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Adrian PatonSecond coming: Alfa Romeo 159 Ti
July 17th 2008 00:15
Due to overwhelming demand, Alfa Romeo Australia has brought back the 159 Ti limited edition for 2008 after the initial batch of Ti vehicles launched last August were sold out within weeks.
Unlike the previous batch, however, the 159 Ti version will now extend to the 159 Sportwagon as well as the sedan and with the additional choice of 2.4-litre Turbo Diesel engine complementing the 2.2-litre JTS and 3.2-litre JTS V6 engines.
The prestigious Ti badge - which stands for Tourism International - was first introduced in 1950 and has since been used to denote an Alfa Romeo version that has been equipped to meet the needs and desires of driving enthusiasts to produce a car that offers more driving excitement and a more sports-orientated image, but also at a value for money price.
The 159 Ti is distinguished from the regular 159 models through its subtle yet effective body kit, stunning 10-spoke 19-inch wheels housing red Brembo brake calipers, satin exterior mirrors, and the fitment of sports suspension that lowers the vehicle by 20 mm for sharper turn-in response from the steering and less body roll.
The sporty theme extends to the driver focused cockpit featuring black leather and dark finish materials highlighted by red stitching for the leather and red highlights for the instruments. Electrically operated and heated sports seats upholstered in hand-crafted soft Italian leather with the legendary Alfa Romeo logo stitched in red on both the front and rear seats is standard while the same leather and red stitching is used on the steering wheel and the six speed manual gearbox's gear lever.
The Alfa Romeo 159 Ti is available with a choice of three engines (two petrol; one diesel) and three different gearboxes - the 136 kW 2.2-litre JTS, 191 kW 3.2-litre JTS V6 and 147 kW 2.4-litre turbo diesel mated to either a six speed manual or selespeed gearbox.
Prices for the Alfa Romeo 159 Ti range opens with the 2.2 litre JTS with an RRP of $54,990 in manual and sedan guises and up to $82,990 for the 159 Ti Sportwagon with the Q-Tronic selespeed gearbox.
[Source: Alfa Romeo]
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