Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

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FUEL FEED/IGNITION
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS2.4 JTDM
Fuel feed Direct injection Multijet direct injection, variable geometry
turbosupercharger and intercooler
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not
take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to
the risk of fire.
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
IMPORTANTIn the event of difficult disengagement, due to significant difference of grip between front and rear axle, do
not insist with heavy accelerations: it is actually more effective an attempt of disengagement at medium slow engine rpm,
with pauses of a few seconds if several attempts are necessary.
2.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Six forward gears + reverse and
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front drive3.2 JTS
Six forward gears + reverse and
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Four-wheel drive

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2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Service brakes:
– front Disc, self-ventilating Disc, self-ventilating
– rear Disc Disc, self-ventilating
Parking brake Controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakes
WARNING Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking.
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning radius
(between pavements) 10.7
BRAKES
STEERING
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Front High quadrilateral system
Rear Multi-link system
SUSPENSIONS

UNDERSTANDING
TYRE MARKING fig. 5
Example: 215/55 R 16 93 V
215= Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
55= Percentage height/width ratio
(H/S).
R= Radial tyre.
16= Rim diameter in inches. (Ø).
93= Load rating (capacity).
V= Maximum speed index.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Alloy rims. Tubeless tyres with radial car-
cass. The homologated tyres are listed
in the Log book.
WARNINGIn the event of discrep-
ancies between the information provid-
ed on this “Owner’s Manual” and the
“Log book”, consider the specifications
shown in the log book only.
On cars fitted with four-wheel drive, all
four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to prevent damaging the 4-
WD system. The efficiency of the 4-WD
system however, is not jeopardized if
tyres with different wear conditions are
fitted.
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A0F0186mfig. 5
Attaining to the prescribed size, to en-
sure safety of the car in movement, it
must be fitted with tyres of the same
make and type on all wheels.
WARNINGDo not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
SPACE-SAVER SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.

UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKING
Example: 7 J x 16 H2 ET 43
7= rim width in inches 1.
J= rim drop center outline (side
projection where the tyre bead
rests)2.
16= rim nominal diameter in inch-
es (corresponds to diameter of
the tyre to be mounted) (3=
Ø).
H2= “hump” shape and number (re-
lief on the circumference hold-
ing the Tubeless tyre bead on
the rim).
43= wheel camber angle (distance
between the disc/rim support-
ing plane and the wheel rim
centre line). Maximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
W= up to 270 km/h.
Y= up to 300 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
Q M + S= up to 160 km/h.
T M + S= up to 190 km/h.
H M + S= up to 210 km/h.
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Load rating (capacity)
60= 250 kg 84= 500 kg
61= 257 kg 85= 515 kg
62= 265 kg 86= 530 kg
63= 272 kg 87= 545 kg
64= 280 kg 88= 560 kg
65= 290 kg 89= 580 kg
66= 300 kg 90= 600 kg
67= 307 kg 91= 615 kg
68= 315 kg 92= 630 kg
69= 325 kg 93= 650 kg
70= 335 kg94= 670 kg
71= 345 kg 95= 690 kg
72= 355 kg 96= 710 kg
73= 365 kg 97= 730 kg
74= 375 kg98= 750 kg
75= 387 kg 99= 775 kg
76= 400 kg 100= 800 kg
77= 412 kg 101= 825 kg
78= 425 kg 102= 850 kg
79= 437 kg 103= 875 kg
80= 450 kg 104= 900 kg
81= 462 kg 105= 925 kg
82= 475 kg 106= 950 kg
83= 487 kg

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rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
rim
tyre
On tyres 225/50 R17” only “spider” type chains can be used. Also for 3.2 JTS version, snow chains shall be fitted on the FRONT axle of the car.
Tyres 235/45 R18” cannot be fitted with snow chains due to interference with fender.
4,00B x17"
T125/80 R17
TYRES
2.2 JTS
7Jx16” alloy
215/55 R16 93V
7,5Jx17” alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
Standard tyres
Optionals
Space-saver
spare wheel
(for versions/
markets where
applicable)
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with traditional snow chains. Only “spider” type chains can be used.
WARNINGSnow tyres with speed index Hare recommended.
3.2 JTS
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
235/45 R18 98W
2.4 JTDM
7,5Jx17” (*) alloy
225/50 R17 98W
8Jx18” alloy
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h.Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6
Sapce-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2 Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7TYRES
235/45 R18 98W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6
average load bar
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– camber
front wheels: – caster
– half toe-in
16” rim (*)
17” rim (*)
18” rim (*)
– camber
Rear wheels:
– half toe-in
16” rim (*)
17” rim (*)
18” rim (*)
WHEEL GEOMETRY
2.2 JTS – 2.4 JTDMversions
–34’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 18’
–0.95 ± 0.5 mm
–1.00 ± 0.5 mm
–1.05 ± 0.5 mm
–56’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
–1.54 ± 0.9 mm
–1.63 ± 0.9 mm
–1.73 ± 0.9 mm
3.2 JTS version
–26’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 18’
–0.95 ± 0.5 mm
–1.00 ± 0.5 mm
–1.05 ± 0.5 mm
–58’ ± 18’
max. difference right/left: 24’
–1.54 ± 0.9 mm
–1.63 ± 0.9 mm
–1.73 ± 0.9 mm
– camber
Front wheels: – caster
– half toe-in
16” rim (*)
17” rim (*)
18” rim (*)
– camber
Rear wheels:
– half toe-in
16” rim (*)
17” rim (*)
18” rim (*)
(*) values in degrees: – 8’ ± 4’ (maximum right/left difference: 4’)
(**) values in degrees: 13’ ± 7’ (total toe-in: 26’ ± 7’)

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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are
expressed in mm and
refer to the car
fitted with standard tyres.
Min. size variations
when optional tyres are
fitted.
The height refers to
the car unladen.
BOOT VOLUME
Boot volume: 220 dm3(or
300 dm3according to versions)
(■) With tyres 225/50 R17”
A0F0044mfig. 6
ABCDE FGH
4410 1000 2528 882 1341 1593 1830 1573
1579 (■) 1559 (■)

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PERFORMANCE
Top speed Acceleration Kilometer with standing start
from 0-100 km/h
km/h sec. sec.
2.2 JTS222 8.6 29.6
3.2 JTS 240 6.8 –
2.4 JTDM200 HP228 8.1 28.9
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2.2 JTS
1470
1200
1100
1890
420
1450
60
80
3.2 JTS
1630
1300
1100
2050
420
1500
60
80
2.4 JTDM200 HP
1600
1300
1100
2020
420
1500
60
80
WEIGHTS
2.4 JTDM210 HP
1600
1300
1100
–
420
1500
60
80
Weights (kg)
Weight empty (including fluids,
90% fuel in the tank and
no optional)
Maximum admitted load (*)
– front axle
– rear axle
– total
Payload including
driver (**)
Towable loads
Max. load
on ball
Max. load
on tailgate (***)
(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so
that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the
maximum weight allowed.
(***) Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo roof racks, max. capacity: 50 kg.