Introducing the 146 - The 'ti' of life! The Fluid Elegance of Italian Design Alfa 146 is one of the Alfa Romeo's that dedicates itself to all those who seek elegance, comfort and reliability in a car but who are not willing to renounce to a great sportive personality. The confirmation of the Alfa 146's level of excellence and personality motivated their type of outlining - penetrating front, sleek profile, high cut-off tail- which stands out at first sight just as every other model developed by Alfa Romeo. The "ti" acronym that means international tourism was given exclusively to automobiles that knew how to combine high performance and on-board comfort, thus Alfa Romeo chooses this acronym to the topping-range version of Alfa 146. < Back to Models | 145/146 Boxer Stats | 145/146 Twin Sparks Stats | 146 Forums >   The fastback Alfa 146 could be defined as the hatchback Alfa 145 elder brother. It is based on the same platform but redesigned on the basis of a third volume (boot) that makes it longer between bumpers and gives it a conservative style major presence. Its aspect is much more familiar than the Alfa 145 and its power outcome is excellent following the performance tradition of the Alfa Romeo low-consumption engines.   The Alfa 146 global security begins with the design of its mechanics: a superb road holding and an ideal dynamic behavior under any conditions add to a great specific power and to the performance of the unmistakable Alfa Romeo engines. An amazing suspension setup allows the full control of the inclination of the car at the bends and to reduce the steering reactions caused by the sudden increases of torque, typical of sports driving. The Fire Prevention System (FPS) which consists of inertial interrupter, fuel anti-overflow valve, and security deposit makes up the most modern solution to prevent fires on board in case of collision. The bodywork of 'programmed deformity' has been built to protect a space planned as a survival cell that will not deform. It is further protected by the side rubbing strips and the specific reinforcements added to the doors' stiles. The steering wheel design in a special way -in a three ratios cup way-, has a gradual energy absorption system EASW and a mounting column of the collapsible steering to reduce and limit to the maximum the driver's injuries in case of collision. This model is equipped with drivers and passengers airbag and the Alfa Code that is the engine blocking system related to the electronic central system that prevents the car from moving in case of robbery.