In this edition of the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, we see the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo bearing gifts from the same family, the Brera Coupe and the Spider. Alfa’s twins can both come with 2.2L gas, 2.4L diesel, and even a 3.2L JTS V6 Q4 gas powerhouse that produces a massive 260hp. This Direct injection variable valve system can put the power to all four wheels, giving your ride the get-up and go power, along with some stylish looks that Alfa is world famous for.The Spider loses the rear two seats to make room for a gorgeous convertible that will easily turn heads, as this ride had to be the best looking convertible at this years’ show.
Alfa Romeo is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1910. Before WWI, ALFA was headuqatrtered in Naples, but they soon moved to Milan, where they began to build the Targa Florio 24hp models. They continued to focus on race cars and released them to the public until the war. They then had to hault production. Alfa Romeo has been a part of the Fiat Group since 1986. The company was originally known as A.L.F.A., which is an acronym for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (translated: Lombard Automobile Factory, Public Company).
In 1995 Alfa Romeo ceased exporting cars to the United States, the last model to be sold being the 164. Rumors began of their return, however as the FAQ on Alfa's English website had said "The long-awaited return of Alfa Romeo to the United States market should take place by 2007, with a range of new models."
Alfa Romeo's return to United States was confirmed on May 5 2006 by Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne. It will begin in 2008, by selling the 8C Competizione. In late 2009, Alfa Romeo will release the 159, Brera, and Spider after they receive a mid-life styling and technical refreshing. It is anticipated that a year or two later will see the introduction of the Kamal SUV, 169, and possibly the B-segment Mi.To (as a competitor for the MINI Cooper). Alfa Romeos will be sold at Maserati dealers throughout United States.[9]. An article found at Autoblog claimed that Alfa Romeo and Chrysler are currently in discussions, with Alfa Romeo using Chrysler manufacturing plants that have been shut down due to unneeded product.
