Re: Alfa 148? or new Alfa 136

["Stanley Yep" <stanalfa@domain.elided>]

Hi Andrew,

As far as I know there is no plan on replacing the Alfa 146, maybe a Alfa 
147 5-door version with the same kind of hatch.

But it seems that an Alfa 136 is coming:

"2001 Alfa Romeo 136... Alfa is reportedly hurriedly working on the 
development of a new model: the 136. Basedon the Lancia Y and the Fiat Punto 
platform, the 136 is being carefully styled to avoid "cannibalizing" sales 
on the Y and Punto (both products of Mama Fiat). Only 2.4m (7.8 ft) long, 
the 136 will feel and look like a typical Alfa with design cues from the 156 
and 166, and will have an emphasis on sportiness and fun. Powered by either 
a 1.2- or a 1.6-liter twins spark 16v, producing 86 and 120 bhp, 
respectively, the 136 is expected toreceive the greenlight shortly and could 
hit the road as early as 2001." (European Car (world news section)- February 
2000).

"A new design from Walter de Silva. The name could be 136. This little car 
is 1.5 meter shorter than the 145. Total length will be 2.40 m. It is based 
on the Lancia Y, but even 0.5 mtr. shorter. Motors, will be a 1.2 ltr and a 
1.6 ltr 16 V Twin Spark......WOW !!!!" (this was from a web site posted last 
year from a german alfista).

Cheers,

Stan
1996 Alfa 146 1.7L 16V
Lima, Peru

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On Thu, 17 Feb 2000, Andrew Halket <arbh@domain.elided> wrote:
Subject: Alfa 148?

So, anyone know if there will be a five door version of the 147 as 145/146 
pairing....  <snip>
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