Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v - [2010]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo Brera Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo and the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport.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, Coupe 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 1615 kgs (3560 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v 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 2011 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 (183.5 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 158.5 bhp per ton and 146.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 Brera competing with the 2011 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 (183.5 bhp per ton) or the 1994 Toyota Celica GT Four ST205 (183.4 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 146.7 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 1954 Frazer-Nash Sebring 2.0 Roadster (171.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth (171.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.0 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v as fast as the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the or the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (6.80 secs). This Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v is also faster than the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (6.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Brera and the 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo Brera on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.8 secs @ 92.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (14.74 secs), the 2006 Porsche Cayman 2.7 (14.74 secs), and the 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 (14.74 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2010 version of the Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2010 Brera equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2010 Brera Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison