Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (2007)
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is a mid-size luxury car produced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 2007 to 2011. The 159 Sportwagon was the successor to the Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon, and was based on the Alfa Romeo 159 sedan. The 159 Sportwagon was available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, and was powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines.
Design
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and was based on the Alfa Romeo 159 sedan. The 159 Sportwagon featured a more aggressive and sporty design than the 156 Sportwagon, with a more angular front end, a more muscular rear end, and a more aerodynamic profile. The 159 Sportwagon was available in a range of exterior colors, including black, white, silver, blue, and red.
Interior
The interior of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon was designed to be both luxurious and sporty. The interior featured leather upholstery, wood trim, and aluminum accents. The interior also featured a range of modern technology, including a navigation system, a CD player, and a Bluetooth phone system.
Engines
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon was available with a range of petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engines included a 1.8-litre four-cylinder, a 2.2-litre four-cylinder, and a 3.2-litre V6. The diesel engines included a 1.9-litre four-cylinder and a 2.4-litre five-cylinder. All engines were mated to either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission.
Performance
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon was a capable performer, with the 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine producing 140 horsepower and the 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine producing 170 horsepower. The 3.2-litre V6 engine produced a more impressive 250 horsepower. The 159 Sportwagon was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 8.2 seconds, and had a top speed of 140 mph.
Safety
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon was equipped with a range of safety features, including dual front airbags, side airbags, and curtain airbags. The 159 Sportwagon also featured ABS brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control.
2D Drawing (Blueprints)
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon was designed using a 2D drawing (blueprint) system. This system allowed the designers to create a detailed and accurate representation of the car before it was built. The 2D drawing (blueprint) system was used to create a model of the 159 Sportwagon, which was then used to create the actual car. The model was known as the Model COPY.