bmw8ter - 8/3/2008 10:37:02 AM

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Well if that concept doesn't look almost exactly like the Genesis Coupe....it's still good looking though, only Hyundai got it right with the RWD platform.

nsmatt - 8/3/2008 10:46:15 AM

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No, Alfa got it right by being an Alfa.

And by possibly having a Ferrari V8 inside.

...I may faint.

EnnNorak - 8/7/2008 6:28:10 PM

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I see it as a compact Italian Rolls Royce.

lakerfan213 - 8/3/2008 11:26:27 AM

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Why is there a spy pic of a bimmer?

Hyundai - 8/3/2008 11:31:30 AM

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The 169 looks hot.

Now, why is there a spy pic of a BMW?!

sector - 8/3/2008 12:47:14 PM

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Don't you know? it's BMW subliminal marketing at work :)

bmwdrvr - 8/3/2008 12:54:06 PM

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i think using a version of the quottroporte platform would have been a good idea, FWD V8?, they should have made this car rear wheel drive

bmwdrvr - 8/4/2008 10:41:03 AM

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wow i was deboosted for saying a V8 FWD was a bad idea......your kidding right...htat people think a V8 front wheel drive is a good idea??? there should be a boat load of used Continentals, and torque steering Monte Carlo SS cars waiting for the idiots that think a FWD car with a V8 is a good idea

abupu - 8/3/2008 2:10:46 PM

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Hmmm, no idea...

If you click READ ARTICLE, the images are there...

Or click this link: http://www.pressportal.com.au/news/539/ARTICLE/2759/2008-08-03.html

mpwr - 8/4/2008 10:54:48 AM

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You gotta love Alfa's, such beautiful cars, the grill is in the top 5 of any manufacturers

mini22 - 8/4/2008 12:11:47 PM

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If the V8 makes it into the line up you can bet it will be the AWD version. There would be so much torgue steer in a FWD version that the car would probably not be drivable.A Ferrari V8 would have over 400 HP. You cannot put that into FWD safely.

bmwdrvr - 8/4/2008 9:21:47 PM

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the article clearly states that it would be a FWD V8 but yeah ok.....

pnsb24a - 8/7/2008 5:57:00 PM

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WHO CARES ABOUT ALFA SHIT MOBILES