Alfa Romeo

Most people blend in. Some stand out.

For 2008, Alfa Romeo introduces the new limited edition Alfa 147 Collezione: a car designed by individuals, for individuals. From the outside it’s distinguished by unique sports alloy wheels, lowered stance and subtle roof spoiler. There’s also a bi-colour black roof, standard with white Ghiaccio finish and Alfa Red. The effect is stunning. Inside, the unmistakable Alfa Romeo instrument panel and leather upholstery turn any journey into a special occasion.

Alfa Romeo’s history reads like a roll-call of great automobile designers. Zagato. Bertone. Pininfarina. Giugiaro. And, of course, Alfa Romeo’s own Centro Stile studio in Milan. What they all have in common is a bold refusal to create mediocrity. From the espresso bars of Milan to the streets of San Remo, Italians expect and demand inventive, exhilarating design. Perfectly demonstrated in the fluent, balanced lines and poised muscularity of the
Alfa 147 Collezione.

If you’ve ever driven the sinuous ribbons of tarmac that lead over the Futa and the Raticosa passes, you’ll understand the environment that bred
Alfa Romeo’s responsive engines, slick gearshift, and poised chassis. Italians love driving and demand sporting performance, which is why the
Alfa 147 Collezione comes with a choice of two spirited engines: the 1.6-litre 120bhp petrol engine and the torquey 1.9 JTDM diesel. But you don’t have to drive to Italy to appreciate the performance of the Alfa 147 Collezione.

Settle into the driving seat of the Alfa 147 Collezione and enjoy the unmistakable sensation and scent of leather upholstery. It adds the final touch of luxury to a sports hatchback that’s lavishly equipped inside, including an excellent audio system with controls on the sports steering wheel to make short work of long journeys. And although the generous specification also includes alloy wheels, lowered suspension and roof spoiler, the on the road price starts at just £13,950. Please click here to request a test drive.

Some things could only have been created by Italians.