Alfa Romeo is ready for a US launch. But it needs a little help from BMW. Until they’ll have a dealership of their own, "Mini U.S. dealers would have the possibility to also sell Alfa Romeo cars," a Fiat spokesman said.
Fiat and BMW announced today that they have signed an agreement for possible co-operation on components and architectures for their Mini and Alfa Romeo vehicles.
Alfa Romeo plans to return to the United States in 2010. The first U.S. model is expected to be an entry-level premium five-door hatchback, code-named project 940.
The new car will debut in Europe late next year, replacing the Alfa 147.
At the end of June we first reported about a GTA version for the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. Today AutoCar brings more diesel about the future version that will be launched in 2010, the year when the Italian company celebrates its centenary.
The 8C GTA will be limited to only 100 units. It will have a weight of almost 1450kg - that’s 150kg lighter than a standard 8C. The engine from the standard version will be boosted to 500 hp.
Alfa Romeo will launch a successor for the 8C Competizione in 2010, just in time to celebrate the company’s centenary. According to AutoCar the car could be based on the Ferrari California.
"It would be great if Ferrari let us do it," Alfa Romeo’s global marketing director Sergio Cravero said, "but they are very hard to convince." The 8C project will have broken even, financially speaking, by the time the 500 Spiders currently under construction have been delivered.
The future 8C will be a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive model built in limited numbers.
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Alfa Romeo’s line-up is suffering big changes in order to bring thr italian car in European’s customers attention. After the newly-launched MiTo, Alfa Romeo is working on the next generation 149.
The future model will be a semi-successor for the curent 147, and that’s because the Italian company will build two different models for the three and five-door versions. MiTo will be the replacement for the three-doors version of the 147, while the 149 will be successor for the 147 five-doors version.
But the future 149 will not be built on the same platform as the current Fiat Punto, as previously reported.
Alfa Romeo will offer an all-new platform, with FWD traction, but an AWD version being possible for the top version.
149 will offer between 120 and 265 hp, the top version being powered by a 3,2 liters V6 engine.
149 will be revealed next year and production will begin at the end of 2009.
Just yesterday we told you about a GTA version for the newly launched Alfo Romeo MiTo. Today, in an interview with AutoTelegraff, CEO Luca de Meo said there might be a more powerful version for the 8C Competizione on the way.
According to de Meo, the model special-edition model will be a lightweight version with more power than the current 450 horsepower 8C Competizione. He said we can expect the model to carry the famous GTA badge.
Currently the 8C is offered in two different version: Competizione and Spider, both limited to only 500 units.
Alfa Romeo confirmed it will unveil a hotted-up version of its new Mito supermini in summer 2009. The GTA version will be powered by a 1750cc, turbocharged engine that will deliver 230bhp.
It will include direct injection, variable valve timing and Alfa says it is set to be the most powerful car in the sector.
The 1750cc engine was used for the first time in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Giuliettas of the 1960s and was a real success.
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo
First Alfa Romeo Spider was unveiled in 1966. Since then six generation were produced and delivered all over the world. Today the current version of the Italian vehicle received a new body kit from Novitec, a well-known tuning company specialized in customizing high performance vehicles.
The new body kit contains a re-designed front spoiler, new side skirts, rear spoiler with integrated exhaust system featuring four 115x85 millimeters large oval pipes which ensure an optimal sound of the engine. In order to make the car more comfortable on any type of roads, the tuner installed an adaptive suspension kit which can lower the car up to 75 millimeters. Also 20 inch alloy wheels are available with 255 tyres providing better handling. Price of the kit: 5,762 euro.
Alfa Romeo’s iconic Cloverleaf badge is back in the UK, this time on a special series Alfa GT which goes on sale on 1 July.
A rare symbol associated with Alfa Romeo’s prestigious racing heritage, the Cloverleaf denotes enhanced sports handling characteristics along with distinctive styling additions.
Topping the four-version Alfa GT Cloverleaf range is the 1.9JTDM 16V Cloverleaf Q2 170bhp, featuring a Q2 limited slip differential to deliver outstanding cornering ability, along with a sport button that varies the mapping of the throttle to give a normal or sporty accelerator response.
Delivering head-turning style and performance to match, the range-topping 170bhp 1.9 JTDM powers the Alfa GT Q2 Cloverleaf from 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 134mph; while the gutsy 150bhp 1.9 JTDM will accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 130mph.
The 2.0JTS engine version will accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.7 seconds, and reach a top speed of 134mph, while the 1.8 petrol engine version has a top speed of 124mph, with 0-62mph acceleration in 10.6 seconds.
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Last week we were speaking about the launch of the Alfa Romeo 159 J4 2.2 C by Autodelta. Today the car was officially revealed and according to the manufacturer will be available for order from 1st of July. Equipped with a C30-74 supercharger and with the help of Ecu tweaking the engine of the car is capable to develop 245 hp and 290 Nm of torque.
Although Autodelta did not release any information regarding the car performances we expect a sprint from 0-60 mph in less than 7 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph.
In order to stop the car Autodelta fitted the J4 2.2 C with upgraded brake discs and 19” OZ alloy wheels using Dunlop Sp Sport Maxx GT tires.
The car features also a new body kit consisting in a new front lip spoiler, side sills and re-designed rear spoiler featuring an air diffuser with integrated exhaust system. No words about the price yet!
Alfa Romeo today officially unveiled the 2009 MiTo. The car will be launched in all major markets in July.
The engines available at launch will be the 155 bhp 1.4 Turbopetrol, 120 bhp 1.6 JTDM and an aspirated 1.4 engine of limited power (78 bhp) for those who have recently passed their tests. Each with different qualities, all utilised to the full due to pairing with 6 speed manual gearboxes that are individually remarkable for their generosity and lively temperament and also for their high performance and sophisticated technology.
In particular, the 120 bhp 1.6 JTDM is the best engine in its category in terms of specific power (it can achieve a mighty torque of 320 Nm at just 1750 rpm), while also boasting 80% lower particulate emissions and 20% lower CO2 emissions than previous generation power units. In the same way, the top of the range car in terms of power – the 155 bhp 1.4 turbopetrol – offers extraordinary performance for this capacity (top speed of 215 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.0 seconds) with a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to cars of the previous generation.
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo
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