Alfa Romeo Brera S: Limited Edition Model Developed by Prodrive

In collaboration with Prodrive, Alfa Romeo has developed a special edition version of its Brera coupe model dubbed “Brera S” that will be sold exclusively in the UK with production limited to just 500 individually numbered models. The Brera S will be offered with two existing petrol engines, the 185Hp 2.2-liter and the 260Hp 3.2 V6.

While the car retains the same power as the standard Brera, Prodrive has made changes to the suspension and the interior and exterior styling along with the addition of a new exhaust system. However, Prodrive’s main goal was to seriously upgrade the Brera’s handling and to do that, the UK firm developed new springs and dampers which were tuned to to achieve the desired ride/handling balance and steering response required by driving enthusiasts in the UK. -Continued

At the same time, the suspension static geometry was also revised to optimize steering and handling while the car’s height was lowered height (-10mm). Prodrive also fitted the Brera S with new lightweight 19” alloy wheels and Pirelli PZero Nero tires along hollow anti-roll bars and aluminium suspension components from the Factory.

As a result, the weight of both Alfa Brera S models is lower than the standard cars. In particular, the front-wheel drive 3.2 V6 JTS is almost 100 kg lighter than the Q4 version and the 2.2 JTS version weighs 35 kg less. However, according to Prodrive’s data sheet, performance is unchanged with the 2.2 JTS and 3.2 V6 JTS Alfa Brera S can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 and 7.0 seconds respectively and on to a top speed of 139 and 155 mph.

While changes on the outside are limited to the new alloys and exhaust pipes, inside the V6 version cabin is dressed in black leather with red stitching while the centre console and instruments are faced in a dark finish. This interior can also be specified on the 2.2 JTS. Both versions get foot pedals from drilled aluminum and the headrest recess houses a limited edition Brera S aluminum plate, featuring the flags of Italy and Britain. Price in the UK start at £24,995 (OTR) for the 2.2 JTS rising to £28,450 (OTR) for the V6 version.





BRERA TECHNICAL DATA

ENGINE

2.2 JTS

3.2 JTS V6

No. of cylinders, arrangement

4 in line

60 degree V6

Bore x stroke (mm)

86 x 94.6

89 x 85.6

Displacement (cc)

2198

3195

Compression ratio

11.3:1

11.25:1

Max. power output: bhp (kW-EC) at rpm

185 (136) 6500

260 (191) 6300

Peak torque: Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm

230 (23.4) 4500

322 (32.8) 4500

Timing system (control)

DOHC (chain), 4 valves per cylinder, double electrohydraulic continuous phase variator

4 OHCs (chain), 4 electrohydraulic continuous phase variators

Fuel feed

MED 7.6.1 electronic direct injection integrated with ignition system

MED 7.6.2 electronic direct injection integrated with ignition system

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V)



Battery capacity (Ah)/Alternator (A)

90/120

90/150

TRANSMISSION



Drive

Front

Front

Number of gears

6 + 1R

6 + 1R

Final ratio

4.176:1

3.895:1

TYRES



Standard version

235/40 R19

235/40 R19

STEERING



Steering system

Rack and pinion with power steering

Rack and pinion with power steering

Turning circle (m)

10.7

10.7

SUSPENSION



Front

Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar located via ball joints

Independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar located via ball joints

Rear

Independent with Multilink architecture

Independent with Multilink architecture

BRAKES – (DISCS)

2.2 JTS

3.2 JTS V6

Front (mm)

Ventilated 330 x 28 D, fixed aluminium calliper with four 42 mm pistons

Ventilated 330 x 28 D, fixed aluminium calliper with four 42 mm pistons

Rear (mm)

Solid 278 x 12 D, combined 38 mm floating calliper

Ventilated 292 x 22 D, combined 42 mm floating calliper

WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY



Fuel tank capacity (litres)

70

70

Kerb weight DIN (kg)

1445

1540

Max towable weight (kg)

1450

1500

PERFORMANCE



Top speed mph (km/h)

139 (224)

155 (250)

Acceleration (driver + 30 kg): 0 to 62 mph (s)

8.6

7.0

FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS*



Urban cycle mpg (l/100km)

22.2 (12.7)

17.2 (16.4)

Extra urban cycle mpg (l/100km)

39.2 (7.2)

35.8 (7.9)

Combined cycle mpg (l/100km)

30.7 (9.2)

25.7 (11.0)

Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km)

218

260

Emissions Standard

EU IV

EU IV

EQUIPMENT

ALFA BRERA S 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS

  • VDC with Hill Holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant)
  • Fire Prevention System (FPS)
  • Power assisted steering
  • Driver, passenger, front side, window & driver knee airbags
  • Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
  • Alfa Code immobiliser and alarm system
  • Electronic key with remote central locking and boot release
  • “Follow-Me Home” headlamps
  • Electronic start/stop button
  • Electric front windows with one touch function and anti-intrusion sensor
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with split temperature and distribution function (air nozzles at rear, pollen filter with active carbon filter and AQS)
  • Stainless steel kick plates
  • On-board instrumentation with multifunctional display and trip computer
  • Car radio with audio CD player (6 speakers)
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Front fog lights
  • Cruise control
  • Front armrest with temperature controlled storage compartment
  • Brushed aluminium centre console
  • Front seats manually adjustable (height, distance, tilting and lumbar adjustment)
  • Electrically folding, adjustable, heated wing mirrors

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS

  • Italian Frau® leather upholstery with red stitching
  • 19” alloy wheels with 235/40 tyres
  • Prodrive engineering dampers and springs
  • Revised exhaust silencer
  • Front stone deflectors
  • New design chromed exhaust pipe
  • Aluminium sports pedals
  • Sports leather steering wheel and gear knob with red stitching and steering-wheel mounted radio controls
  • Sports instrumentation
  • Exclusive seat aluminium badge plate