Alfa 166 Replacement To Be U.S.-Built
Alfa Romeo will likely manufacture a rear-wheel-drive replacement for its defunct 166 executive sedan exclusively in North America, where most will be sold, Inside Line has learned.
The plant, probably Chrysler's 300C site in Brampton, Ontario, will also supply Europe with the car.
The new big Alfa, originally codenamed project 169, will share a brand-new, Chrysler-developed platform planned for the next-generation 300C and Dodge Charger sedans, although the Alfa version will feature bespoke suspension and powertrains.
Alfa believes a rear-drive platform to be essential for models in this class, and its integration with Chrysler suddenly provides it with a potentially suitable architecture.
Alfa is to collaborate closely with Dodge in future, this being the most sporting brand in the Chrysler portfolio.
IL Exclusive: Alfa 166 Replacement To Be U.S.-Built
The plant, probably Chrysler's 300C site in Brampton, Ontario, will also supply Europe with the car.
The new big Alfa, originally codenamed project 169, will share a brand-new, Chrysler-developed platform planned for the next-generation 300C and Dodge Charger sedans, although the Alfa version will feature bespoke suspension and powertrains.
Alfa believes a rear-drive platform to be essential for models in this class, and its integration with Chrysler suddenly provides it with a potentially suitable architecture.
Alfa is to collaborate closely with Dodge in future, this being the most sporting brand in the Chrysler portfolio.
IL Exclusive: Alfa 166 Replacement To Be U.S.-Built
