Alfa Romeo released their 164 model in 1987. The Alfa 164 was a series of four door sedans styled by famous Italian design house Pininfarina. Variants such as the S, L, LS were produced, including two Quadrifoglio versions which featured increased performance and handling. The Alfa Romeo 164 stopped North American sales in 1995, before production ended in 1997. Worldwide sales of the 164 ended in 1998.