2013 Pininfarina Alfa Romeo Sports Car Spider Concept

Pininfarina, an Italian car design studio, has released to the public the teaser image of their new Alfa Romeo concept. Pininfarina turns 80 years-old this year. As part of celebrating this important milestone the company will unveil this two-seater spider concept pictured here at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March. It will be presented as a tribute to its long relationship with Alfa Romeo. The unveiling coincides with Alfa's 100th anniversary so it is doubly fitting. The design has been managed by Lowie Vermeersch, head of Pininfarina’s style centre, and the rear reflects the old Alfa Romeo Duetto model, with its cuttlefish-bone inspiration.

2013 Pininfarina Alfa Romeo Spider Concept

A revival of the Alfa Duetto is an exciting proposition, and the prototype will be the same two-seater Spider vehicle. It will have a longitudinal engine placed in the front and rear-wheel drive. No production plan has been established as yet, so we can’t say if this could be an eventual replacement to the current Alfa Spider.

2013 Pininfarina Alfa Romeo Spider Concept

Apart from the obvious not much else is said or revealed about the car. But from this solitary sketch it can be noted that the current 8C Spider has some serious styling competition. The long sloping bonnet, two-door configuration and short rear overhangs are the main signs of a classic roadster. Whether this traditionalist approach will be kept intact with a soft folding roof remains to be seen.

2013 Pininfarina Alfa Romeo Spider Concept

Perhaps the Pininfarina/Alfa Romeo relationship is about to receive a new life. Hopefully the concept is as good, or even better than this sketch suggests.

2011 Novitec Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

The Novitec design of the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Kompressor sleek and regarded as a miserable driver. The German tuning firm has a predilection for the best tuning of Italy, and this time have focused their attention on the 8C Spider. Screwed into the same compressor and intercooler as it did with the Maserati convertible, Novitec has angled output 4.7-liter V8 engine compared to 450 horsepower and 346 lb.-ft. of torque to 600 horses a certificate file power and 434 lb-ft figures, Novitec pin so good for a 0-62 sprint in 3.9 seconds (versus 4.2 stock model).

The modifications applied to the sexy spider also includes a control module engine exhaust and remapped variable stainless steel. No word on a brake upgrade, but would have to be crazy to make more muscle in that lot without shoes to keep at bay. Fortunately, however, Novitec has played with the suspension, setting new coils and adjustable shocks, Pirelli tires with modular decks (21 inches front, 22 rear) in silver on the port side to starboard and black . With all that power at hand, we can only hope the modifications to the suspension to show enough to handle everything.

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Design - Alfa's Slick Return to the US

On any normal sunny day, as far as my own personal tastes in cars go, I really don't pay attention to cars that have small engines, sound like go carts or are made for people who must be under 3 feet tall, but today I think that a conversion may be coming. You see, small hatches, hatchback cars or small coupes never really clicked for me. Growing up in the 90s those cars were associated with... well, people who might have some self-esteem issues but today, I've got to say that my interest has been tickled already by the new BMW 1M, but is certainly much more captured by the Alfa Romeo's new 4C concept. Alfa Romeo has always made cars with stunning lines and aptly placed design cues but I must say that the 4C may be one of the most beautiful cars in the world.

Traditionally, I would limit my list of good looking cars to Ferraris, Aston martins, Jaguars and Mercedes Benz, but hearing those names in the same group over the past few decades is getting old - Alfa Romeo is capturing a new taste of style that is also appetizing to a different market; the practical, car enthusiast driver that isn't wealthy enough to afford a Ferrari. You see, this car isn't a Prius with a facelift that will get you to 60 mph by the time you retire. Alfa's 4C is powerful little rocket that will have 232 horsepower coming from a 1.7 liter turbocharged engine. Getting from 0 to 60 mph will take less than 5 seconds and the little Alfa will be able to hit a top speed over 155 mph. We're talking BMW 3 and Lexus IS figures here.

So why would I even bother to post about a car that fits into a segment that I have never had any interest in? Well, it's quite simple, Alfa Romeo plans to use the 4C as their model to re-enter the US automotive market. How exciting is that? For years I've skimmed over any Alfa developments, envious of the fact that we don't have Alfas in the states, but now I find it exciting to know that such a well designed and powerful car will be coming from Italy to the US in as little time as 1 or 2 years. The 4C model is still in the concept stage but has been confirmed for production. I look forward to seeing more details about Alfa's comeback to the US market as we approach the end of the year.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta G430 iMove Maragoni

Alfa Romeo Giulietta tuner also does not lack attention, the last service for him is the version of iMove Maragoni G430, which will be presented at the Motor Show in Bologna, in the period December 4 to 12 this year.

A characteristic feature Alfa Romeo Giulietta iMove Maragoni G430 steel tire from Maragoni (size 235/35 R19), painted in acid green with the addition of a fluorescent pigment.

The machine is also not left out, the serial version, capable of 235 hp to 286 hp overclocked, thanks to the emergence of the catalyst, the new turbine and exhaust system Ragazzon stainless steel.

In addition, new suspension from KW, Giulietta approach road to 4.0 mm, body painted in matte dark gray, the exterior is filled with new bumpers and sports rafting along with a rear spoiler. The interior receives a new execution, including leather and Alcantara trim carbon fiber.

2012 Alfa Romeo Introduced the 159 Super and Elegant Car

This week is the release version of the Super-model Alfa Romeo MiTo, and now it is the turn version 159. Externally, the Alfa Romeo 159 Super features unique side mirrors, alloy 17-inch wheels..

The driver and passengers can enjoy a navigation system with maps of European countries, the system Blue & Me, with the ability to connect Bluetooth, and a multifunctional steering wheel in leather braided carbon fiber dash trim, etc.

With regard to the cost of the car, it starts from 23,700 euros for the sedan and 24,900 euros per wagon. Both versions are driven by a 2.0-liter JTDM, capacity of 136 hp

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo MY2011: Geneva Motor Show

It is increasingly clear that today is the day for the Fiat Group models. After multiple updates itself Lancia and Fiat, Alfa Romeo is now that we know your models for the Geneva Motor Show. Among which we consider should be noted the new MiTo's 2011 range.

While not really a facelift or a restyling, the range of multipurpose get a few touches to make it more attractive. Thus, new ringtones for your body, add top-quality materials in the cabin and distinct decor. Another shock absorbers have been revised and By-Pass valve with variable response in the more powerful engines. In the case of QV versions, new seats and alloy wheels 18 inch options.

I will continue as before the engines, with a full and well structured:

* 78 hp 1.4i
* MultiAir 1.4i 105 hp
* Fine 1.4i Turbo 135 hp
* 1.4i Turbo 135 hp MultiAir TCT
* MultiAir 1.4i Turbo 170 hp
* 1.3 MJT 95 hp
* 1.6 MJT 120 hp

The models exhibited at the show will be the Fine 1.4i Turbo with dual-clutch sequential gearbox TCT, and QV MiTo 170 hp.

Pocket Ferrari: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Live Photos Geneva Motor Show 2011

Compact, size 4C: He is about four feet in length and wheelbase of 2.4 meters. Fall short overhangs front and from behind. Light suppressed by Alfa Romeo, weight 850 pounds. Most of the body is made of carbon. Structure frame and rear crash structure is made of aluminum.

Concepts 4C is equipped with the famous Giulietta models 159 and 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbo. 200 hp is a concept-car is available. Serious performance production models are then defined with less than four pounds per hp. It is appropriate at first sight is not quite certain weight. Solution: Alfa Romeo advised to request that direct injection of 4C as the Giulietta series of 235 will make more than 200 hp. Even for studies to provide the performance of Italy's interesting: In less than five seconds it will go from zero to 100 km / hour. The highest speed is 250 km / h

Automatic Transmission
Power is transmitted via the automatic transmission Alfa TCT "with double clutch. With the familiar from other Alfa models," DNA "system can be selected from a variety of driving dynamics programs. For agile handling, suspension with front suspension and rear multi-link suspension McPherson provided. The weight is distributed so that the concept of 4C 40 percent front and 60 percent rear weight.

How much does it cost?
Now the only question: How 4C, when he came into production in 2012 as planned? Alfa calls at very affordable price: around 45,000 euros. This will be the 4C € 8,000 more expensive than the Lotus Elise. But he has about 100 less hp. Of more on the level of performance Alpha Lotus Evora 280-hp and 15,000 € more expensiv.

Roadster version of the Alfa Romeo 4C will Abarth

No doubt the impression stealing models in Geneva this year is Alfa Romeo 4C concept that will go into production in 2012. The Autonews but said that Fiat would not stay on only one issue and so is already in the pipeline and the Abarth version. What could this mean that the roadster version of simatakia 4C will change and will be sold under the brand name Abarth (so maybe verify rumors).

To remind you that the Alfa Romeo 4C concept is two-seat sports coupe with four-cylinder engine turbo 1750 MultiAir TBI is mounted in the center and the movement is transmitted to the rear axle through a double clutch automatic gearbox TCT. It is made ​​of carbon and aluminum, weighs 850 pounds and provides 200 horses. 0-100 km / h makes it less than 5 seconds. Its length is 4 meters and a wheelbase of 2.4 meters touch. It has a ratio of 4 pounds per horse and wear sophisticated suspension with MacPherson struts in front and rear weight ratio of the front 40% and 60% return.

2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo: Technical Update

The most desirable urban chic Alfa Romeo Mito is a great success for clover but suffer from defects that are known and recognized, the suspension is either too hard and too soft after the coating, which is damaging both roadholding and comfort. Alfa Romeo aware of problems because manufacturers have made changes, but not convincing.

Alfa back once again to fill, Harald Wester, the new boss Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Maserati, admitted even want to touch the city. Mito thus receive two valves and dampers inspired by his older brother Giulietta great for running gear and suspension settings famous.

As for management, it is simply an update of the software, all the rest of the electricity and therefore technically subject to an artificial sense of touch gone. Revised version of the Mito has been marketed since March 1.