Bosch has announced that good news could be on the horizon for Alfa Romeo lovers as the manufacturer is to use "high quality" spark plugs.
The electrical firm’s platinum plugs will be employed, offering high performance and an excellent service life thanks to a central electrode welded by lasers, it claimed.
Alfa Romeo, which already uses ignition and injection systems from the firm, will employ the spark plugs in Brera, Spider and 159 models.
Bosch commented: "The laser welding and materials used ensure that the spark plugs, which are subject to a high level of stress, have an exceptional service life of more than 60,000 miles."
Alfa Romeo will not be the only firm to take advantage of this, as BMW, Audi, Volvo, Volkswagen, GM and Toyota also use the technology.
Recently, the 24-our use of an Alfa Romeo Spider was auctioned at a charity event in Chipping Camden, the Cotswold Journal reports.
Saloon and Sportwagon versions of the Alfa Romeo 159 are to receive a TI badge – standing for Turismo Internazionale – a designation the manufacturer claims only a small number of its models have ever carried.
The Alfa 159 TI range will be enhanced with a unique body kit, lowered sports suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, red brake callipers and chrome effect door mirrors and exhaust.
A number of changes have also been made inside the car, with the introduction of a leather-clad sports steering wheel and gearknob, kick plates and new trim inserts.
Drivers will also be able to take advantage of electronically adjustable heated leather seats, aluminium sports pedals and new sports dials.
Two petrol engines are on offer in the TI range – a 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre V6 – along with a 2.4-litre diesel unit.
The larger petrol powerplant comes with Alfa Romeo’s Q4 four-wheel drive system as standard and this can also be specified on the diesel version.
Three body colours will be available – Alfa red, Stromboli grey and Carbonio black – a limited choice which the automaker claims will keep the 159 TI models "distinctive and exclusive".
Prices for these extra specifications are described as "suitably attractive", at £750 more than Alfa’s top spec Lusso models.
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