2008 Alfa Romeo Brera Prodrive S Manual

Highlights

• Number 147 of just 500 produced, developed in partnership with Prodrive
• Retains all correct Prodrive-specific components, which is becoming increasingly rare
• Gearbox rebuilt and clutch assembly replaced in 2024
• Professionally repainted in 2023
• Garage stored and accompanied by a good history file

The Appeal

Heralded by the motoring press as "Alfa's German car", the Brera gained a reputation for being uncharacteristically reliable and well-made for something to hail from an Italian marque. It was very well engineered, but didn't compromise on looks either. Today, it's very safe to say that the Brera has become a modern classic.
The Prodrive S variant, limited to just 500 examples, elevated the formula with revised suspension, lighter wheels, a bespoke exhaust note and a more focused chassis. Developed in partnership with the renowned motorsport engineering firm, the S delivered a sharper, more engaging driving experience that set it apart from the standard car.

This example has benefited from significant mechanical investment in recent years, and the bodywork was professionally repainted in 2023 with the work documented in photographs. With seven Alfa Romeo service stamps in the book, additional servicing records and plenty of receipts on file, it presents a compelling opportunity for those seeking a well-documented Prodrive S. The vendor states it drives really well.

Key Information

• Mileage: 93,600 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 9th March 2027
• Technical specs: 2.2-litre JTS inline four-cylinder petrol, six-speed manual
• Paperwork: seven Alfa Romeo service stamps, additional servicing records and invoices on file

Service history:
06/26

• Vendor advises service with oil, plugs and all filters

12/24 – NJS Alfa-Lancia-Fiat-Abarth Service Centre

• Replaced clutch kit, dual mass flywheel, concentric slave cylinder, rear main oil seal, and Tutela Matryx gearbox oil
• Completed full gearbox rebuild
• Replaced steering rack ends, track rod ends, hub nut, and carried out 4-wheel alignment

04/24 – 89,521 miles – Colwall Motor Services Ltd

• Completed annual service with engine oil, air filter, pollen filter, and brake fluid change

10/16 – 56,772 miles – Huttons Alfa Romeo (Weston-super-Mare)

• Scheduled annual service completed

10/15 – 51,527 miles – Huttons Alfa Romeo (Weston-super-Mare)

• Scheduled annual service completed

10/14 – 43,587 miles – Huttons Alfa Romeo (Weston-super-Mare)

• Scheduled annual service completed

07/12 – 26,230 miles – Longstones Ltd Alfa Romeo (Bridgwater)

• Scheduled annual service completed

07/11 – 16,402 miles – Longstones Ltd Alfa Romeo (Bridgwater)

• Scheduled annual service completed

07/09 – 3,369 miles – Longstones Ltd Alfa Romeo (Bridgwater)

• Scheduled annual service completed

10/08 – Longstones Ltd Alfa Romeo (Bridgwater)

• Pre-delivery inspection completed

The Detail

• Serviced in June 2026 with oil, plugs and all filters
• Clutch, dual mass flywheel and concentric slave cylinder replaced in 2024
• Gearbox rebuilt in 2024
• Professionally repainted in 2023, documented with photographs
• Exterior and underside described as good for age, with some expected age-related marks
• Interior reported in good condition for age, with all gauges working
• External temperature sensor replaced (a known common fault)
• Driver's seat would reportedly benefit from some adjustment
• The drivers seat does not fold down for access to rear seats but the passenger side has no issues
• Understood to have been serviced by an engineer (previous owner) between 2018 and 2022
• Garage stored
• The vendor states the car drives really well
• Minor MOT advisories to note
• Very clean engine compartment presentation

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