About Alfa 164

The recovery model. Launched in September 1987, the Alfa 164 is the first car produced under the aegis of the Fiat-Lancia group and soon becomes the winning card for the new-look Alfa Romeo. The design is by Pininfarina, who gives the car the look of a distinguished saloon, which is at the same time aggressive and powerful. Initially the engines are those used on the 75 range, with some improvements, but from 1990 the range is widened by the versions equipped with a 3-liter 6-cylinder catalytic engine for the US market.In 1992 the 164 embarks on a new life-cycle, with six models divided into two ranges. The so-called "Super" range, with three different engines (V6 24v, V6 TB and TD), joins the 164 Twin Spark and 164 TD. Aesthetically the trim on the Super differs from the standard trim for the new front with poly-elliptical lighting clusters and a redesigned Alfa Romeo shield, more pronounced front and rear bumpers, the new side bumper strips with progressive shading, the black side member covers and the new aerodynamic side mirrors. The entire rim of the body is trimmed with an anodized aluminum molding. The standard fittings are particularly impressive, including an anti-pollen filter, 4 electric windows, cruise control, driver's side airbag and a new external finish. In 1994 the range is completed with the showpiece 164 Quadrifoglio 4, combining the 3.0 V6 24v engine with a sophisticated permanent four-wheel drive system with active electronic traction control and a Getrag 6-speed gearbox.