A New Company

In 1986 Fiat Group acquired Alfa Romeo, which produced the brand-new 164 four-door sedan (1987). The vehicle was designed by Pininfarina and manufactured at the plant in Arese.

Alfa Romeo 164 (1987)

Based on the Alfa Romeo 156, a front-wheel-drive sedan penned by Walter De’ Silva that won European Car of the Year in 1998 and was a commercial success, Alfa Romeo developed the race-ready 156 D2 model. With 310 hp, six-speed sequential gearbox, standard split differential and a weight of 2,150 pounds (975 kilograms), the vehicle captured 13 touring championships in Italy and Europe.

Nicola Larini (1998) 156 (1997)

Frankfurt 1997

Michael Schumacher and Gabriele Tarquini with the Alfa 156 GTA on the Mugello Circuit (2003).