Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo Brera
Power
209HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
6.8l/100
Emissions
179g/km
0-100 km/h
7.9s
Top Speed
231km/h
Weight
1650kg
Price
28,260€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
300 L
70 L
154 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDm 210cv (2008-2010)
General description
The Alfa Romeo Brera is much more than a car; it's a rolling sculpture, a statement of intent forged in Turin. Born from the master pencil of Giorgetto Giugiaro, this coupé transcends the logic of transportation to become an object of desire. In its 2.4 JTDm version, it defies convention by uniting a diesel heart with the soul of an Italian sports car, creating a symphony of torque and beauty that resonates deeply in the heart of any motoring enthusiast.
Driving experience
Driving the Brera 2.4 JTDm is a visceral experience. The five-cylinder engine emits a deep, characteristic roar, far from the conventional diesel clatter. From just 1500 revolutions per minute, its 400 Nm of torque crushes you against the seat, providing forceful and effortless acceleration. Although its high weight of 1650 kg detracts from its agility in the tightest corners, its poise on fast roads is imperial. The sophisticated double-wishbone suspension on both axles ensures sublime contact with the asphalt, conveying the feeling of piloting a powerful and stable Gran Turismo, designed to devour kilometers with unparalleled style.
Design and aesthetics
The Brera's design is its love letter to the world. Every line, every curve, screams passion. The front, with its trilobe scudetto and the six light projectors sunk into the bodywork, is a challenging and magnetic gaze. The silhouette is pure muscle, with a high waistline and wide hips that flow into a short, bold rear, finished with four exhaust tips that promise performance. Inside, the atmosphere is equally special. The cabin envelops you, with an aluminum center console oriented towards the driver and gauges sunk into deep tunnels that evoke Alfa Romeo's racing heritage. It's a space that makes you feel like the protagonist.
Technology and features
Under its high-fashion skin, the Brera 2.4 JTDm housed remarkable mechanical technology for its time. The common-rail direct-injection diesel engine, with a variable geometry turbo and intercooler, was an advanced piece of engineering that offered exceptional performance. The chassis benefited from a very elaborate suspension architecture, more typical of racing cars than a production coupé. Although it didn't stand out for its latest-generation infotainment systems or driving aids, its technological focus was placed where it really mattered for an Alfa Romeo: on the dynamics and the heart of the machine.
Competition
In the exclusive club of premium coupés, the Brera faced German titans like the Audi TT and the BMW 3 Series Coupé. While its rivals offered almost clinical perfection, impeccable efficiency, and cutting-edge technology, the Alfa Romeo played in another league: that of emotion. The Brera was not chosen with the head, but with the soul. It was the alternative for those seeking character, a traffic-stopping design, and a mechanical connection that the German models, in their pursuit of perfection, often sacrificed. It was, and still is, the choice of the purist with artistic sensibility.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDm is a timeless gem, a car that defied norms and won hearts. It represents the almost perfect fusion between the power of a modern diesel engine and the breathtaking beauty of Italian design. It is not the lightest, nor the most spacious, but every journey in it is a special event. Its charisma is so immense that its small imperfections are forgiven, becoming part of its charm. Today, it stands as a future classic, a rolling testament that passion, style, and performance can coexist in unforgettable harmony.