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Alfa Romeo has added a hot new version of its award winning Alfa Romeo 147
at the Sydney Motor Show, with the return of the classic Ti badge worn with
pride by so many sort after classic Alfa Romeos.
"The Ti badge has been used over the years to indicate an Alfa Romeo model
with a more finely honed sporting edge, a version that offers an even
stronger performance image and response, but without impacting heavily on
the price," says Kevin Wall, General Manager for Alfa Romeo in Australia.
"And so it is with the new Alfa Romeo 147 Ti. Changes inside and out make
it standard apart from the rest of the Romeo 147 range, yet it still offers
remarkable value for money."
The Alfa Romeo 147 Ti is based on the three door 147, with a choice of
either a five speed manual gearbox or the Selespeed sequential manual
gearbox mated to the classic 110 kW 2.0 litre Twin Spark engine, a by word
for performance, economy and driving excitement.
To this already able and well equipped package Alfa Romeo have added a
dramatic new 17 inch alloy wheel fitted with 215/45/R17 87W low profile
tyres. The rear window is fitted with the wing developed for the Alfa Romeo
147 GTA and subtle Ti badging complete the exterior. Stepping over the
polished stainless steel still protectors, also wearing the Ti moniker, the
interior is transformed by the top of the range sports seats, which offer
additional lateral support by at back and thigh level, trimmed in light
grey sports leather, which is also used on the door trims. Leather is also
applied to the steering wheel and the gearknob. Black cloth roof lining
completes the sports interior.
All this equipment comes at a remarkably low additional price. In manual
form, the Alfa Romeo 147 Ti has a recommended retail price of $39,990,
while the Selespeed version is pitched at $42,990.
"TI stands for Turismo Internazionale and for generations of Alfa Romeo
owners it has meant a car aimed at young, enthusiastic drivers who want the
assurance of maximum satisfaction and peak driving control at all times,"
says Mr Wall. "The new Alfa 147 Ti lives up to this heritage and provides
an opening for Alfa Romeo performance motoring that is now topped by the
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA."
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