Briefing; General Technical Data; Presentation; The Car - Alfa Romeo 159 Training Material

BRIEFING

1. BRIEFING

1.1 GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

1.1.1 Presentation

Alfa Romeo 159 is the first of a new generation of Alfa Romeo cars. Stemming from the long, consolidated
experience of Alfa Romeo in the top-of-the-range sports car and appealing coupe range, the 'Alfa Romeo 159' project
implements innovative engineering methods to maximise the skills of an international team and uncompromisingly
combine performance and objectives until before deemed difficultly compatible (maximum driving pleasure, high
performance, distinctive style with top safety, comfort and robustness). This all led to the creation of a new bodyshell
with unprecedented suspensions and a new generation of engines and transmissions.
The Alfa 159 underwent a very demanding reliability test cycle: eighty-five cars clocked a total of 4,250 million
kilometres on all types of road and in all weather conditions for timely analysis and solution of all anomalies arising
during development.
To increase driving pleasure and safety to absolute levels, the Alfa 159 engineers developed a sophisticated four-
wheel drive system (some versions only) which enhances the car's already superlative dynamic performance and
increases safety, especially in poor grip conditions.
Alfa Romeo has always meant continuous research and innovation combined with a glorious racing tradition, based
on the work and professional pride of thousands of individuals - technicians, factory workers, managers - who have
worked in the factories, in the offices and on the race tracks in the course of time. These are the roots of the
incomparable personality that makes an Alfa Romeo stand out among all the other cars on road.

1.2 The car

1.2.1 Style

Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Styling Centre, the new car has a number of
distinctive features that highlight its strong personality and make it immediately recognisable, in the best Alfa tradition.
Starting from the front, which is strong and dynamic, dominated by the Alfa Romeo family feeling of the characteristic
'cloverleaf' sporting the large shield. The line of the entire car springs from here, combining a light stylistic
'aggressiveness' with strikingly elegant forms: an impression that is underlined by the light clusters, which are
delightful design features.
The trapezoid shape of the front accentuates the car's sensation of solidity, highlighted
by the way the passenger compartment rests on a powerful 'shoulder'. This runs all
along the waistline of the car, broadening considerably when it reaches the rear pillar.
The front pillar is set further back to make the line look sleeker, underlining the
presence of the powerful engine, and making the passenger compartment look more
compact, improving visibility on bends.
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This pillar has a double stylistic function: it links to the
curve of the rear window, above the rear axle (another clear stylistic expression of
strength, robustness and dynamism), and embraces the passenger compartment
thanks to the stylistic device of the classic Alfa Romeo 'elbow'.
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