Alfa Romeo Brera S: Limited Edition Model Developed by Prodrive

    In collaboration with Prodrive, Alfa Romeo has developed a special edition version of its Brera coupe model dubbed “Brera S” that will be sold exclusively in the UK with production limited to just 500 individually numbered models. The Brera S will be offered with two existing petrol engines, the 185Hp 2.2-liter and the 260Hp 3.2 V6.

    While the car retains the same power as the standard Brera, Prodrive has made changes to the suspension and the interior and exterior styling along with the addition of a new exhaust system. However, Prodrive’s main goal was to seriously upgrade the Brera’s handling and to do that, the UK firm developed new springs and dampers which were tuned to to achieve the desired ride/handling balance and steering response required by driving enthusiasts in the UK. -Continued

    At the same time, the suspension static geometry was also revised to optimize steering and handling while the car’s height was lowered height (-10mm). Prodrive also fitted the Brera S with new lightweight 19” alloy wheels and Pirelli PZero Nero tires along hollow anti-roll bars and aluminium suspension components from the Factory.

    As a result, the weight of both Alfa Brera S models is lower than the standard cars. In particular, the front-wheel drive 3.2 V6 JTS is almost 100 kg lighter than the Q4 version and the 2.2 JTS version weighs 35 kg less. However, according to Prodrive’s data sheet, performance is unchanged with the 2.2 JTS and 3.2 V6 JTS Alfa Brera S can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 and 7.0 seconds respectively and on to a top speed of 139 and 155 mph.

    While changes on the outside are limited to the new alloys and exhaust pipes, inside the V6 version cabin is dressed in black leather with red stitching while the centre console and instruments are faced in a dark finish. This interior can also be specified on the 2.2 JTS. Both versions get foot pedals from drilled aluminum and the headrest recess houses a limited edition Brera S aluminum plate, featuring the flags of Italy and Britain. Price in the UK start at £24,995 (OTR) for the 2.2 JTS rising to £28,450 (OTR) for the V6 version.





    BRERA TECHNICAL DATA

    ENGINE

    2.2 JTS

    3.2 JTS V6

    No. of cylinders, arrangement

    4 in line

    60 degree V6

    Bore x stroke (mm)

    86 x 94.6

    89 x 85.6

    Displacement (cc)

    2198

    3195

    Compression ratio

    11.3:1

    11.25:1

    Max. power output: bhp (kW-EC) at rpm

    185 (136) 6500

    260 (191) 6300

    Peak torque: Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm

    230 (23.4) 4500

    322 (32.8) 4500

    Timing system (control)

    DOHC (chain), 4 valves per cylinder, double electrohydraulic continuous phase variator

    4 OHCs (chain), 4 electrohydraulic continuous phase variators

    Fuel feed

    MED 7.6.1 electronic direct injection integrated with ignition system

    MED 7.6.2 electronic direct injection integrated with ignition system

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V)



    Battery capacity (Ah)/Alternator (A)

    90/120

    90/150

    TRANSMISSION



    Drive

    Front

    Front

    Number of gears

    6 + 1R

    6 + 1R

    Final ratio

    4.176:1

    3.895:1

    TYRES



    Standard version

    235/40 R19

    235/40 R19

    STEERING



    Steering system

    Rack and pinion with power steering

    Rack and pinion with power steering

    Turning circle (m)

    10.7

    10.7

    SUSPENSION



    Front

    Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar located via ball joints

    Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar located via ball joints

    Rear

    Independent with Multilink architecture

    Independent with Multilink architecture

    BRAKES – (DISCS)

    2.2 JTS

    3.2 JTS V6

    Front (mm)

    Ventilated 330 x 28 D, fixed aluminium calliper with four 42 mm pistons

    Ventilated 330 x 28 D, fixed aluminium calliper with four 42 mm pistons

    Rear (mm)

    Solid 278 x 12 D, combined 38 mm floating calliper

    Ventilated 292 x 22 D, combined 42 mm floating calliper

    WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY



    Fuel tank capacity (litres)

    70

    70

    Kerb weight DIN (kg)

    1445

    1540

    Max towable weight (kg)

    1450

    1500

    PERFORMANCE



    Top speed mph (km/h)

    139 (224)

    155 (250)

    Acceleration (driver + 30 kg): 0 to 62 mph (s)

    8.6

    7.0

    FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS*



    Urban cycle mpg (l/100km)

    22.2 (12.7)

    17.2 (16.4)

    Extra urban cycle mpg (l/100km)

    39.2 (7.2)

    35.8 (7.9)

    Combined cycle mpg (l/100km)

    30.7 (9.2)

    25.7 (11.0)

    Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km)

    218

    260

    Emissions Standard

    EU IV

    EU IV

    EQUIPMENT

    ALFA BRERA S 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS

    • VDC with Hill Holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant)
    • Fire Prevention System (FPS)
    • Power assisted steering
    • Driver, passenger, front side, window & driver knee airbags
    • Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
    • Alfa Code immobiliser and alarm system
    • Electronic key with remote central locking and boot release
    • “Follow-Me Home” headlamps
    • Electronic start/stop button
    • Electric front windows with one touch function and anti-intrusion sensor
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control with split temperature and distribution function (air nozzles at rear, pollen filter with active carbon filter and AQS)
    • Stainless steel kick plates
    • On-board instrumentation with multifunctional display and trip computer
    • Car radio with audio CD player (6 speakers)
    • Rear parking sensor
    • Front fog lights
    • Cruise control
    • Front armrest with temperature controlled storage compartment
    • Brushed aluminium centre console
    • Front seats manually adjustable (height, distance, tilting and lumbar adjustment)
    • Electrically folding, adjustable, heated wing mirrors

    EXCLUSIVE CONTENT 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS

    • Italian Frau® leather upholstery with red stitching
    • 19” alloy wheels with 235/40 tyres
    • Prodrive engineering dampers and springs
    • Revised exhaust silencer
    • Front stone deflectors
    • New design chromed exhaust pipe
    • Aluminium sports pedals
    • Sports leather steering wheel and gear knob with red stitching and steering-wheel mounted radio controls
    • Sports instrumentation
    • Exclusive seat aluminium badge plate

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