Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDm - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo Brera Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDm is the 6 speed / Manual 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 2387cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 5 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Diesel St5's includes the 2003 Alfa-Romeo 156 2.4 JTD

The Brera shares its Diesel St5 engine configuration with the likes of the 2003 Alfa-Romeo 156 2.4 JTD and the 2019 Ford Ranger Double Cab High Rider 3.2 TDCI. 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 1600 kgs (3527 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDm in the same weight category as the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo Brera shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 2387cc 20V St5 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St5 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 1988 Lancia Delta Integrale 8v (148.0 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 123.1 bhp per ton and 184.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Brera competing with the 1988 Lancia Delta Integrale 8v (148.0 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - Hatch (147.9 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 184.3 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 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (209.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 991 (209.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.2 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDm as fast as the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (7.90 secs) the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (7.90 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift (7.90 secs) the or the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (7.90 secs). This Alfa-Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDm is also faster than the 2011 Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 200 (8.00 secs) the 2009 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (8.00 secs) the 2008 Alfa-Romeo Mito 1.4 155 T-Jet Veloce (8.00 secs) the and the 2007 Fiat Bravo 1.9 Sport Multijet (8.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Brera and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo Brera on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.1 secs @ 85.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (16.03 secs), the 1999 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro (16.04 secs), and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (16.06 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Alfa-Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDm has a maximum speed of 142mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Brera equals the 2014 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (153 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 2.4 JTDm then how about the 2014 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (153 mph), the 2004 BMW X5 4.8is V8 (153 mph), or the 2002 Volkswagen-VW Golf R32 (153 mph).

Related Links:

2006 Brera Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison