Comments on: Alfa 159 GTA To Feature Ferrari V8? http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kingkool21 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-349860 kingkool21 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:28:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-349860 Nice one mini22 I was gonna make that commet as well were do these writers get the info from. The holden block is what is used in the later alfas. The arese V6 engine was fisrt produced in or around 1980 and was probably one of the best engines ever made. I hear alfa are produing there own in house V6 block again soon so fingers crossed. Allthough the holden blcok is just a lump of metal re- engineered by Alfa. Nice one mini22 I was gonna make that commet as well were do these writers get the info from. The holden block is what is used in the later alfas. The arese V6 engine was fisrt produced in or around 1980 and was probably one of the best engines ever made.

I hear alfa are produing there own in house V6 block again soon so fingers crossed. Allthough the holden blcok is just a lump of metal re- engineered by Alfa.

]]> By: Mclaren19p http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-323327 Mclaren19p Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:30:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-323327 Wow! I would like to see the bodykit on this car, cause i don't want to see a rear spoiler on it Wow! I would like to see the bodykit on this car, cause i don’t want to see a rear spoiler on it

]]> By: lyndon_h http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315611 lyndon_h Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:53:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315611 Holy unreliability, Batman! Most that can afford to spend 200k on a car, dont care about reliablity (or lack thereof). But putting an unreliable engine in a less expensive car just spells "customer service nightmare". Holy unreliability, Batman! Most that can afford to spend 200k on a car, dont care about reliablity (or lack thereof). But putting an unreliable engine in a less expensive car just spells “customer service nightmare”.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315559 A4 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:35:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315559 i dont think outsourcing was the right word there either i dont think outsourcing was the right word there either

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315558 A4 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:34:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315558 id love to see this here, because as of right now alfas may be the most beautiful car in its price range, but they are also the slowest and heaviest. id love to see this here, because as of right now alfas may be the most beautiful car in its price range, but they are also the slowest and heaviest.

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315534 deutschetouring1337 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:53:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315534 Sounds smart for Ferrari since they are already outsourcing their parts and chassis in F1 to other teams, like Honda. Sounds smart for Ferrari since they are already outsourcing their parts and chassis in F1 to other teams, like Honda.

]]> By: AMGoff http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315529 AMGoff Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:07:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315529 I've always had a soft spot for Alfas. I can't think of anything to other than they are just nice cars. It's a shame they've always been inflicted with horrible depreciation. Although on the bright side, if this ever made it to the states, after a few years I'd be able to pick up a Ferrari V8 for a song! I’ve always had a soft spot for Alfas. I can’t think of anything to other than they are just nice cars. It’s a shame they’ve always been inflicted with horrible depreciation. Although on the bright side, if this ever made it to the states, after a few years I’d be able to pick up a Ferrari V8 for a song!

]]> By: CTS DRIVER http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315467 CTS DRIVER Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:27:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315467 i bet this is gorgeous in red, nice car, definately something i would like to own. i bet this is gorgeous in red, nice car, definately something i would like to own.

]]> By: mini22 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315449 mini22 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:07:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315449 It may have a V8 or it may have a 3.5 N/A V6 based on the Holden block they currently use in 3.2 guise. I also heard they were developing a new in house V6 to replace the Holden Block(By the way this block is loosly associated with the V6 blocks that Caddilac and Saab use. However it has all Alfa internals and Alfa FI).True they did use a 3.0 V8 in the FWD Lancia Thema. The advantage with the 159 is it has AWD. Weight has definately been an issue with these cars with the 159 V6 Q4 weighing in at about 3900 LBS. That's been the big problem with acceleration and handling. My understanding is that the mid term update in 2009 brings lighter but stronger sheet metal to save up to 200 LBS in weight. In addition the V6 is going to be tweeked from 260 HP to 290HP.This will make the Brera/159 more competative for the US. The GTA will be lighter still. However I've read conflicting reports on the engine for the GTA. I've heard about a V8 of unspecified size or power and I've heard 3.5 V6 N/A with 350 HP. However Alfa is so far pretty tight lipped so we will have to weight and see. It may have a V8 or it may have a 3.5 N/A V6 based on the Holden block they currently use in 3.2 guise. I also heard they were developing a new in house V6 to replace the Holden Block(By the way this block is loosly associated with the V6 blocks that Caddilac and Saab use. However it has all Alfa internals and Alfa FI).True they did use a 3.0 V8 in the FWD Lancia Thema. The advantage with the 159 is it has AWD. Weight has definately been an issue with these cars with the 159 V6 Q4 weighing in at about 3900 LBS. That’s been the big problem with acceleration and handling. My understanding is that the mid term update in 2009 brings lighter but stronger sheet metal to save up to 200 LBS in weight. In addition the V6 is going to be tweeked from 260 HP to 290HP.This will make the Brera/159 more competative for the US. The GTA will be lighter still. However I’ve read conflicting reports on the engine for the GTA. I’ve heard about a V8 of unspecified size or power and I’ve heard 3.5 V6 N/A with 350 HP. However Alfa is so far pretty tight lipped so we will have to weight and see.

]]> By: Syrax http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315447 Syrax Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:53:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315447 finally 159 GTA! it better have a v8. finally 159 GTA! it better have a v8.

]]> By: Aston Martin http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315440 Aston Martin Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:13:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315440 Alfa is Europe's most underrated brand. When all the components decide to work (and they rarely do) they are ultimate driving machines, the Ferraris for the people. Alfas are and always have been extremely beautiful, with the Brera being THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR EVER MADE. An Alfa with a V8 from Ferrari? That really would be car of the century. Alfa is Europe’s most underrated brand. When all the components decide to work (and they rarely do) they are ultimate driving machines, the Ferraris for the people.

Alfas are and always have been extremely beautiful, with the Brera being THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR EVER MADE.

An Alfa with a V8 from Ferrari? That really would be car of the century.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315437 meanpants555 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:02:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315437 Eurolion read the road test in the latest issue of Evo. The Alfa Brera kind of falls apart in front of an Audi S3 and BMW 130i. From what I've read they are heavy and underpowered. I am sure they will fix the power before it heads to the States; they know how hard they will be scrutinized. Eurolion read the road test in the latest issue of Evo. The Alfa Brera kind of falls apart in front of an Audi S3 and BMW 130i. From what I’ve read they are heavy and underpowered. I am sure they will fix the power before it heads to the States; they know how hard they will be scrutinized.

]]> By: LP640 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315430 LP640 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:48:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315430 haha sweet i like it very much haha sweet i like it very much

]]> By: norsairius http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315427 norsairius Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:45:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315427 an alfa with a ferrari engine? that's two great things from italy wrapped into one! I like it! an alfa with a ferrari engine? that’s two great things from italy wrapped into one! I like it!

]]> By: Eurolion http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315414 Eurolion Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:09:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315414 Well, the Brera doesn't handle badly, according to reviews, it's just a bit heavy nad fwd, that's why it gtes a bit pounded, the styling is something about personal taste, but I think it is one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, and it's classified as a coupé, only not the classic type that you like better in the US. As for the GTA's, they'll feature some weight loss, such as such carbon fiber body panels, the engine is rumoured to be a V8, since no tranverse manual/sequential gearbox could handle the torque on a twin turbo V6,which was rumoured to have around 440hp, this nes 3,5l V6 is a new Alfa design, I don't know if it is completely new, or based on the GM HF engine, though it'll probably be a super square typical Alfa V6. Well, the Brera doesn’t handle badly, according to reviews, it’s just a bit heavy nad fwd, that’s why it gtes a bit pounded, the styling is something about personal taste, but I think it is one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen, and it’s classified as a coupé, only not the classic type that you like better in the US. As for the GTA’s, they’ll feature some weight loss, such as such carbon fiber body panels, the engine is rumoured to be a V8, since no tranverse manual/sequential gearbox could handle the torque on a twin turbo V6,which was rumoured to have around 440hp, this nes 3,5l V6 is a new Alfa design, I don’t know if it is completely new, or based on the GM HF engine, though it’ll probably be a super square typical Alfa V6.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315404 meanpants555 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:31:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315404 I love Alfa more than any other marque, but lately their offerings have been below par, including the Brera which is supposed to be an ill handling and awkward looking dog. I love Alfa more than any other marque, but lately their offerings have been below par, including the Brera which is supposed to be an ill handling and awkward looking dog.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315403 meanpants555 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:29:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315403 Back in the 80s there was the Ferrari powered Lancia Thema 8.32 that was the top choice of criminals due to its low key looks and power. Had a pop up rear spoiler before anyone else did, too. Back in the 80s there was the Ferrari powered Lancia Thema 8.32 that was the top choice of criminals due to its low key looks and power. Had a pop up rear spoiler before anyone else did, too.

]]> By: mini22 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315398 mini22 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:05:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315398 First of all the info is incorrect. The 156GTA had the original V6 designed by Alfa from their Arese plant. The holden Aussie block has only been in the 159. Both were 3.2 lts in size. The Holden block makes 256 HP and 237 LBS of torque where as the Arese block made 250 and I believe 219 LBS of torque. Futhermore it's still not clear if the V8 is definately going to be in the GTA or an enlarged holden block at 3.5 LTRs. First of all the info is incorrect. The 156GTA had the original V6 designed by Alfa from their Arese plant. The holden Aussie block has only been in the 159. Both were 3.2 lts in size. The Holden block makes 256 HP and 237 LBS of torque where as the Arese block made 250 and I believe 219 LBS of torque. Futhermore it’s still not clear if the V8 is definately going to be in the GTA or an enlarged holden block at 3.5 LTRs.

]]> By: Scarface03 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315391 Scarface03 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:51:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315391 We will see the 159 in the States, but maybe not this particular one--we may have to wait for the next gen. The 8C supercar is first in the States, then the Brera (I believe it's called) coupe and spyder. I think the first Alfas are less than a year away.... We will see the 159 in the States, but maybe not this particular one–we may have to wait for the next gen. The 8C supercar is first in the States, then the Brera (I believe it’s called) coupe and spyder. I think the first Alfas are less than a year away….

]]> By: 55amg http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315381 55amg Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:04:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315381 damn ferrari v8? brilliant!! damn ferrari v8? brilliant!!

]]> By: Wickedated http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315371 Wickedated Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:19:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-159-gta-future.html#comment-315371 And we'll never see this car here in the States. And we’ll never see this car here in the States.

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