Alfa Romeo has announced a special version of the 159, the Limited Edition. Boasting more than £3,000 of extra equipment, it sells for the same price as the 159 JTDm Lusso. To mark the event five James Bond Quantum of Solace Scalextric sets - featuring scaled down versions of the 159 and an Aston Martin DBS - are up for grabs.
Only 250 Alfa 159 Limited Editions are being produced, all finished in Carbonio black metallic paint and featuring darkened 19-inch alloy wheels. Other extras include a lowered suspension, red Brembo brake callipers and black leather upholstery. The claimed performance figures remain unchanged over the standard 159 1.9JTDm with 0-62mph taking 9.2 seconds and combined cycle fuel consumption of 47mpg.
The on-the-road price for the Limited Edition is £22,168 and it is available now. To win a Quantum of Solace Scalextric set buyers will need to visit an Alfa Romeo dealer to test drive any new 159.
John Lambert - 8 Dec 2008