The Alfa Romeo 90 (Type 162A) is an executive car produced by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo between 1984 and 1987.
History
Designed by Bertone and introduced at the 1984 Turin Motor Show, the 90 was pitched between the Alfa Romeo Giulietta (nuova) and the Alfa Romeo Alfa 6, both of which were soon discontinued after the 90's launch. The car used the Alfetta's chassis (including its rear mounted transaxle) and used engines from the larger Alfa 6. The bodywork was similar to both, albeit modernised. One notable feature of the 90's design was a small chin spoiler which extended above a certain speed to aid engine cooling.[1] Its angular lines with integrated bumpers gave the car a neat look consistent with the period, however the aerodynamics suffered with a. The cars design was conservative, inside and out, with perhaps the only unusual element being the U-shaped parking brake lever.[2]
The 90 was equipped with electric front windows and electrically adjustable seats as standard. The more luxurious Gold Cloverleaf (Quadrifoglio Oro) model had electric rear windows, a