Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo Brera Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Alfa-Romeo Brera has a 3195cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Brera shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Brera's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1650 kgs (3637 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo Brera shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 3195cc 24V V6 engine produces 256 bhp (190 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 237 lb-ft (321.3 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (236 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo Brera you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1992 Mazda RX7 Turbo (180.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo Brera.

The Alfa-Romeo Brera has a Power to weight ratio of 155.1 bhp per ton and 143.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Brera competing with the 1992 Mazda RX7 Turbo (180.1 bhp per ton) or the 1975 Lotus Esprit S1 2.0 (180.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alfa-Romeo Brera generating around 143.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Lexus IS 350 3.5 V6 (168.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Porsche 968 Club Sport (168.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.2 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic as fast as the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the or the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs). This Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the and the 2011 Abarth 500 Essessee 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Brera and the 2006 Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo Brera on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.07 secs @ 90.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp (15.00 secs), the 1998 Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo (15.00 secs), and the 1990 Toyota Supra 2.5 Twin Turbo (15.00 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic has a maximum speed of 149mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Brera equals the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic then how about the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph), the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (160 mph), or the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (160 mph).

Related Links:

2006 Brera Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison