BLCKBOX ~ BTCC 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 TS

Produced between 1992 and 1998, the Alfa Romeo 155 was launched to the public in March 1992 at the Geneva Motor Show and over 192,000 cars were produced over a six-year production run. Built as a replacement for the Alfa Romeo 75, the 155 was larger than its predecessor and was built in a front-wheel-drive layout as opposed to the 75’s rear-wheel-drive.

With previous championship winning success in the Italian Super Touring Championship and the DTM (with a V6 TI) in the hands of Nicola Larini, Alfa Romeo decided to turn their attention to the BTCC with a uniquely homologated 155 complete with wings and spoilers for 1994. The 155 was set to revolutionize the Super Touring era.

Known as the “Formula” in Europe, but the Alfa Romeo 155 Silverstone in the United Kingdom, this version of the 155 was one of the most notable special edition versions of the car produced and enabled the 155 to become homologated for the BTCC after 2500 units were produced. Featuring a bolt-on aero kit, adjustable rear spoiler and an extendable front splitter the 155 Silverstone was only ever available in Alfa Romeo red or black.