2009 Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent

Alfa Brera Italia Independent - Front Angle

The special edition Alfa Brera “Italia Independant”, which will be produced in a limited run of 900 units for Europe, Japan and Australia, is available for order in Germany with prices starting from €29,700 for the 185HP 2.2-liter four-cylinder JTS model and from €38,850 for the 260HP 3.2-liter JTS V6 model that’s offered in both front- and all-wheel drive versions.

Created in collaboration with domestic fashion house “Italia Independent”, the limited run Brera coupe is about style. Special exterior touches include a Titanium opaque paintwork with matching 18-inch alloy wheels in a turbine pattern, red colored brake callipers and an aluminum fuel cap.

The 2+2 coupe’s interior is decked out in carbon fiber trim and black leather upholstery with contrasting red seams. The brushed aluminium “Italia Independent” logos, pedals and foot rest complete the package.

The vehicle’s standard equipment includes seven airbags, automatic dual zone climate control system, cruise control, fog lights and a high-end audio system.

Alfa Brera Italia Independent - Interior View

The $45,000 Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent debuted here over the weekend. The appearance package bundles such unusual touches as opaque exterior paint and 18-inch alloy wheels with an opaque black turbine pattern.

There are no plans to bring the car to the U.S. In a statement, Fiat pointed out that the limited-edition model will go on sale first in Europe, then in Japan and Australia. Only 900 units of the car are planned.

In a unique touch, Fiat said the Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent will be displayed all summer at You, a local sushi restaurant here.

The special model can be ordered with either a 185-horsepower 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine or a 260-hp 3.2-liter V6. The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission. Standard equipment includes seven airbags, a CD/MP3 player, cruise control and foglights.

Alfa Brera Italia Independent - Transmission

Still in a quest for maximum sportiness, the instrument panel of this original car features round red frames plus an aluminium pedal unit and foot-rest. In the same way, the seat trim and door panels are in the deepest black. Poltrona Frau black leather upholstery with red top-stitching is available as an option.  Under the hood we find the 185 hp 2.2 JTS or 260 hp 3.2 V6 engines, both combined with 6-speed gearboxes (according to the engine, these may be manual, Selespeed or automatic Q-Tronic).

The 3.2 engine can also receive the sophisticated Q4 four-wheel drive for those who want more stability.  The Alfa Romeo Brera “Italia Independent” also offers a wealth of standard equipment: VDC with 7 airbags, automatic dual zone climate control system, CD/MP3, cruise control and fog lights. Customers can naturally personalise their car from the numerous options available, including xenon headlights, parking sensors, Bose Hi-Fi system, Blue&Me, Blue&Me Nav and the new Instant Nav navigation system with a map of Europe on a SD card and compatibility with Blue&Me.  The new limited edition will be build in just 900 units, each priced from € 32,200 euro (on-the-road price) for the 2.2 JTS Selespeed version.