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Italian company Alfa Romeo is reportedly working on a flagship sedan that will rival the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
According to Car, Alfa Romeo might be back on track with developing a successor to the 166 model, although Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said just last year that a flagship saloon is out of the question for a "long, long time".
Not surprisingly, the rumor is centered on Maserati launching the new Ghibli and the possibility that its shortened Quattroporte platform could be used for a future executive Alfa Romeo sedan. The same source claims that the new Alfa will be powered by the same twin-turbocharged V6 engine good for about 300 horsepower, with a turbocharged MultiAir four-cylinder unit prepared for the range starter model.
Truth be told, we wouldn't worry about Alfa Romeo's ability to tackle BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the E-Segment, but if the Italians are able to develop a flagship saloon anytime soon.
Story via CarMagazine.co.uk
Not surprisingly, the rumor is centered on Maserati launching the new Ghibli and the possibility that its shortened Quattroporte platform could be used for a future executive Alfa Romeo sedan. The same source claims that the new Alfa will be powered by the same twin-turbocharged V6 engine good for about 300 horsepower, with a turbocharged MultiAir four-cylinder unit prepared for the range starter model.
Truth be told, we wouldn't worry about Alfa Romeo's ability to tackle BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the E-Segment, but if the Italians are able to develop a flagship saloon anytime soon.
Story via CarMagazine.co.uk
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