Thai Prestige Autosales (TPA), distributor of Alfa Romeo and Fiat in Thailand, unveiled another special edition of the Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed, at the 21st Thailand International Motor Expo last week.

The Alfa Romeo 156 'Sport Pack II', with its GTA-inspired aerodynamic parts, is regarded by TPA as the perfect answer to every sporting heart.

The exterior features a 'sports' front grille, xenon headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, larger vented disc brakes, a sports exhaust system, and Alfa Romeo's famous emblem emblazoned on the side skirts.

This 'sporty' theme continues into the interior, with a Momo gearshift shift knob, hand brake lever, and silver-effect finished trims. 

The 'Sportpack II' edition is likely to be the farewell version of locally assembled Alfa 156, before the planned introduction of new Alfa Romeo models which are expected to begin arriving in 2005.

The Alfa 156, was assembled in Thailand for several years, and this new version, along with the forerunning 'Speciale II', which was launched at the Bangkok Motor Show back in April, are clearing out stocks of the model still remaining in the country.

TPA continues to remain tight-lipped about next year, but rumour suggests that the Alfa GT Selespeed and the recently facelifted executive Alfa 166 saloon are the most likely candidates for Thai market. 

Text & Photos: Wisrute Buddhari