Sunday, January 24, 2010

alfa romeo156 pictures

alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
alfa romeo156
The Alfa Romeo 156 (known internally as the type 932) is a compact executive car introduced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show as the replacement for the Alfa Romeo 155. Cars were assembled at Fiat Group factory in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy and General Motors facility in Rayong, Thailand (production in Thailand started March 2002 and lasted couple of years, cars were targeted for Asia Pacific markets). Between 1997 and 2005, 680,000 156s were produced, a huge success for the brand.

The 156 was available in saloon and estate 'Sportwagon' bodystyles with seven engine configurations and it went through two facelifts, first in 2002 and second in 2003.

The 156 saloon was discontinued late in 2005 in Europe, the four-wheel drive Q4 Crosswagon was produced to the end of 2007. The 156 was replaced with 159, which also spawned the Brera, the two door coupe that replaces the Alfa Romeo GTV along with its convertible sister the new Spider.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

BRABUS Smart fortwo Electric Drive

BRABUS Smart fortwo Electric Drive

Environmental friendliness does not mean making sacrifices. The smart fortwo with its high quality equipment proves that a car that makes environmental sense can also have charm and be fun to drive - otherwise the innovative two-seater would never have attained its popular status.

* Exclusive show car with electric drive
* Top model with superior style

smart-BRABUS takes the smart fortwo to an even higher level.

In Genevaa near-series smart-BRABUS show car featuring electric drive and a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery will celebrate its world premiere. Here, ecology and a feast for the senses go hand in hand. The light and airy design of the smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive coupled with fine natural materials demonstrate harmony with the environment and at the same time elevate the pleasure of owning and driving such a high quality custom-tailored vehicle to an even higher level.

Exclusive matt green paintwork gives the vehicle a very elegant and trendy appearance. A white cabriolet soft top and LED daytime driving lights round off the harmonious appearance of the exterior. The matching interior features leather and fabrics in the colours green and white.

The sports suspension with BRABUS "Monoblock VII" alloy wheels in a five double-spoke design and matt white exterior and interior applications convey a sporty and functional impression. For reasons of active safety the smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive is additionally equipped with a BRABUS sound generator which generates a sound specially developed for the smart electric drive via the power output.

The show car provides a look ahead at the series production. And as with all smarts to date, a smart-BRABUS variant will have a firm place here.

BRABUS Smart fortwo Electric Drive
BRABUS Smart fortwo Electric Drive








BRABUS Smart fortwo Electric Drive
BRABUS Smart fortwo Electric Drive