We’re not aware when and if at all, Alfa Romeo will update its GT Coupe, but in the case that the Italian automaker does decide to present a facelift version of the compact 4-seater coupe in the near future, this rendering from ‘Autoblog.it’ reader Luciano seems to hit the spot. Inspired from Alfa Romeo’s latest models, the 8c Competizione and the
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In 2009, Alfa Romeo will replace the aging 147 sport hatchback with an all-new model that will share the same platform with the Lancia Delta and Fiat Bravo. Above is a rendering made by the guys over at Progetto940 who were apparently inspired from the 8c Competizione and its “mini-me” version, the
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In its latest issue, Italian car magazine Quattroruote has an article on Alfa Romeo’s new mid-sized sedan that will replace the 159. According to Quattroruote’s sources, the 159’s successor will revive the famed Giulia nameplate as the Italian company is replacing its current system of numeric model names for more personal ones.
Unfortunately, Alfa won’t be reviving the original Giulia’s rear-wheel-drive layout as the Italian sedan will be based on a modified version of the Lancia Delta / Fiat Bravo platform. Like the 159, the new Giulia will be offered in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions. In terms of styling, Quattroruote’s artists suggest that like the
Via: Motorspain , Source: Quattroruote
If we are to believe Alfa Romeo’s product plan (see here), the Italian automaker will introduce the replacement for the unsuccessful 166 dubbed the 169, sometime in 2009. But until then we can show you a few design proposals for the 169 that were created by the students of the Polytechnic School of Design (SPD) in
A total of 15 international students participated in the program creating nine different propositions: Ryu Seung-Wook (Korea), Gabriel Feyer (Brasil), Kostantinos Paradeisou (Greece), Ian Bunjak (Slovakia), Iulian Bumbu (Romania), Murat Atvur (Turkey), Adam Denning (USA), Mark Salerno (Australia), Tulay Engin (Turkey), James Edmund van der Merwe (South Africa), Artem Popkov (Russia), Franco Grassi (Italy), Alessandro Fiorentino (Italy) and Aleksej Ivaskievic (Russia). -See the Alfa 169 design proposals after the jump
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There’s ugly and there’s ugly; a Pontiac Aztec or a BMW 7-Series E65 are just plain hideous whichever way you see it while a 1990’s Alfa Romeo SZ or its roadster sibling, the RZ, are ugly in an alluring kind of way that’s hard to be explained in words. The best description that we’ve ever heard about the Zagato penned “beast” is from a 1990 issue of Car Magazine that stated, “Ugly as a sin and just as tempting.” Now that you know what our favorite “ugly” car is tell us what’s yours by leaving us a comment here. (More images after the jump).
"We are currently examining with the Fiat Group possibilities for the joint use of components and systems in MINI and Alfa Romeo vehicles in order to achieve economies of scale and thus cost reductions within the framework of our Strategy Number ONE", said Friedrich Eichiner, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Corporate and Brand Development. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Group said: "The proposed co-operation with BMW is a significant cornerstone of our strategy of alliances. We are delighted to work with such an esteemed and respected partner in the automotive industry with the clear objective of improving the competitive position of both parties," Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Group and FGA, said in 
BMW Group and Fiat Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of co-operation in the areas of architectures and components for their MINI and Alfa Romeo vehicles. As part of the deal, BMW will support Fiat in launching the Alfa Romeo brand in the North American market, or to put it simple, MINI
Exclusive to the 147 Ducati Corse are the bespoke 18” alloy wheels wrapped in 225/40 R18 tires, red painted brake callipers, satin effect electrically adjustable and heated wing mirrors, a rear spoiler, and appropriate Ducati badging. Buyers can choose from three individual external colors – Etna Black, Ghiaccio White and Giulietta Red. Inside, the special edition Alfa 147 features aluminum sports pedals, Ducati Corse sports dials with a red background, sports seats upholstered in black leather with red stitching, cruise control, dual zone automatic climate control, as well as a car radio with audio CD player, MP3 reader, and an auto-dip rear view mirror.
The special edition Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse that was created in celebration of Ducati’s its 2007 MotoGP world championship title win with Australian rider Casey Stoner, has arrived in the UK. The 147 Ducati Corse is available in two versions, the five-door priced at £17,995, and the three-door priced at £17,495. Both versions are equipped with a 170Hp 1.9-liter turbo diesel engine tied with Alfa’s Q2 limited slip differential. With this engine the 147 goes from 0-62 mph in 8.0 seconds, and to a top speed of 134 mph or 215 km/h. -Continued
A European-spec Alfa Romeo 159 sedan was snapped by the guys over at Automobilemag travelling on the back of a truck on the I-94 highway in
In any case, the particular model spied in
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As usual, Alfa Romeo folks were quite talkative during the media launch of the new
Talking with Alfa Romeo’s CEO Luca De Meo, the driving Dutchmen learned that the Italian carmaker is considering to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2010 with the launch of a limited edition GTA version of the luscious 8C Competizione that would be lighter and more powerful than the standard coupe that’s fitted with a Ferrari sourced 450Hp V8 engine. -Continued
Luca De Meo said that if the project gets the green light from the Fiat Group’s board his intent is to produce a limited edition run of no more than 100 units.
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Power will be transferred to the front wheels with Alfa’s Q2 electronic system that simulates the effects of a limited-slip differential by making full use of the braking and stability control systems, promising to offer better traction and improved handling. Although Alfa’s execs didn’t reveal any more details, the 230Hp MiTo GTA should be able to sprint from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in the low 6 second region. The MiTo GTA is expected to make its market debut in 
During the European media presentation of the MiTo in Italy, Alfa Romeo’s executives confirmed earlier reports of a top-notch sport version that will out power its strongest European rivals like the 197Hp Renault Clio RS, the 192Hp Opel Corsa OPC even the 211Hp MINI Cooper John Cooper Works.
According to a colleague of ours that attended the presentation, the Italian automaker's execs said that the MiTo GTA will be equipped with a turbocharged 1,750 cc (1.7-liter) turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine developing around 230Hp. -Continued
Alfa Romeo’s Cloverleaf or as Alfistas prefer to call it, the Quadrifoglio badge, is making a comeback to the
Moreover, three versions sport a subtle Cloverleaf badge on the boot lid, while the 1.9 JTDM Q2 170bhp version features the Cloverleaf inside a white triangle above the front wheel arch. Buyers will be able to choose from three individual exterior colours: Carbonio black, Alfa Red and Atlantico blue. Inside, the Cloverleaf series models get leather sports seats, aluminium sports pedals, sport dials with a red background and a high-end Bose sound system. -Continued
Prices start at £18,890 for the 1.8-liter petrol engine version and go up to £21,980 for the range-topping 170Hp 1.9JTDM 16V that features a Q2 limited slip differential.
| ALFA GT CLOVERLEAF | 1.8TS | 2.0 JTS | 1.9 JTDM 16V 150bhp | 1.9 JTDM 16V Q2 170bhp |
| PRICES £ | 18,980 | 19,980 | 20,980 | 21,980 |
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Following last week’s announcement, Autodelta officially unveiled today the Alfa Romeo 159 J4 2.2 C which becomes the company’s third member of the bespoke J-series range, joining the Brera J5 3.2 C and Spider J6 3.2 C in the Autodelta line-up. Available for order from July 1st, the 159 J4 2.2 C features a 2.2-liter engine equipped with a Rotrex C30-74 supercharger and a specifically-developed bespoke ECU system that boosts output from the standard 185Hp to 245Hp while peak torque is raised from 230 Nm to 290Nm.
Strangely, Autodelta has yet to reveal performance figures but expect a sub-7,0 sec time for the 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) sprint. To complement the power increase, Autodelta has enhanced the 159 chassis dynamics by reworking the suspension that incorporates new dampers and springs and by adding a limited slip differential (LSD) that works on the front wheels. The J4 2.2 C also features uprated brake discs, which are additionally perforated at the front and rear, while the car sits on 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance Dunlop Sp Sport Maxx GT tires (245/35 ZR19). -Continued
Despite these additions, Autodelta supports that the J4 2.2 C is actually 5kg or 11 lbs lighter than the standard production Alfa 159 2.2 JTS thanks to the ultralight OZ alloy wheels and the new exhaust system and suspension components.
Design-wise, Autodelta has developed an tasteful bodykit that includes front splitter, rear apron and side skirts, with the front and rear apron sections designed to fit the standard bumpers of the production Alfa 159.
Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Autodelta
Say hello to the car that wants to dethrone BMW’s MINI from the premium subcompact segment, Alfa Romeo’s highly anticipated, Mi.To. After a series of pre-releases, the Italian carmaker unleashed today all info and pictures of its new “baby” model whose name is inspired by the cities where it was designed (
Due to be launch in all the major markets in stages from July (unfortunately, the
Available exclusively as a three-door hatchback, the 4-meter long Mi.To will be offered at launch with two petrol engines, a puny 78Hp 1.4-liter and a 155Hp turbocharged 1.4-liter and one turbodiesel, the 120Hp 1.6 JTDM. All engines are paired with a 6 speed manual gearboxes. -Continued
Starting off with the entry-level 78Hp 1.4, according to Alfa, this particular version was created to satisfy a new Italian law introduced for those who have recently passed their driving test that limits the specific power over tare ratio for drivers who have recently passed their driving test to 67Hp per ton. This law was originally intended to enter into force in July 2008, but this has now been postponed to January 2009.
The Mi.To 1.4 can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 12.3 sec and on to a top speed of 165 km/h or 102mph. Its average consumption is 5.9 lt /100km or 40 mpg (US). We hope for Alfa’s sake and tradition, that this version will stay put in
Next up is the turbocharged 1.4-liter Mi.To which can go from standstill to 100 km/h in a satisfying 8.0 sec while its top speed is 215 km/h or 134mph. According to Alfa, it features an average fuel consumption of 6.5 lt /100km or 36.2 mpg.
Finally, the diesel-powered Mi.To 1.6 JTDM goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 sec and on to a top speed of 198 km/h or 123 mph while its avg fuel consumption is amazingly low at 4.8 lt / 100 km or 49 mpg. Not bad at all for a drop dead georgous car that'd make your neighboor's Prius want to hide out of shame...
After 18 months of development of the Alfa Romeo 159’s 2.2 JTS direct injection petrol engine, Autodelta announced that it will unveil the supercharged Alfa 159 J4 2.2 C at an exclusive event at the Yacht Harbour of Driessen,
Apart from the engine upgrades, the Alfa Romeo 159 J4 2.2C has also been enhanced with a new fully adjustable coil over suspension, up-rated perforated brake discs and special compound pads along with a new aerodynamic package. Full details and specs will be released next week, but for the time being, follow the jump to see the image gallery. -Continued
Just in case in you still haven’t had enough of all the information, pictures and videos concerning Alfa Romeo’s MINI adversary, here’s the full brochure of the Mi.To. Although we can’t make out the writings, the pictures reveal that Alfa Romeo will offer buyers plenty of ways to personalize the Mi.To hatchback. Check out the brochure after the jump.
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We’ve updated our Alfa Romeo Brera S image gallery with a new set of pictures that are more artistic than the first ones we published about a week ago when Alfa took the wraps off its Prodrive-prepped coupe. The Brera S, which will be available solely in the
