2006 Alfa Romeo Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C

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Brera With Autodelta’s DNA
The new Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C (C stands for “Compressore”) redefines Autodelta’s never-ending pursuit of the maximum performance and driving pleasure to be drawn from Alfa Romeo’s production models, and is the culmination of more than a year’s intense research and development as well as hard work and innovative thinking put into application.

Autodelta firmly believe that with the arrival of the Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C they have developed a high-performance sports car that is true to the Autodelta brand values: practical and user-friendly as well as being blisteringly quick and boasting agile handling. A car embedded truly with Autodelta’s DNA.

The Autodelta J5 3.2 C has received the firm’s famous “J-series” designation. The first time it has been designated on an Autodelta model in five years, this individual tag was previously applied to the GTV / Spider (J10), 156 (J11) and 147 (J12). The “J” (referring to the company’s founder, Jano Djelalian) denotes that this is a highly-exclusive, hand-built, bespoke Autodelta model; a car that presents the driver with sheer exhilaration at the wheel while at the same cosseting him in comfortable, prestigious surroundings, and – so important at Autodelta where high performance is always coupled to genuine practicality – adhering the historic motto of the world-famous Alfa Romeo performance division: “A victory a day with the everyday car.”

Meanwhile, the “C” designation stands for “Compressore”. Announcing that this new car is supercharged brings another strong Autodelta tradition into the equation, one that has become very central to their engineering philosophy in recent years. With a huge wealth of experience in supercharging – including its application on the famous ‘Arese V6’ with a 400 bhp step arriving in final stages of its development, as well as on the direct-injection JTS engine, where Autodelta is the only company worldwide to offer forced induction on this Alfa Romeo unit (and in fact of all the major carmakers only VW have a production supercharged direct-injection engine) – it was logical that Autodelta would turn to this tradition as they looked to raise the Brera’s bite in the power stakes. The Brera J5 3.2 C’s dedicated supercharger unit is supplied by Rotrex to Autodelta; in fact the Rotrex C30-94 is considered to be the most compact supercharging unit available today noted for its durability, light inherent weight and compact form; Rotrex superchargers were also chosen by Koenigsegg to power their CCX supercar, which set the record for the fastest production car in the world.

The Autodelta Brera offers 348 bhp and 317 lb-ft of torque, the additional 88 bhp over the standard model turning this into a powerful four wheel drive 2+2 sportscar easily capable of fulfilling its driver’s innermost demands and desires. 0-60 mph is achieved in 5.1 seconds while top speed is 162 mph.

A brand new stainless-steel exhaust system, created in conjunction with Autodelta’s exhaust development partner Ragazzon, offers optimum gasflow properties as well as a distinct Alfa Romeo exhaust “note”, and is immediately recognizable by its quad-oval tail pipes which are each engraved with the Autodelta legend. The suspension has been re-worked with new Autodelta Sport Line Dampers with Coil Over springs being specially developed for the car; while an upgraded braking system perfectly manages the additional requirements demanded of it by all the extra power.

Autodelta is also about style, and this area of the car has not been neglected by our experienced design team. A typical Alfa Romeo driver demands performance with inherent Italian styling; understated but individual. An Autodelta driver also makes these demands, but pushed to a further level; understated charms combined with aggression, sleek yet with the exclusive handcrafted Autodelta tradition instantly recognizable. To achieve these core requirements Autodelta’s designers have evolved the “F1 look” that they first introduced on the Autodelta GT Super in 2004 and then the Autodelta 147 GTA AM Super (2005). With this dashing styling treatment, the front bumper arches upwards to meet the traditional “heart” grille, that most famous of all Alfa Romeo symbols, and one which sets an Alfa Romeo apart from the crowd. At the rear, the customary Autodelta splitter enhances the curving rump of the Brera.

The subtle but distinctive looks of the Brera J5 3.2 C are finally completed by 19-inch OZ Racing Ultraleggera wheels and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires.

As Autodelta rapidly approach their 20th Anniversary in 2007, and rise to the exciting opportunities and challenges that the new breed of Alfa Romeo models provides them, this new bespoke model truly heralds the arrival of a new era for the performance house.

[NSXType-R]

Are you sure they didn't rate it conservatively? With those power figures I'd expect something closer to a WRX STI's performance.

Looks cool anyway.

[Rockefella]

Originally Posted by NSXType-R

Are you sure they didn't rate it conservatively? With those power figures I'd expect something closer to a WRX STI's performance.

Looks cool anyway.

Not sure. The Brera isn't a balls-to-the-wall thrasher like the STi, but rather has the power there when you want to use it, or need it.

[Mr.Tiv]

I wish they sold Breras here, they have so much potential.

[Rockefella]

Originally Posted by Mr.Tiv

I wish they sold Breras here, they have so much potential.

According to MotorTrend or Car&Driver, 3 Alfa Models (including the Brera) are coming over in 2008 to spearhead Alfa into the market.

[Mr.Tiv]

That'll be nice, The Brera, the 8C? and?

[Rockefella]

Originally Posted by Mr.Tiv

That'll be nice, The Brera, the 8C? and?

I don't think the 8c is coming over just yet, but I think it was the Brera, the Spyder, and the 147? or something.. I'm not too keen on Alfa's line-up so I'm probably wrong.

[twinspark]

Originally Posted by Rockefella

I don't think the 8c is coming over just yet, but I think it was the Brera, the Spyder, and the 147? or something.. I'm not too keen on Alfa's line-up so I'm probably wrong.

I suppose they would bring the 159 there instead of the 147, but the Brera and Spyder seem quite likely to be shipped to the US. I don't know if they're even considering 8C for production.

[Rockefella]

Originally Posted by twinspark

I suppose they would bring the 159 there instead of the 147, but the Brera and Spyder seem quite likely to be shipped to the US.

Yeah, that sounds about right. I don't really know Alfa's numerical-branding system so I was just grasping at straws w/ the 147.

[KonaGreen]

Well I like it. It looks nice, and it finally has the grunt to go with the looks, but I hope that it's got the handling all sorted too.

[henk4]

So let's get this straight. If I understand the first post correctly the current Autodelta company (about to celebrate its 20th anniversary) has nothing to do with the former Chiti-run Alfa Romeo racing department, but just stole the name.

[LandQuail]

That sounds about right. These days it seems like a lot of the world's car makers are selling their heritage wholesale. Anybody fancy a new Pontiac GTO, Bentley Continental GT Mulliner, or any 90's special edition Miata celebrating such varied things as Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo or Burgundy wine. I think there was even a "That one episode of Are You Being Served, you know, the one with the Christmas party" special edition Miata at one point. (It was a big badge.)

Speaking of which, what ever happened to Abarth or Autobianchi? I imagine the Chinese bought them at some point...

I hope to god they've not routed all 400 horses to the front wheels of this Brera. That would be Sooooooo Alfa.

[henk4]

Originally Posted by LandQuail

Speaking of which, what ever happened to Abarth or Autobianchi? I imagine the Chinese bought them at some point...
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Abarth is still being used as a type denominator for the most upmarket version of the Stilo, which has 5 cylinder 2.4 litre engine.
Autobianchi is currently dead...

[pergarec]

Here, a quick chop without that nasty thing on the side....

[Yellowbird]

It really looks great and it seems to be compact. I really like it.