Alfa Romeo 147 Road Test

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MUCH to the joy of those with a sense of motoring history, marque character – something that all but disappeared with the realignments and takeovers of car companies in the ’70s and ’80s – has become a feature of the products of the late ’90s and new millennium. One of the makes that has led this revival is Alfa Romeo, which, in recent years, has shaken off the badge engineering of the initial period after the Fiat takeover to regain the style and individuality beloved of red-blooded alfisti. No model represents this trend better than the 147, with its classic front-end modelled on that of the 6C 2500 of 1949.

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Out on the road, the car simply panders to the senses. In addition to the aural delights, which become even more heady as the engine spins towards its 7 000 r/min red line (and cutout), the view over the sculpted bonnet, the quick movements of the high-geared (2,2 turns lockto- lock) steering and the sensations transferred through the suspension to the seat of the pants make for exciting, almost breathless progress. There are downsides, of course: the fast steering makes for fidgetiness over bumps, the suspension can be noisy, and the taut ride can switch to a shudder that pervades the whole structure on transverse ridges. But handling is top drawer, the steering absolutely precise, providing a feel reminiscent of Alfas of days gone by. Push the car very hard, and slight understeer will set in, but it’s easily, and satisfyingly, controlled with the throttle.
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