tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67666254387437112242024-02-20T21:07:12.817-08:00Alfa Romeo - Auto twenty-first centuryPhotos and descriptions of car modelsMarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-91171247648854285082014-02-03T15:21:00.004-08:002014-11-19T20:52:39.321-08:002014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Renewed style, new engines and more technological content to continue playing its starring role. The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014 will contribute to consolidating the outstanding sales performance the model has obtained so far: from in mid-2010 to date, more than 212,000 units have been ordered worldwide.</div>
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New 150 HP 2.0 JTDM 2 engine</div>
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The new 150 HP 2.0 JTDM engine is making its first appearance with the 2014 range. It is equipped with the second-generation MultiJet injection system that both optimises engine combustion in all operating conditions and ensures reduction in fuel consumption and noise at the same time.</div>
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Using a small-sized turbocharger means delivering the highest torque in the segment at low rpm (380 Nm at 1750 rpm) and maximum running flexibility.</div>
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The heart of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014 2.0 JTDM 2 engine is without a doubt the third generation Common Rail injection system that uses innovative injectors able to control the amount of diesel injected into the combustion chamber with utmost precision with a particularly quick and flexible injection sequence thanks to the balanced hydraulic servo valve.</div>
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More in detail, up to eight injections per stroke are possible together with strategies that optimise the increasingly advanced combustion, such as the Injection Rate Shaping (IRS) system which involves two consecutive injections so close together in time as to generate a continuous and modulated fuel supply into the cylinders. In this way the combustion process is improved, all to the benefit of quieter operation and particulate and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Furthermore, the new injection system is even simpler and more reliable because the injectors have a simpler structure with 40% fewer components.</div>
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Finally, it should be noted that with the new 2014 range all available engines have been updated to comply with the 'Euro 5 +' (Euro 6 ready) standard.</div>
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Uconnect with 5" or 6.5" RadioNav touchscreen</div>
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Designed to enrich the driving experience and perfectly integrated in the design of the car, the innovative Uconnect multimedia device is available with a 5" or 6.5" touch-screen with satellite navigation system and voice commands for easy control of several multimedia sources and outputs. The Uconnect system lets you access all the main functions, from the analogue and digital radio (DAB) - in markets where the optional is sold - through to all the main multimedia resources (mediaplayer, iPod, iPhone, smartphone) which can be connected via USB port or Aux-in socket.</div>
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The system also includes an advanced Bluetooth interface to access extra functions, such as phone call management or reading received SMS text messages via text-to-speech technology, innovative Audio Streaming system that reproduces music files and web radio stations directly from a smartphone in streaming via Bluetooth on the UConnect device. Finally, with the Uconnect Nav with 6.5" touch-screen, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014 customer can rely on the satellite navigation function with 3D bird's eye view maps and progressive route guidance or the text-to-speech function for entering the destination address using voice commands.</div>
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The new infotainment system will be available, on request, on the entire Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014 range.</div>
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Exterior</div>
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Moonlight Pearl, Anodizzato Blue and Bronze: three new liveries to enhance the dynamic lines of a model that is a blend of sportiness and elegance. The new look of the front grille and the chrome-plated frame of the foglights renew its front. This is the starting point for the design of the entire car, which combines an energetic personality with a distinctly elegant form. The front headlights have DRL with LED technology and a day light function for maximum active safety. The innovative rear lights use LED technology in the same way, which serves not only a stylish purpose but also preventive safety.</div>
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Finally, the three new alloy wheels (16'', 17'' and 18'') clearly highlight the profile of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014. The side windows recall the appearance of a coupé and emphasise the dynamism and fluidity of the shapes, thanks also the concealed rear door handles. The ribs on the vehicle sides elongate the car while the clean lines which end at the rear accentuate the angular shape of the car body.</div>
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Interior</div>
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Attention to detail and high quality materials chosen to represent the ultimate expression of Italian style. What particularly stand out are a new door panel and handle and the brand new insert on the central console and dashboard. All elements are treated with uniform scratch-proof paint and the trims are homogeneous in colour and materials. The result is a superior quality environment that welcomes passengers into a warm and enveloping atmosphere. The seats and steering wheel are new, too, and further highlight the perceived quality and on-board comfort.</div>
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In particular, making their début on the Quadrifoglio Verde version are the new specific sports seats upholstered in black leather/Alcantara with contrasting stitching with electro-welded logo on the backrest (also available on the QV Sportiva Pack).</div>
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Now the Progression version offers the black/anthracite grey fabric, while the Giulietta MY 2014 Distinctive customer can choose between two colour combinations for the fabric upholstery: black/tobacco or anthracite grey. The Exclusive version comes with leather/fabric upholstery that can be in the shade of either black/anthracite grey or tobacco/anthracite grey. All the upholstery is available in top quality leather in the shades of red, tobacco or black on request.</div>
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Sporty design and a new form which refers to the Alfa Romeo grille also for the steering wheel, now characterised by a aluminium insert, black, white or red stitching - depending on the interiors and trim levels - and an upholstery in top quality leather made with special foam that ensures a safe and immediate grip. Finally, the luggage compartment has been renewed with a specific black trim for the entire volume (bottom, sides and behind the rear seats). The storage compartment on the left of the steering wheel, the upper glove compartment on the dashboard and the USB port starting from today placed close to the DNA selector - so its use is more convenient and immediate - complete the new features inside the Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014.</div>
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Driving satisfaction</div>
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta has assumed a place in the tradition of the best Alfa Romeo models, drawing on its heritage of dynamic performance, without compromising on efficiency and convenience in everyday use. The secret behind this performance is continuous technological research, which finds its utmost expression in the Giulietta. This is demonstrated by the "Compact" architecture - created with high-resistance materials which allowed the weight of the structure to be limited - in addition to the Dual Pinion active steering and the sophisticated suspension configurations (MacPherson at the front and the advanced Multilink at the rear). Furthermore, driving satisfaction and comfort adapt to meet every customer's specific needs thanks to the Alfa DNA selector, a device that customises the vehicle's behaviour to suit different road conditions and driving styles. The new architecture of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta was designed to integrate the vehicle's different systems and exploit them to the full, thus emphasising the three set-up functions (Dynamic, Normal and All Weather) available through the Alfa DNA selector. The device, fitted as standard on the entire range, is designed to modify the operating parameters of the engine, gearbox, steering system and Q2 electronic differential, in addition to the behaviour logic of the Electronic Stability Control system (ESC).</div>
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Comfort, passenger room and greater soundproofing</div>
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Outstanding quality of construction impressive on every level for an excellent standard of comfort. The longitudinal and vertical filtering capacity of the suspension ensures high driving comfort while important technical refinements - such as specific interventions on bumpers, wheel arch, pedal unit and luggage compartment - make the Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014 even quieter and more enjoyable to drive.</div>
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Comfort is another strong point: the quality of the materials used for the dashboard and the ergonomics of the interior space in general contribute to a great on-board experience. There hasn't been any compromise on load capacity either, thanks to a luggage compartment with a very regular shape which can be exploited to the full, with a width of 1023 mm between the wheel arches and a maximum capacity of 350 litres, in line with that of its main rivals.</div>
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Efficiency: the optimal performance to consumption-emissions ratio</div>
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The Giulietta's exceptional efficiency is confirmed by the excellent performance to consumption ratio, a value which is further increased by the latest-generation Alfa TCT twin dry clutch automatic transmission. The innovative transmission ensures greater efficiency and driving comfort and a sportier feeling than the automatic transmissions with torque converter. Suffice it to say that the Giulietta MY 2014 powered by the 170 HP 1.4 TB MultiAir with TCT achieves outstanding results in its segment, improving on the already impressive standard set by the manual gearbox both in acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h and fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.</div>
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The transmission works in either all-automatic or sequential mode. The "up and down" positions of the precise and ergonomic gear lever are managed manually by the driver, who can also choose to combine it with the "shift paddles" on the steering wheel. The driver can also customise his car's character using the Alfa DNA driving selector to enhance its features of comfort, performance, safety and efficiency.</div>
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014: one of the safest cars in its category that turns the tables for those who think that safety detracts from performance. In addition to the undisputed dynamic features of the model, all versions fit plenty of standard equipment, such as six airbags, ESP, three-point seat belts with double pretensioner, anti-whiplash system and third load line for excellent passenger compartment protection.</div>
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These are followed - again as standard - by certain systems which are unique in this category, such as Alfa DNA with electronic Q2 differential, the system which allows torque to be transferred to the outer wheel when cornering, to prevent understeer at the front, with benefits for the car in terms of traction, safety and driveability. And there's more: DST, which prompts drivers to correct their driving in the event of an emergency through impulses at the wheel. Finally, the Pre-fill system guarantees maximum promptness during emergency braking. All these features translate into an extremely high active and passive safety level. The Giulietta earned five stars in crash tests according to the stricter parameters introduced by Euro NCAP from its launch, scoring 97% for adult passenger protection, one of the highest scores in the category.</div>
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2014 range</div>
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5 trim levels (Impression, Progression, Distinctive, Exclusive and Quadrifoglio Verde) - depending on the countries where marketed - to offer safety, comfort and driving pleasure to the various Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014 customers.</div>
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All the devices linked to active and passive safety are fitted as standard on the entire range. The standard equipment of the Impression trim level includes: 6 airbags, the Alfa DNA system (with Q2 electronic differential and DST), and the innovative ESC (including ASR and Hill Holder). The manual climate control system and tyre pressure monitoring sensor complete the standard equipment.</div>
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The second level, Progression, proves to be an ideal choice for those looking for more on-board comfort with the added rear electrical windows and CD/MP3 sound system with dual tuner function and controls on the steering wheel.</div>
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The Distinctive version adds: 16" alloy wheels, leather steering wheel with radio controls, fog lights, dual zone automatic climate control system, new seats upholstered with quality fabric, front armrest with storage compartment and the elegant chrome-plated insert (chrome line) that frames the side windows and refrigerated storage compartment.</div>
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The Exclusive trim level is at the top in terms of comfort and technology and offers: leather/fabric upholstery, 17" alloy wheels, rear armrest, lumbar front seat adjustment, electrically folding door mirrors, rear parking sensors, electrochromic rear view mirror and rain and dusk sensors.</div>
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The range is completed by the 235 HP Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1750 TBi Quadrifoglio Verde (four-leafed clover), a legendary symbol which has competed on tracks all over the world. Equipped exclusively with the highest-performing engine in the range, the version is distinguished by its thoroughbred sports design, combined with 17'' (optional 18'') wheels, guaranteeing segment-leading driving pleasure and surprisingly limited fuel consumption and emissions for this power rating. The Giulietta thus reinterprets the "Quadrifoglio Verde" with a modern touch, combining the utmost driving pleasure with greater environmental awareness for an eco-conscious and environmentally-friendly sportiness.</div>
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Style, Visibility, Comfort, Lusso, Premium, Business, Sport and QV Sportiva: many specific packs available depending on the market to further customise your Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV MY 2014. The QV Sportiva Pack is designed for customers who want a car with exciting performance, top-level technological equipment and great looks. Inspired by the legendary Quadrifoglio Verde, the QV Sportiva Pack includes: a sporty low ride, new 18" alloy wheels and 225/40 tyres, side skirts, oversized Brembo brakes with red calipers, dark finish headlights and rear Privacy windows. The same sporty imprint is evident inside, where the dark-coloured passenger compartment includes: aluminium pedal unit, leather steering wheel with white stitching (or red with leather seats), aluminium kick plate with Quadrifoglio Verde logo and a burnished brushed aluminium insert on the dashboard. The seats are available either in leather and Alcantara or full grain leather.</div>
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Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-59198442530210055292012-02-27T06:15:00.003-08:002012-02-27T06:16:49.958-08:002011 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUX93y2hkyrn04iQfzC4G5nPsGylYWTloHRKgQqXy1-EYJzkp4EPODIg7RyxLDDwZ4JFhHtKyNeL8Z3tzkqava6cN4pQli1SGxWfCb8XdpWT9AO95gJO-40jsKZPlVJ8V6Uc3PMGhs610/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUX93y2hkyrn04iQfzC4G5nPsGylYWTloHRKgQqXy1-EYJzkp4EPODIg7RyxLDDwZ4JFhHtKyNeL8Z3tzkqava6cN4pQli1SGxWfCb8XdpWT9AO95gJO-40jsKZPlVJ8V6Uc3PMGhs610/s400/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713819187223791426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVqUEBX_S_2Wz2NoCtJa7-RgBukRAuuZC5HZ86EnQoZ_aBCm_w8KIeiUhcVwcsf64is8XZNKrby_DdrRB8-6Up7OJ6CStqGIeCGKV5wDDXkVlJxsc9tRmeryn_AIj9LeToMVsGjT2BPY/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVqUEBX_S_2Wz2NoCtJa7-RgBukRAuuZC5HZ86EnQoZ_aBCm_w8KIeiUhcVwcsf64is8XZNKrby_DdrRB8-6Up7OJ6CStqGIeCGKV5wDDXkVlJxsc9tRmeryn_AIj9LeToMVsGjT2BPY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713819083365403506" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3OtAdwihbbeqFBM-8UNDgXUHX8FV14OUnUGGZaZXukDv8IeFsJjUf97L47Bh3glul0AdQoh_K9QWraJQRSiyqtz6x2nV5RRqVvnYxI054-MoIuplzg1ArsuA5IYoEbgpD5lzbLfa-1k/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3OtAdwihbbeqFBM-8UNDgXUHX8FV14OUnUGGZaZXukDv8IeFsJjUf97L47Bh3glul0AdQoh_K9QWraJQRSiyqtz6x2nV5RRqVvnYxI054-MoIuplzg1ArsuA5IYoEbgpD5lzbLfa-1k/s400/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713819078655461090" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9Hi2Bb2cRxxhhv-HdFI6sjYb_PJPvj4ejUif-q1sS6E8FNmdsAiwexqay-uQ7T2VzCPrgca-47Nad-uZu_kbklxniWuRO2uZRH0mAgS7mqiz8GhDo7Ehg7MwXOx3FllL_vlUprggPRQ/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9Hi2Bb2cRxxhhv-HdFI6sjYb_PJPvj4ejUif-q1sS6E8FNmdsAiwexqay-uQ7T2VzCPrgca-47Nad-uZu_kbklxniWuRO2uZRH0mAgS7mqiz8GhDo7Ehg7MwXOx3FllL_vlUprggPRQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713819072448338242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChaAzFGfOhozEOuPhX3JCurGgES7VEhT8K3A6TBz5zgeprZcVgUEsIyuOz0eMGUXGOgJdkCCuIIfkSBzK1VQUTrt6UR8IPiabjb6a5eioP3NN_StW-Dwjvyhqyd8E_MNpP0sCGpq95SY/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChaAzFGfOhozEOuPhX3JCurGgES7VEhT8K3A6TBz5zgeprZcVgUEsIyuOz0eMGUXGOgJdkCCuIIfkSBzK1VQUTrt6UR8IPiabjb6a5eioP3NN_StW-Dwjvyhqyd8E_MNpP0sCGpq95SY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713819072021950034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGke-MPpreC7yhPIbYQkBwLZWHS2kH_58gbUzHR4EJiTg672MIZdyDC6nLnHt9FtgvpvRX61yvFB6NaKiSodvPj9jPIVd35qmLlryeaMgC2v9DAst5T_-u2jpZC2Lgbe-LU4y8sTOq1rI/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGke-MPpreC7yhPIbYQkBwLZWHS2kH_58gbUzHR4EJiTg672MIZdyDC6nLnHt9FtgvpvRX61yvFB6NaKiSodvPj9jPIVd35qmLlryeaMgC2v9DAst5T_-u2jpZC2Lgbe-LU4y8sTOq1rI/s400/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Stradale_2011_002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713819090397797970" /></a><br />The Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale by Zagato is based on the Viper ACR mechanical chassis with a carbon fibre body. "Bellezza necessaria" is the inspiration of this car which matches for the first time an USA power train and can represent the first American Alfa Romeo.<br /><br />Following Zagato's gentlemen-driver heritage, TZ3 Corsa has been commissioned by the Alfa Romeo Zagato collector Martin Kapp. The first Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale has been delivered to the US Alfa Romeo and Zagato collector (and Saratoga Automobile Museum's board member) Eric King. The TZ3 Stradale n°2 and n°3 will be delivered in Japan and Europe.<br /><br />Both TZ3 Corsa and TZ3 Stradale boast a typical Kamm-tail (K-tail) layout. This solution became famous in Italy with the "Coda Tronca" bodies which were tested by Zagato in the beginning of the 60s. They reached their apex on the Alfa Romeo TZ and TZ2. Kamm Effect is part of the functional design approach that aims to the aerodynamic efficiency. According to this, the CX can be lowered by keeping compact volumes at the same time. The reduction of the wind resistance is assured with the Kamm Tail design, without any need of a very stretched "drop" shape of the tail.Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-60908282676736060862011-03-01T01:48:00.001-08:002011-03-01T01:49:30.359-08:002011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-WbuJpaV5Tu_PPOxeYzA72KV5VlfY1uuH_veVT-EFfp0iuEhskZJab5SIgrTSDZh96Ph9TYSAAs1xjjWUGhWZybeqZj5H2JwZfSnEdZ_1919F3v2QiUISvpGFATgjSg1wNDZ0uuPd_w/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-4C_Concept_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-WbuJpaV5Tu_PPOxeYzA72KV5VlfY1uuH_veVT-EFfp0iuEhskZJab5SIgrTSDZh96Ph9TYSAAs1xjjWUGhWZybeqZj5H2JwZfSnEdZ_1919F3v2QiUISvpGFATgjSg1wNDZ0uuPd_w/s400/Alfa_Romeo-4C_Concept_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579046374848636098" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIx9dIz5vrYFiYtqbxXUu6nAHJ8jV01HCWritQIbpCi3EfUYGJ74UhYNAqaB2NSrf3QGA7SiE1CkcH7dMRV7ksCelqOAt84M9QR-k7dB8QcF3AUyhbF4U8U-oDBqgGHf1YuKWqWJukjkI/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-4C_Concept_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIx9dIz5vrYFiYtqbxXUu6nAHJ8jV01HCWritQIbpCi3EfUYGJ74UhYNAqaB2NSrf3QGA7SiE1CkcH7dMRV7ksCelqOAt84M9QR-k7dB8QcF3AUyhbF4U8U-oDBqgGHf1YuKWqWJukjkI/s400/Alfa_Romeo-4C_Concept_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579046372933561522" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgBlVHF5jVmxgDBCbpp619BMqrkVvsMyKQqkICk0ng0OUD9wmTIXPYdosUlU1Qn0-UP2nLYbtZJ1Nw-fuw8rMA4Vi1YiJYx92MBxlTXcwKYdT-uZbWu56ULRlcdEfeuzdfLOfo5B4AMQ/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-4C_Concept_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgBlVHF5jVmxgDBCbpp619BMqrkVvsMyKQqkICk0ng0OUD9wmTIXPYdosUlU1Qn0-UP2nLYbtZJ1Nw-fuw8rMA4Vi1YiJYx92MBxlTXcwKYdT-uZbWu56ULRlcdEfeuzdfLOfo5B4AMQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-4C_Concept_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579046379419846514" /></a><br />Alfa Romeo 4C Concept made its debut at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show. This compact "supercar" which represents the true essence of a sports car, according to the brand's values: performance, Italian style and technical excellence aimed at maximum driving pleasure in total safety.<br /><br />The new concept presents the classic formula of the two-seater, rear-wheel drive coupé with its engine at the centre, a length of approximately 4 metres and a wheelbase of less than 2.4 metres: dimensions which serve both to emphasise the compact size of the car and to accentuate its agility. Distinguished by its graceful and clean external lines, the same principles are also applied to the inside, with the Concept's specific on-board design maintaining features and devices which directly reflect the car's sporting spirit.<br /><br />On the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept technology and materials derived from the 8C Competizione find a home - carbon, aluminium, rear-wheel drive - and technology derived from Alfa Romeo models currently on sale: the 1750 turbo petrol engine with direct injection, the "Alfa TCT" twin dry clutch transmission and the Alfa DNA dynamic control selector.<br /><br />Quite simply, this vehicle screams Alfa. Its sports car soul creates a unique driving sensation, both on the road and when racing, where its velocity and transverse acceleration become even more demanding. <br />Alfa Romeo 4C Concept (2011)<br /><br /><br />Born from the experience acquired through the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 8C Spider models, the new concept car shares its rear-wheel drive with the exclusive supercars as well as its philosophy based on achieving maximum driving pleasure and the proverbial Alfa Romeo road handling. This is an objective which the 8C Competizione and the 8C Spider pursue mainly through their increased power, while the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept follows the route of limited weight, made possible by extensive use of carbon, which also plays a structural role and guarantees exceptional agility with a weight/power ratio which is lower than 4 kg/HP. The chassis supports a body crafted completely from carbon, inside which there is space for the driver and passenger, while the rear frame structure and the crash boxes use aluminium extensively. The final result is a significant reduction in weight, limited to less than 850 kg, as well as the optimisation of the vehicle's centre of gravity, which gives the advantage of increased agility and drivability on the most challenging roads.<br /><br />The name "4C Concept" is suggestive of the sports driving pleasure which only the spectacular "4 cylinder" 1750 Turbo Petrol engine which offers over 200 HP can bring. Already featured on a number of models in production, for example the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, the engine boasts cutting-edge technical solutions such as direct injection, dual continuous variable valve timing, turbocharger and the revolutionary scavenging control system which eliminates turbo lag.<br /><br />Located centrally in the rear of the vehicle, the engine in the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept ensures performance which matches or exceeds that of a 3 litre engine whilst still delivering the moderate fuel consumption which is typical of a compact, 4 cylinder engine. Coupled with the new automatic "Alfa TCT" twin dry clutch transmission, launched only a few months ago on the MiTo and which will soon be available on the Giulietta, the powerful 1750 Turbo petrol engine allows the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept to reach a top speed of over 250 km/h and to accelerate from 0 to 100km in under 5 seconds. The vehicle integrates its Alfa DNA technology perfectly, a true philosophy which brings together all of the on-board technology, making it enjoyable and customisable for the driver and further accentuating the "competitive" nature of the Concept compared to other vehicles currently on sale.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept has an extremely sophisticated suspension layout (high quadrilateral at the front, MacPherson at the rear) to ensure maximum agility and road handling. This solution, along with the rear-wheel drive and the extraordinary weight/power ratio, ensures Alfa Romeo driving pleasure, enhanced even further by the weight distribution (40% on the front axle and 60% on the rear axle). The Concept takes up the Brand's sporting tradition, taking us back to its origins, when agility and the weight/power ratio were the keys to a successful racing vehicle, and combining these aspects with the Alfa Romeos which take to the road every day.<br /><br />This car is not simply an exercise in style created for the Motor Show; it will be on sale in 2012 and is set to reinforce Alfa Romeo's global growth.Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-24866334118463230772010-04-24T07:33:00.000-07:002010-04-24T07:40:47.538-07:002010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0smRUNO96XlbGDm4u19sow8L7xRqK1Fo1RnPOtoZdr7sVa7JRUnNkd2XpEb7pB5BxkAsVhNTCyfl0y1fYbQoBypRxAW8vVGtyFXvq3mbsghxM4Qe6gguUUvt21X-Ych4O3J5PZf7PgY/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Corsa_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0smRUNO96XlbGDm4u19sow8L7xRqK1Fo1RnPOtoZdr7sVa7JRUnNkd2XpEb7pB5BxkAsVhNTCyfl0y1fYbQoBypRxAW8vVGtyFXvq3mbsghxM4Qe6gguUUvt21X-Ych4O3J5PZf7PgY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-TZ3_Corsa_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463713233856104754" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">The TZ3 Corsa is not a design exercise. It does not take inspiration only from the 90 year collaboration between the two brands, neither only from the Milanese conjunction between Alfa Romeo and Zagato. The TZ3 Corsa is a race car, honouring 100 years of races and victories across the whole 20th century.<br /><br />It celebrates men and machines of the Alfa Romeo Zagato common tradition. Scuderia Ferrari of the 20's and 30's, Alfa Corse of the 40's and 50's, Autodelta of the 60's and 70's up to the latest Scuderia Zagato of the 80's and 90's.<br /><br />Recalling these racing emotions, the TZ3 Corsa is based on a mono shell carbon fibre tubular chassis, coupled with a tubular frame and a lightweight aluminium body. It boasts Technical Partners such as OMP and Pirelli.<br /><br />Following Zagato's gentlemen-driver heritage, the car has been commissioned by the Alfa Romeo Zagato collector Martin Kapp, during the Zandvoort Tribute to Zagato event, where more than 130 Alfa Romeo Zagatos were celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the brand.<br /><br />Martin Kapp owns, among his Alfa Romeo Collection: SZ coda tonda and SZ coda tronca, TZ and TZ2, Junior Z and S.Z..<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-40825654186429041642010-03-03T01:36:00.001-08:002010-03-03T01:40:11.025-08:002010 Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux16oHFu6oWgS4rfqtQwgufYpUx09B1Ok_BArgzt3R8loP-cDMD2VobT76SIUBXf4IBnHLMexzu-S6lnsf0yywGn5zGadykkhX8nMehxYqfWjfFek2nY9n1Xrb4w4ihLE1QcEarRSNWk/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux16oHFu6oWgS4rfqtQwgufYpUx09B1Ok_BArgzt3R8loP-cDMD2VobT76SIUBXf4IBnHLMexzu-S6lnsf0yywGn5zGadykkhX8nMehxYqfWjfFek2nY9n1Xrb4w4ihLE1QcEarRSNWk/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444339785520194210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrxS6FknaiWubZd__0NEUDpvmiLAXL2SFcV-NxaayX-liuIXWWiWfyB-rDEb1L4Q5FSBduJzTKnqLzbE8WKInPf2WioIt1HRRmWVXEIF0i65HwBx7bWqG4UR_qaJn6OPbCZyeLz8ohfmY/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrxS6FknaiWubZd__0NEUDpvmiLAXL2SFcV-NxaayX-liuIXWWiWfyB-rDEb1L4Q5FSBduJzTKnqLzbE8WKInPf2WioIt1HRRmWVXEIF0i65HwBx7bWqG4UR_qaJn6OPbCZyeLz8ohfmY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444339782048045170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_9yaQ61JGDP0TvqC72Q9vX71jt7qLXkuluLU0k62dVKy_yh0CrGfWWfl4AOyItyvdMYhLcirmgilEGqJK4pR5wY-WcXIm93GcmvrJvcKg4MR-er7JvPFqbbKbpmpuVltev-Fnmua5G0/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_9yaQ61JGDP0TvqC72Q9vX71jt7qLXkuluLU0k62dVKy_yh0CrGfWWfl4AOyItyvdMYhLcirmgilEGqJK4pR5wY-WcXIm93GcmvrJvcKg4MR-er7JvPFqbbKbpmpuVltev-Fnmua5G0/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444339775907993266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkUR97WLx1tpPKcegx_OcN8kJqAFTfgzJNFS5cMVo8sGeNLjYxbmeR6MbMdy-palL0up8B6nVji8V1NuQmrjj_Ur_HOU9pm9nsh-XdlTj7XigDUT9b6sgf8Or15otveybe90nOTY8ZaY/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkUR97WLx1tpPKcegx_OcN8kJqAFTfgzJNFS5cMVo8sGeNLjYxbmeR6MbMdy-palL0up8B6nVji8V1NuQmrjj_Ur_HOU9pm9nsh-XdlTj7XigDUT9b6sgf8Or15otveybe90nOTY8ZaY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444339771828019970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7Qym3GDYYNlXpk294gs6wBqUFjLH-IPzJGR8wum4gxkP3aPPqzq_27FnQspqKA6t5siyJ8lKkxWb6z03By25V_lv8tu1b1tud-EoxWr3SZayOypYkp3pEZlg_tfW-TSPPceQ6AuOVqE/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7Qym3GDYYNlXpk294gs6wBqUFjLH-IPzJGR8wum4gxkP3aPPqzq_27FnQspqKA6t5siyJ8lKkxWb6z03By25V_lv8tu1b1tud-EoxWr3SZayOypYkp3pEZlg_tfW-TSPPceQ6AuOVqE/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Pandion_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444339767470426738" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">After a two year absence from the international scene, Bertone returned to the Geneva Motor Show, unveiling the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept car: an aggressive yet beautiful coupé designed as a tribute to Alfa Romeos' one hundred year anniversary.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept: an extreme and controversial sports car in typical Bertone fashion. The size of the concept car (4620 mm in length, 1971 mm wide, 1230 mm high, 2850 mm wheelbase) offers a compact sports car external dimensions with a large sports car interior feeling, all powered by a 4.7 litre, 450 CV 8-cylinder Alfa Romeo engine.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept is the first car produced by Mike Robinson in his new role as Design and Brand Director at Bertone. A pure 'dream car', the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept takes its rightful place as a member of Bertone's historic Alfa Romeo family: cars that have always been style icons, influencing the history of the automobile and Italian craftsmanship in their excellent design quality, proving themselves to be undisputed benchmarks for the entire world of car design.<br /><br />The name comes from the animal world, as Pandion Haliaetus is the scientific name for an Osprey: a sea hawk that nests and lives in coastal areas. The designers, led by Mike Robinson, have drawn inspiration from the wings of this predator to invent the spectacular door opening mechanisms, and from the hawks' facial markings to project the traditional Alfa family feeling into the next era of design.<br /><br /><br />In almost a century of Bertone tradition, it is not the first time that natural wonders have inspired the names of concept cars. Just think of the Corvair Testudo (1963) and, by no coincidence, the Alfa Romeo Canguro (1964), Carabo (1968) and Delfino (1983).<br /><br />Design: the initial concept<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept's taut and muscular body is the result of an original interpretation of the Alfa Romeo badge, where the man-eating snake depicted there represents the attraction of elegance (what we call the 'Skin'), and the aristocratic cross symbolises the rigour of rational thought, the technological aspect (what we call the 'Frame'). According to this interpretation, the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept's design is, like every Alfa Romeo, a perfect synthesis between 'Skin and Frame', an ideal balance resulting from a tension between opposites: technology and sensuality, rationality and instinct, architecture and sculpture, structuralism and organicism, industrial excellence and excellent craftsmanship.<br /><br />The design of the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept is based on a concept Robinson calls: "Skin & Frame" - a new interpretation of the inherent duality in the 100 year old Alfa Romeo logo. "Skin" refers to the snake in the logo, representing the world renowned Italian excellence in beautiful, seductive forms; and "Frame" refers to the cross in the logo, representing the mechanical excellence in high performance Italian race cars. The combination of the two has now become a dynamic dial searching for an ideal balance resulting from the tension between opposites: technology and sensuality, rational and emotional, architectural layout and sculptural form, structural and organic, industrial excellence and artisan excellence.<br /><br />According to this interpretation, the vibrant energy in every Alfa Romeo is represented by Pandions' spinal structure (or 'Frame'), which crosses the length of the car from the V-shaped grille in the nose of the car to the V-shaped bumper in the tail of the car, crossing the interior as a visually aesthetic structural element which supports the surrounding shell (or 'Skin').<br /><br />Design: details that count<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept's front end features a long and sculpted sloping bonnet that creates what is, to all intents and purposes, a mask, almost like the helmets worn by ancient warriors. The Alfa Romeo 'family feeling', immediately recognizable at first glance, does not admit even a hint of retro nostalgia and looks to the future with a revolutionary and novel elegance. There is no doubt it's an Alfa Romeo with a look that has never been seen heretofore. The typical Alfa quad headlights are buried deep in the outer-most tips of the T-shaped grille, highlighting the wide stance of the impressive coupé. Four white bars of light strike the observers' curiosity, two position lights above and two fog lights below, creating a virtual bi-plane of light at night. The typical five horizontal bars on every Alfa Romeo radiator grille are just visible here, offering a reference to the marque's historic identity. The front grille is full of thousands of tiny intertwined blades which contribute to the new Algorithmic Design throughout the car.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept has the profile of a true sports car, with no room for compromise. The architectural layout is 'cab rearward', meaning the passenger compartment is positioned towards the rear of the car and the long bonnet pushes the car's visual centre rearward. The body side visually connects the sensuous front end with the razor-edged rear by means of an extremely long flowing side window which stretches from front wheel arch to rear, enhancing the excellent accessibility of this low-bodied sports coupé. Since sports cars are traditionally difficult to get in and out of, this important ergonomic activity has been facilitated with an extra wide door opening to make up for the low roofline. This new graphic formula not only adds a striking new visual division between the upper and lower parts of the body, but it also offers an incredible panorama window for passengers inside. The strong diagonal dark-light division in the rear of the side view accentuates the powerful rear wheel drive layout and draws special attention to the hidden door opening mechanism.<br /><br />The rear end features a striking array of crystal-like blades which are intertwined in various widths and lengths, protruding out into space. The rear of the car in fact has a disembodied or "pixilated" look, representing a tail-of-the-comet metaphor, as if the sheer speed of the vehicle is pulling the underlying, technical "Frame" rearward, away from the sensuous, flowing "Skin" above. This "dematerialization" phenomenon of the car is generated by the intrinsic motion of the form, which means the car looks like it is moving even when it is standing still.<br /><br />There are also two small fixed white shields below the rear bumper which hold the quad tailpipes, creating a visual continuation of the white side panels which seem to wrap around under the car.<br /><br />The taillights are fully integrated into the organic tangle of the blades and disappear when turned off. The new Alfa Romeo family feeling is again visible in the rear of the car with same V-shaped bumper found on the front of the vehicle, which the travels the entire length of the body, forming a powerful virtual, Alfa Romeo backbone.<br /><br />The doors, as in many other Bertone-designed masterpieces (such as the 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo, the 1970 Lancia Stratos 0, the 1972 Lamborghini Countach, and the 2007 Fiat Barchetta), open in a visually striking manner. Virtually hinged around the axis of the rear wheel, the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept doors open by rotating backwards, ending up a perfect 90 degrees above the center of the rear wheel, lifting up the entire body side of the vehicle, from the front fender to the rear fender. When fully open they are more than 3.6 metres high. This spectacular solution is design mainly for glamour, bringing back the "wow" factor to today's lackluster automotive industry. This futuristic door mechanism also has a pragmatic side as well. Since all 'extreme' sports cars are literally impossible to get in and out of, the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept is designed to utilize the horizontal space in the car since the vertical space is so limited.<br /><br />In the event of an accident that results in a 'roll-over', the doors detach from the car body so that the passengers can exit of the car.<br /><br />The interior: minimalist glamour<br /><br />The shapes that make the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept spring to life are the result of a design study aimed at creating an organic whole, without resorting to short-cuts to ensure continuity between the interior and exterior, a perfect balance between architectural rigour and the spectacular shapes of living organisms.<br /><br />The design language used to create the passenger compartment has resulted in a fluid environment, due to the fittings that seem to have grown spontaneously, without ever having been either designed or constructed. We have named this expressive code, never seen before in the automotive sector until today, algorithmic design. The concept, taken from the world of mathematics, indicates an organic alternative to traditional design and is the 'propagation of random forms'. It is as if the design were following a kind of complex development which is neither linear nor geometric, generating an 'auto-organising' shape, with the 'spontaneous growth' of algorithms such as 'swarms' or 'vines'.<br /><br />When observing the interior of the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept, the first things that draw our attention are the front seats. The car's layout is typical of Alfa Romeo coupés, i.e. 2+2. While the two rear seats are the classic 'extra spaces', the front seats are two incredibly thin (30 mm) ergonomic chaise longue chairs. They have carbon fiber shells (that mimic the style of the car's exoskeleton or 'skin') covered in Technogel® and backlit with reLIGHT® fabric, that conforms to the shape of the driver's or passenger's body. The principle that inspired the designers was that of 'zero gravity', i.e. a warm and welcoming environment that would convey a sensation of enhanced quality of life inside at first sight, but… with zero gravity.<br /><br />In fact, all the furnishings inside the passenger compartment all tend to float visually, suspended in the magic of the blue light. Behind these minimalist choices however lies a careful study of ergonomics: the seats are the result of a perfect synthesis between high performance, flexibility and lightness. The clear floor is illuminated in the same "swimming pool blue" color of the seats, offering a spectacular visual continuation of the voluptuous seats, with its' flowing contours where the driver and passenger can feel protected in a truly glamorous shell.<br /><br />The steering wheel is clearly that of a sports car, while the controls are similar to those of Alfa Romeo race cars, with two analogue dials placed directly on the steering column. Three of the four LCD screens offer a rear view inside the passenger compartment (two on the sides, one on the windscreen) and they are directly connected to the external video cameras that substitute the rear view mirrors normally placed outside the car. The larger screen placed in the centre (9"), in the middle of the console - and within reach of the passenger as well as the driver - also displays information on the car's systems (air conditioning, sound systems, Sat Nav, etc…).<br /><br />Conclusion<br /><br />'We are walking in the footprints of giants.' That is the Bertone company motto. The giants referred to are Giovanni and Nuccio Bertone. However, following in their footsteps does not mean copying them, on the contrary. It means applying their teachings and using them as guidelines for further advances. We ask our designers to follow a total creative method, where they observe phenomena that are apparently unrelated to each other and try to apply them to the automotive world.<br /><br />However design research is not enough. At Bertone we study concepts, and therefore each design is the result or a spinoff of an innovative idea or a new phenomenon. Mike Robinson, Design & Brand Director at Bertone, comments: 'Cars are like films: they must tell a story to win people over. The best car designers are necessarily excellent narrators and their products, whether they are concept cars or mass-produced products, reflect their creators' ability to gather fascinating ideas from every field, from all over the world, to bring them together and transform them into new and great stories. This is what we have attempted to do with the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept.'<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-32961358625638305722010-03-03T01:28:00.001-08:002010-03-03T01:31:51.910-08:002010 Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxCSMESOHVyS9GsUo2D90BFgB_MSg1-4_OboGPaMjk1TlNiUM5PvH-TQxXfgNEqoZ9Zcog3mwIc82gs0hyphenhypheno3w4i-QJ91wKRR0buU-NhU6TPhQWoPzBDsOKXiZIOwD2aJ2elrBMX3JWxk/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxCSMESOHVyS9GsUo2D90BFgB_MSg1-4_OboGPaMjk1TlNiUM5PvH-TQxXfgNEqoZ9Zcog3mwIc82gs0hyphenhypheno3w4i-QJ91wKRR0buU-NhU6TPhQWoPzBDsOKXiZIOwD2aJ2elrBMX3JWxk/s400/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444337654244647826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaCGLAgQue3H5MV-BeJoOn9RqVTC8X6gFsY1lG3oTgFEl60snfgrLZ6FGr0dZ7bd95O443YDWHDj-5BStNfBnH5a8dgoJj4D0grZcMYfsW_yJwsud40y1yv3DbUv8WMX9xCODDRY7KHE/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaCGLAgQue3H5MV-BeJoOn9RqVTC8X6gFsY1lG3oTgFEl60snfgrLZ6FGr0dZ7bd95O443YDWHDj-5BStNfBnH5a8dgoJj4D0grZcMYfsW_yJwsud40y1yv3DbUv8WMX9xCODDRY7KHE/s400/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444337651989171410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViMCSXu0zjSZ587z_O14eCKrAFVT8mNhIXIuNpIwY1T45OrPYSoJZwYaLofoDMYvPWulAIGldwnLTW-RZX5SaEOMnJ0xjn1HpX_WHU0qdCvmQKxppi7DzThLuohtQfy3u5Dfvs1V96vM/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViMCSXu0zjSZ587z_O14eCKrAFVT8mNhIXIuNpIwY1T45OrPYSoJZwYaLofoDMYvPWulAIGldwnLTW-RZX5SaEOMnJ0xjn1HpX_WHU0qdCvmQKxppi7DzThLuohtQfy3u5Dfvs1V96vM/s400/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444337647786564210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7eu73dn5lC2dugBZ5yJE9OvoIJ5S_Kdm9l52DkynhXsc9Cadp3EvWlLzJ9XgpiuQ-d-6_9A0kka6C11iwxbd_lqmKD-ZPQvjrnqGmFA0WvxYv7GyphcQQ2aHDFDZQNZZi0SDD8yoAdc/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7eu73dn5lC2dugBZ5yJE9OvoIJ5S_Kdm9l52DkynhXsc9Cadp3EvWlLzJ9XgpiuQ-d-6_9A0kka6C11iwxbd_lqmKD-ZPQvjrnqGmFA0WvxYv7GyphcQQ2aHDFDZQNZZi0SDD8yoAdc/s400/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444337644210942498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Dnx5A95ejXXqjSLQCD9vbjLalj5OlzAtFo5LXaZ1N0K4TWKKznhEUihZ7Qkh5hlSgHtq8am9hncJ5jRenObNHR2Nls5BbHn3crPknPCU38Sri-NDaELD1VK3wnAXb884m6jaSkX1ye4/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Dnx5A95ejXXqjSLQCD9vbjLalj5OlzAtFo5LXaZ1N0K4TWKKznhEUihZ7Qkh5hlSgHtq8am9hncJ5jRenObNHR2Nls5BbHn3crPknPCU38Sri-NDaELD1VK3wnAXb884m6jaSkX1ye4/s400/Alfa_Romeo-2uettottanta_Concept_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444337633480782722" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">To mark its 80th anniversary, Pininfarina proposes an "open" Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept that is exciting and a delight to drive. For those who still like to dream in a car. For those looking for a mixture of vanity, entertainment, and the pleasure of life in the open air. For those who love icons as the greatest expression of the age we live in. For those who want their cars to be an uncommon sensory experience in terms of both style and driving, without being obsessed by performance. For those who want to be excited by a dynamic, sporty car that transmits the exclusiveness and refinement typical of an Alfa Romeo spider designed by Pininfarina.<br /><br />2uettottanta: a name that evokes the legendary Duetto, but also the years of activity at Pininfarina, which launches the celebrations for its 80th anniversary with this concept car. And it has decided to do so with a type of car that is by definition, the work of Pininfarina: an Alfa Romeo spider. A very Italian product, which has become an export brand, representing the inexhaustible talent that the whole world associates with Italy.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept reflects Pininfarina's determination to look to the future with optimism following tradition, restating its excellence in design and its acknowledged capacity for aesthetic and technological innovation. It is a concept that represents an innovative approach, projected into the third millennium, to a topic that is firmly rooted in Pininfarina history, the 2-seater spider. And like the best Alfa Romeo sports cars to come from Pininfarina's pencil, the Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept exalts the driving experience and concentrates on the excitement of being at the wheel of an open car with a great aesthetic personality. It is a car that can make people dream and excites even after many years. The icon of a lifestyle that harks back to a lively, tumultuous period. Like the Duetto of the Sixties, which helped to establish a trend based on the themes of rebellion and escape, thanks to the film "The Graduate".<br /><br /><br />The Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept is also a tribute to Alfa Romeo, which celebrates its centenary in 2010: the alliance between Alfa Romeo and Pininfarina is one of the most significant and durable in the history of the car, one of men and of passion, of design and cutting-edge technical solutions, which has generated an inestimable number of good-looking, innovative cars with plenty of temperament. With a predilection for sports cars and convertibles. The aim is to replicate all this with the Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept. So a clean, elegant line was chosen for this "simple 2-seater", which is proposed with a 1750 cc turbo engine positioned longitudinally, an obvious reference to the "1750 Veloce" of 1968, one of the many versions derived from the famous "Osso di Seppia" (Cuttlefish). With its red bodywork, inspired by the typical Alfa Romeo paintwork, the 2uettottanta is 1797 mm wide, 4212.6 mm long, 1280 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2500 mm.<br /><br />The pleasure of driving and feeling in harmony with nature is transformed into light, sleek, refined volumes, and shapes that seem to slip through the air easily. This generates the theme of this concept: the expression of a single volume, which is some way from the ground and suspended. The Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept almost seems to lift up from the ground "going further". It is an optical effect achieved thanks to a line that crosses the whole car horizontally. An uninterrupted sign applied to dynamic, sporty proportions - typical of Alfa Romeo spiders - accentuated by the configuration of the passenger compartment, which is shifted significantly to the rear. The force of the design lies in its exaltation of simplicity, which does not need to show its muscles but concentrates purely on agility and harmony.<br /><br />The front end of the Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept underlines its true Alfa Romeo character. The design is simple, with a central line that runs smoothly along the nose of the car, while the execution of the surfaces is more sophisticated. At the centre, in full view, and anything but a purely decorative element, is the Alfa Romeo shield, which seems to emerge from the heart of the car and to stretch outwards, in Pininfarina's futuristic, three-dimensional approach. The shield is made of aluminium and incorporates floating horizontal flaps. On either side are the two triangular lateral air intakes. The two elements impressed on the imposing bonnet create a natural link between the logo and the large windscreen, which has been designed as a ring in hand-beaten aluminium that emerges from the body of the car without interrupting its flow. The front headlights, which adopt the latest LED technologies, are embedded under the line that gives the whole car its character. A strip of carbon in the lower part of the front acts as an air splitter, channelling the air to the rear end of the car.<br /><br />The side view of the car, where the theme of the single volume is repeated, highlights the flowing line of the whole, with the shapes merging naturally. The horizontal line "cut" into the sides gives a sense of great dynamism; it starts from the front wheelarch and extends back to the rear wheel. Like an athlete, for a car, being slim also means achieving aerodynamic efficiency. Pininfarina has always strived for natural shapes that can convey efficiency and respect of the environment, an approach confirmed by its great commitment to the theme of eco-sustainable mobility. The Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept is in perfect harmony with nature, becoming the formal expression of a response to the needs of our day: it is an arrow that flies through the wind almost without encountering resistance.<br /><br />Smooth, essential, soft surfaces even at the rear, which echoes the front, albeit with slightly more emphasis on the muscles. The design combines stylistic simplicity with a strong character in the volumes and proportions, with details designed to underline the car's dynamic, light personality. The two bumps seem to emerge from the volume, becoming floating wings that create the roll-over bars behind the seats. At either end, these bars generate an appendix designed to hold the seat belts. Even at the rear the light clusters are slender and embedded under the line that defines the whole section.<br /><br />Great attention went into the design of the interior. The result is a spacious, comfortable passenger compartment, conceived with light, dynamic volumes, which envelop the occupants in a strong, reassuring embrace. The shapes are sewn into the leather, incorporating the touch controls: in its functions, the Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept is faithful to its vocation as a car designed to be a delight to drive. The facia extends fluidly to the sides merging into the doorway as the natural continuation of the volume of the car, thus creating a perfect symbiosis between exterior and interior. The dashboard has a driver-oriented configuration with an innovative approach to the classical circular Alfa Romeo "tubes" that contain the instruments. The tunnel contains the Alfa DNA gear selector in an ergonomic position; this varies the set-up of the car in three modes, Dynamic, Normal and All Weather, adapting the behaviour of the various systems on the vehicle (engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, etc.) to the demands of the driver and the different driving conditions. The tunnel runs through the passenger compartment and it gives structure to the chassis, revealing the carbon elements: the choice of this material reflects Pininfarina's constant research into alternative materials that can make vehicles lighter, reducing consumption and emissions. Another strong element of the interior is the steering wheel, which is a modern interpretation of the Duetto's perforated three-spoke wheel, with the addition of a shift paddle for sequential control of the dual-clutch gearbox. An enjoyable drive and comfort are also guaranteed by the anatomical sporty seats. All the interior of the car "floats": the ventilation ducts are positioned between the passenger compartment and the hull.<br /><br />The size and design of the tyres, which were created specifically for the Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept in collaboration with Dunlop, accentuate the impression of strong character and force given by the car. The tyres are of the low profile type, right on the extreme edges of the plane view: designed by Pininfarina to incorporate the innovative technologies developed by Dunlop, their graphics reflect those of the car. Their aerodynamic shape and very smooth lateral profile, guarantee better roadholding and less resistance to air, thus reducing consumption. The rims are treated in aluminium in harmony with the rest of the car, and are a free interpretation of the classic five-circle Alfa Romeo pattern, revealing the high performance carbo-ceramic Alfa Romeo brakes by Brembo.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept is not a pure styling exercise, but also a project and research: the goal is to grasp the spirit of the spider in the configuration, the proportions and the conception of the car as well as in its stylistic imprint. This working method is part of Pininfarina's genes. For this project, the Pininfarina creative team were given carte blanche to express the values inherent in the Alfa spider "by Pininfarina", the values that are deemed to have made the Giulietta Spider or the Duetto all-time classics. To achieve this result, the car was given a particular set-up, with a low centre of gravity and a passenger compartment that is very exposed so as not to isolate the occupants from the surrounding environment. The result is to bring the road "nearer" to the eyes of the driver and to increase the sense of dynamism even at low speed.<br /><br />What is the 2uettottanta effect? Desire. Whoever sees it "must" possess it, drive it, enjoy it. Because the 2uettottanta is not an unattainable dream. Nor does the 2uettottanta only want to impress at first glance, but to achieve a beauty that does not strive solely for immediate confirmation, but gradually reveals all its values and transfers them to the future, making the style eternal. As it did in the case of the Duetto, which continues to be celebrated as an icon of design after more than 40 years.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-57752987738303465632009-12-02T11:38:00.001-08:002010-04-16T02:46:42.585-07:002011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlAMpssxH9yg8LzuNd8_qKYrulq__0O5CHeJOzE_8KQa0xiXuyH22k1IqH6tWEy68PUCd4JZfmT4o3QChgrYaIUE8sCxVYPHy1ewxRk5TU5PYaI6ylims3PvKKLDv1WTGHOn6J_O4m7g/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlAMpssxH9yg8LzuNd8_qKYrulq__0O5CHeJOzE_8KQa0xiXuyH22k1IqH6tWEy68PUCd4JZfmT4o3QChgrYaIUE8sCxVYPHy1ewxRk5TU5PYaI6ylims3PvKKLDv1WTGHOn6J_O4m7g/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460669102263131714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicAc4KAKU1Wca0R9DNqDWWjTCselm1npcJJJjTH6qjcF4_KSkGcC0LpU9eeWQHLhmeWONMDjrCbdQalKKLCOlD453GLpjx5u3DMrbnwOLR8mxce8P03zoWNNmbozBeaAh6EVgoxWKkSh4/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicAc4KAKU1Wca0R9DNqDWWjTCselm1npcJJJjTH6qjcF4_KSkGcC0LpU9eeWQHLhmeWONMDjrCbdQalKKLCOlD453GLpjx5u3DMrbnwOLR8mxce8P03zoWNNmbozBeaAh6EVgoxWKkSh4/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460669097607664002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVc18ZhC_KaCyaOCOkOXW9jGc8RCvffz0YPLIL1_44aw39LoIoOaOHWX17gKUrXFILhqKBva_vfdDwxvd9_oRKn_eADlECeM6nbI2yb1J8JpS_N4TYd3czmRfgEgNySwSM7y1bXgGJAcI/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVc18ZhC_KaCyaOCOkOXW9jGc8RCvffz0YPLIL1_44aw39LoIoOaOHWX17gKUrXFILhqKBva_vfdDwxvd9_oRKn_eADlECeM6nbI2yb1J8JpS_N4TYd3czmRfgEgNySwSM7y1bXgGJAcI/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460669090787293282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fik-DxoN1L2hTec2bzYAmO3Y2UPB9-L1HZfr_8KulYf3oRl-6RfMgnFV0oGPr0PDhtVSfHgQ83xhoW_CzQhTYEU3HY4seqnMYspyF9nvAehmZIPuQoEBYxflUNjxJq7j7hs77LqNuKM/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_08.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fik-DxoN1L2hTec2bzYAmO3Y2UPB9-L1HZfr_8KulYf3oRl-6RfMgnFV0oGPr0PDhtVSfHgQ83xhoW_CzQhTYEU3HY4seqnMYspyF9nvAehmZIPuQoEBYxflUNjxJq7j7hs77LqNuKM/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_08.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460669083212744994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtYIt6KtOBzB1zlK5K4tqT9dDtnkOUDUfApjU96kEp1RS-SAVtGEtKvvfm9jRbQfIn1_-mczRSBuf4cZeegs-avp32FsjqudWn82R9hMJRw1Wf6UmXtv08RSlUam_ybgKosF8LK1WSfQ/s1600/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtYIt6KtOBzB1zlK5K4tqT9dDtnkOUDUfApjU96kEp1RS-SAVtGEtKvvfm9jRbQfIn1_-mczRSBuf4cZeegs-avp32FsjqudWn82R9hMJRw1Wf6UmXtv08RSlUam_ybgKosF8LK1WSfQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460669080282034962" /></a><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79Ic4C8ylGsWlIBAJCnzTgVrGwV45QPyzMWKl7_FdXmx5Rp1NvvXcZjzv04aJX8zDoXeRwjlON5-hSGIwSeKB4mtVfczkTt59xvVV1p8g5iYkv_x0Rnm0aWdPAjitlQ9sh7h9A0hP6bw/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Giulietta_2011_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Having made its world preview at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show, the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta makes its debut and, from May 2010, will be marketed progressively on all the major markets, thus relaunching the brand in one of the most important segments in Europe.<br /><br />In Alfa Romeo's Centenary year, the name Giulietta is a tribute to an automobile and an Alfa Romeo legend. In the Fifties, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta caught the imagination of car enthusiasts throughout the world, making the dream of owning an Alfa Romeo and enjoying its high level of comfort and technical excellence accessible for the first time.<br /><br />Now the Alfa Romeo Style Centre has produced a new Alfa Romeo Giulietta, a five-door hatchback with an evident Alfa Romeo appearance and capable of expressing both great agility on the most demanding routes and providing comfort on everyday journeys. This is due to the new Compact platform which, thanks to the sophisticated technical solutions employed for the suspension, the dual pinion active steering, the sophisticated materials used and the manufacturing technologies implemented, allows the Alfa Romeo Giulietta to achieve exceptionally high standards both in terms of on-board comfort as well as its dynamic and safety features (active and passive).<br /><br />A new platform to enhance road holding and agility in total comfort and safety<br /><br />Alfa Romeo Giulietta<br /><br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Giulietta introduces an entirely new platform - called Compact - designed to satisfy the most demanding customers in terms of road-holding, agility and safety. It ensures both exceptional dynamic performance and high comfort levels, thanks to the refined technical solutions employed for the suspension, a new-generation steering system, a light and rigid structure created from materials such as aluminium and high-strength steels, and avant-garde manufacturing techniques.<br /><br />This new platform will allow the Alfa Romeo Giulietta to accommodate the needs of all customers in this category, combining on-board comfort, functional interiors and generous boot space, with the dynamic qualities that belong to every Alfa Romeo. Furthermore, driving satisfaction and comfort can be adapted to meet every customer's specific needs thanks to the Alfa DNA selector, a device that customises the vehicle's behaviour to suit different road conditions and driving styles. The new platform of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta was designed to integrate the vehicle's different systems and exploit them to the full, thus emphasising the three set-up functions (Dynamic, Normal and All Weather) available through the Alfa DNA selector. This device, fitted as standard on the entire range of the new model, is designed to modify the operating parameters of the engine, gearbox, steering system and Q2 electronic differential, in addition to the behaviour logic of the Vehicle Dynamic Control system (VDC).<br /><br />Sporty and comfortable, Italian style<br /><br />The perfect blend of sportiness and style, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta redefines the Brand's technological standards and emotional values.<br /><br />The front displays a brand new interpretation of the classic shield, embedded in the front bumper and suspended between the air vents. This is the starting point for the design of the entire car, which combines an energetic personality with a distinctly elegant form. The front headlights have DRL with LED technology and a day light function for maximum active safety.<br /><br />Even the profile of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is brimming with personality, giving the impression of an agile and sturdy car. This is above all due to the side windows which recall the appearance of a coupé, emphasising the dynamism and fluidity of form, thanks also to the concealed rear door handles. The ribs on the sides of the vehicle seem to elongate the car while the clean lines which end at the rear accentuate the angular shape of the car's body.<br /><br />The rear, like the front and side, features distinct styling which emphasises the feeling of a muscular car, firmly gripped onto the road surface. In addition, like the headlights, the innovative rear lights also use LED technology, not only for the sake of style but also preventive safety.<br /><br />Lastly, the measurements of the new car amount to a compact and dynamic shape, while at the same time guaranteeing excellent comfort and a spacious boot (350 litres): it is 4.35 metres long, 1.46 metres high and 1.80 metres wide, with a wheelbase of 2.63 metres.<br /><br />Advanced features for maximum wellbeing on board<br /><br />Attention to detail and high quality materials used for interiors are, today as always, the most developed expression of Italian style. More specifically, the dominant concept in the interiors of the new model is lightness. The lines are clean and the dashboard develops horizontally. The seats are comfortable and their shape is designed to ensure maximum comfort during long journeys.<br /><br />Thanks to the advanced ergonomics in the interior design, every switch is ideally located: the main ones are grouped together at the centre of the dashboard and feature the same design as those on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.<br /><br />The navigation system with pop-up display allows drivers to safely display the route or the mechanical operating parameters set by the Alfa DNA device without having to take their eyes off the road.<br /><br />There are practical open storage compartments situated in various areas of the passenger compartment: in front of the gearbox, on the centre console and on the interior trim of the doors. There are closed storage compartments - depending on the version - on the top of the dashboard, under the dashboard opposite the front passenger (cooled with dual zone climate control) and in the front and rear armrests.<br /><br />Innovative engines for a thrilling, environmentally-friendly drive<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Giulietta guarantees the highest levels of performance and technology through a range of engines that are state-of-the-art in terms of technology, performance levels and environmental-friendliness. At the time of its commercial launch, 4 Turbo engines will be available, all Euro 5 compliant and with a Start&Stop system to reduce consumption levels and emissions fitted as standard: two petrol versions (120 HP 1.4TB and 170 HP 1.4TB Multiair) and two diesels (105 HP 1.6 JTDM and 170 HP 2.0 JTDM, both second-generation MultiJet engines). The range is completed by the high performance 235 HP 1750 TBi with direct injection and scavenging control in combination with exclusive Quadrifoglio Verde interiors.<br /><br />This latter version equipped with a 235 HP 1750 TBi engine perfectly represents the way in which Alfa Romeo offers the most in this segment. Not just a means of transport, but a vehicle that can really connect with the customer. There is strong acceleration thanks to high torque levels even at low revs, a smooth response that minimises gearbox use thanks to the flexibility typical of modern petrol engines, and an engine note that is engaging without ever becoming intrusive. In detail, the 1750 Turbo petrol engine boasts advanced technical solutions including direct fuel injection, dual continuously variable valve timing, a turbocharger and a revolutionary scavenging control system that gets rid of any turbo lag. The resulting performance is comparable to - or better than - that of many 3-litre engines while still delivering fuel consumption typical of a compact four cylinder unit. It should be noted that the specific power of 134 HP/litre is the highest in the world for a 4-cylinder unit installed in this category of vehicles, as well as being the highest ever achieved by an Alfa Romeo production engine. The specific torque too, totalling 194 Nm/litre, is the highest of all petrol engines in this category, while the maximum torque of 340 Nm, reached at just 1,900 revs, is excellent.<br /><br />The range of engines available can accommodate the needs of all customers. First of all the 120 HP 1.4TB is the ideal engine for those in search of a car that can handle city traffic effortlessly while keeping running costs to a minimum. The turbo engine guarantees prompt response even at low revs (maximum torque is achieved at just 1,750 revs) while Start&Stop, in the city, makes it possible to cut consumption and harmful emission levels drastically, without compromising comfort and on-board safety.<br /><br />The 170 HP 1.4 TB Multiair engine is an amalgam of technology, which blends high performance levels with the lowest emissions and fuel consumption levels in its class for petrol engines of this power rating. It is a brilliant and flexible engine, with a maximum torque of a generous 250 Nm (when set to Dynamic), fitted with a Start&Stop system and with fuel consumption and emission levels resembling a diesel engine more than a petrol one with this power rating (4.6 l/100 km in the extra-urban cycle and 134 g/km of CO2 emissions). The combination of this engine with the new platform places the Alfa Romeo Giulietta at the top of its segment both for its dynamic qualities as well as comfort and practicality during everyday use.<br /><br />The 105 HP 1.6 JTDM is a flexible and economical diesel engine that will surprise customers due to its prompt response (in Dynamic mode, max. torque is a generous 320 Nm at just 1,750 revs) combined with extremely low fuel consumption (in the extra-urban cycle, it is just 3.7 l/100 km). This is possible thanks to the combination of second-generation MultiJet technology and the Start&Stop system. Consequently, it is an engine dedicated to all those in search of a car with character and a distinctive style, affording the typical agility and handling of an Alfa Romeo yet able to combine the latter with limited running costs.<br /><br />For customers who use the car mostly on the motorway or who demand the maximum performance levels from a diesel engine, Alfa Romeo suggests the 170 HP 2.0 JTDM. Again, it is an amalgam of technology which combines second-generation MultiJet technology with the Start&Stop system. The result is a vehicle with the highest performance levels of its segment, extremely flexible driving (with the dna selector set to Dynamic mode, the available torque at 1,750 revs is a generous 350 Nm), among the lowest fuel consumption and emission levels in its category for cars with this power rating (124 g/km of CO2 and 4.1 l/100 km in the extra-urban cycle). Thanks to the exceptional qualities of the new compact platform, this version is able to blend fantastic dynamic and motoring performance levels with the highest comfort and practicality in its segment.<br /><br />All the engines are combined with a state-of-the-art manual 6-speed gearbox belonging to the three axle transmission family, which can withstand and transmit high maximum torque values. Subsequently, the Multiair and 170 HP 2.0 JTDM engines will also be combined with an innovative dual-clutch automatic transmission.<br /><br />Segment-leading safety, comfort and dynamic behaviour<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was designed to achieve the highest Euro NCAP safety rating to offer total protection for both driver and passengers. In addition, the new platform was devised to guarantee the utmost interaction of the systems in charge of controlling the vehicle dynamics.<br /><br />All this is controlled by the real 'brain' of the vehicle, namely the Alfa dna device, which manages all the sophisticated electronic devices for dynamic vehicle control: VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), Dual Pinion Active Steering, the Q2 electronic differential, the response and torque curve of the engine, the braking system with pre-fill function. All these systems guarantee genuine Alfa Romeo driving safety, vehicle traction and performance.<br /><br />The new compact platform, thanks to the sophisticated technical solutions employed for the suspension and the materials used, such as high-strength steels, aluminium, magnesium and xenoy, can accommodate the needs of the most demanding customers in terms of on-board comfort and quiet running, placing the Giulietta at the top of its category also in terms of the everyday practicality of the vehicle.<br /><br />Extensive range<br /><br />Devised to cater for the different needs of segment C car drivers in pursuit of driving satisfaction and comfort, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is available in two versions (Progression and Distinctive), along with two customisations (Sport Pack and Premium Pack).<br /><br />All the devices linked to active and passive safety are fitted as standard on the entire range. The Progression version comes with the Alfa dna system (with Q2 electronic differential and DST), VDC (including ASR and hill holder), 6 airbags, front seat belts with dual pretensioners and front seats with anti-whiplash system as standard. The standard equipment also includes manual climate control, 16'' wheels, front and rear electric windows, trip computer, stereo system with dual tuner radio, 6 speakers and MP3 CD player. The latter version (Distinctive) offers the following in addition to the standard equipment of the former: 16" alloy wheels, dual zone automatic climate control, leather steering wheel with radio controls, front armrest with storage compartment, cruise control, fog lights, reconfigurable control panel, seats upholstered in Competizione fabric, front armrest, and a stylish chromed insert (chrome line) framing the side windows. The dashboard on the Distinctive version is also distinguished by a stylish insert painted in magnesium grey or, alternatively, in Ghiaccio white, Alfa Red as well as in brushed burnished aluminium.<br /><br />Customers can further customise their Alfa Romeo Giulietta with two specific Packs (Sport and Premium). The first pack is designed to highlight the sporty character of the vehicle with specific features which improve the already excellent handling of the car and includes 17''or 18'' alloy wheels, side skirts, sports pedals, sports seats with leather and microfibre fabric upholstery, brushed burnished aluminium dashboard insert, burnished headlight frames and dark interiors (black ceiling and pillar lining).<br /><br />For customers in search of even more technological and complete on-board equipment, the Premium Pack includes bi-xenon lights with AFS function, the Blue&Me system with Bluetooth function, USB port and MP3 player, radio/mobile phone controls on steering wheel, rear parking sensors, rain-dusk-humidity sensors, electrically folding door mirrors and an electrochromic rear-view mirror.<br /><br />To customise their Alfa Romeo Giulietta, customers can also choose from the list of options available, including a large panoramic sunroof, navigation system with maps and pop-up display and a Bose® Hi-fi. In addition, the Blue&Me-TomTom system is also available, which adds navigation functions to the functions of the Blue&Me® thanks to the TomTom portable navigation system which is perfectly integrated with the vehicle's existing systems thanks to a Bluetooth® interface. The TomTom portable navigation system is positioned on the dashboard using a support designed to guarantee maximum safety in the event of impact and complete integration with the vehicle's other systems and improved ergonomics in everyday use.<br /><br />There is also a special trim specification dedicated to the version fitted with the 235 HP 1750 TBi engine. It's called the Quadrifoglio Verde (four-leafed clover), a legendary brand which has competed on tracks all over the world. Only available on this engine type, this special version is distinguished by its sporty lowered ride height (15 mm at the front and 10 mm at the rear), 17'' wheels (18'' as an optional), an enhanced braking system with calipers painted Alfa red, as well as sporty interiors which include sporty leather and microfibre seats. All designed to guarantee the best in driving pleasure and segment-leading active and passive safety. It offers reduced fuel consumption for this power rating; the "Quadrifoglio Verde" is thus reinterpreted for today, combining the utmost driving pleasure with greater environmental awareness for eco-conscious and environmentally-friendly sportiness.<br /><br />A new platform to enhance road holding and agility in total comfort and safety<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Giulietta introduces an entirely new platform - Compact - designed to satisfy the most demanding customers in terms of handling, on-board comfort and safety. Furthermore, driving satisfaction and comfort can be adapted to meet every customer's specific needs thanks to the Alfa DNA selector, a device that customises the vehicle's behaviour according to three different logics (Dynamic, Normal and All Weather).<br /><br />The new Compact platform continues Fiat Group Automobiles' platform rationalisation strategy - preceded by the Mini platform for A segment and the Small for segments B and L0 - and is a true point of departure from previous engineering solutions due to the new content introduced, the materials used and the levels of performance achieved. From the earliest design stages, the aim was to create a platform that would allow future Fiat Group Automobiles C segment vehicles, starting with the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta, to be ranked best-in-class in terms of handling, steering feel, performance-to-weight ratio, ride comfort, NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness), safety (active and passive) and climatic comfort.<br /><br />So, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a completely new car capable of expressing both great agility over the most demanding routes and providing comfort on everyday journeys. Plus, thanks to a specific suspension calibration offered by the Sport Pack, the sportiness of the new Alfa Giulietta can be further enhanced.<br /><br />Innovative materials and state-of-the-art solutions<br /><br />First of all, the underbody represents a generational leap in terms of the materials used. The entire structure is now significantly stronger and provides better performance without any increase in weight with respect to the previous generation. All this is thanks to the ever wider use of high and ultra-high strength materials, which now make up more than 90% of the total mass of the system: some structural parts, designed to provide high strength and the ability to absorb impact with minimal deformation, have been made from hot-pressed tempered steel.<br /><br />Moreover, lightweight materials have been used for several structural elements bolted to the body structure. For instance, the front beam connecting the front struts and the third load path are made from extruded aluminium. The rear bumper beam and the third load path energy absorption elements are made from Xenoy (a thermoplastic with excellent energy absorption properties in relation to weight). The third load path energy absorption elements absorb the energy of low-speed impacts with obstacles and support the bumper in impacts with pedestrians. Employing these solutions has provided a weight reduction of 8.5 kg at the front and 4 kg at the rear with respect to conventional steel structures, without compromising safety performance.<br /><br />Another new feature of the underbody is its modularity, which makes it ideal for use on a family of vehicles with different wheelbases and tracks. This modularity is provided by several central floor panels and the side members and does not affect any part of the front and rear structures. This reduces outlay to a minimum and means that the system can be applied to other vehicle systems without modification.<br /><br />Many of the systems and components that make up the "Compact" architecture have been thoroughly revised with respect to the previous generation, improving performance and reducing weight (-35% for both the framework of the rear seats as well as the magnesium alloy cross car beam).<br /><br />Best in class performance for comfort, handling and safety<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Giulietta offers exceptional handling performance and comfort levels thanks above all to the new suspension system employed. The MacPherson front suspension in particular was revised to offer maximum rigidity under side loads, reducing the weight thanks to the use of aluminium (saving 4 kg with respect to conventional solutions). The rear suspension is a sophisticated Multilink that guarantees the best trade-off between handling and ride comfort without compromising the useful volume of the boot. In this case too, special attention was paid to reducing weight and, thanks to the aluminium wishbones, this suspension allows for a weight reduction of over 10 kg with respect to conventional Multilink systems.<br /><br />In addition, the new electric power steering system (dual pinion active steering) ensures an excellent steering feel and is integrated with the vehicle's active safety systems. As the name itself suggests, the solution employs two pinions fitted directly onto the rack of the steering box. The first pinion is directly connected to the steering column and guarantees direct and precise steering, without any artificial filters between the steering box and the driver's hands, affording a genuine and natural driving feel. The second pinion, again directly fitted onto the rack, is connected to the electrical actuator which is situated in the engine compartment, thus minimising the risk of impact with passengers in the event of an accident.<br /><br />The climate control system, and in particular its operating logics, were completely revised and improved, in order to guarantee the best climatic conditions in the passenger compartment, while significantly reducing over-consumption of fuel (30% less than a conventional system). Similarly, thanks to specific technical interventions, exceptional noise and vibrational quality values have been achieved.<br /><br />In terms of passive safety, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta was produced to obtain the maximum Euro NCAP rating, as demonstrated by over fifteen thousand hours of mathematical modelling, 80 crash tests, 150 tests on a HyGe slide and more than 100 tests on components and sub-systems. In detail, the new third load path increases the energy absorption potential of the vehicle front end and reduces both inertial forces and passenger compartment intrusion, thereby ensuring optimum passenger protection at higher impact severity. Safety is guaranteed by 6 airbags (as standard on the entire range); three-point seatbelts with double pretensioners and load limiters; a collapsible pedal unit and steering column; the second-generation anti-whiplash system and Isofix attachments.<br /><br />Lastly, in terms of active safety, the new platform of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta was designed to integrate the vehicle's different systems and exploit them to the full, thus emphasising the three set-up functions (Dynamic, Normal and All Weather) available through the Alfa DNA selector. This device, fitted as standard on the entire range, is designed to modify the operating parameters of the engine, gearbox (where automatic), steering system, Q2 electronic differential and braking system, in addition to the behavioural logic of the Vehicle Dynamic Control system (VDC). The Alfa Romeo Giulietta will also be introducing Pre-Fill - a new function - activated when the DNA is set to Dynamic, which provides the driver with the quickest braking response possible. Under certain circumstances, i.e. when the control unit detects a hazardous situation requiring rapid braking, the braking system is pressurised a few moments before the driver actually hits the brake pedal so as to guarantee the quickest possible response of the system and thus reducing the vehicle's stopping distance.<br /><br />These sophisticated features which improve the dynamic control of the vehicle are supported further by Dynamic Steering Torque (DST), a function which provides feed-back torque at the steering wheel that helps the driver to perform critical manoeuvres correctly, before the VDC intervenes to prevent loss of control.<br /><br />Sporty and comfortable, Italian style<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the result of Alfa Romeo's new approach to style and technology, which began with the 8C Competizione supercar and is emphasised by the return to Italian names, on the one hand referring the brand's glorious past and on the other looking to the future with technological and emotional values.<br /><br />The perfect blend of sportiness and style, the new car is characterised by its special appearance which combines compact size - it is 4.35 metres long, 1.46 metres high and 1.80 metres wide, with a wheelbase of 2.63 metres - with excellent on-board comfort and a spacious boot (350 litres). What's more, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta's dynamic look is further reinforced by: a high-impact front end with unmistakable Alfa Romeo lineage, a muscular profile enhanced by two bold creases, and a distinctly sporty rear end thanks to the spoiler and the sharply angled rear window.<br /><br />Exterior style: the perfect blend of sportiness and elegance<br /><br />The front features a a brand new interpretation of the classic shield, embedded in the front bumper and suspended between the air vents. This is the starting point for the design of the entire car, which combines an energetic personality with a distinctly elegant form. Everything has been made even more appealing by the bonnet surface treatment and the upright headlights. In addition, the car's exterior features finishes which emphasise the sportiness and elegance of its shape, such as the glossy treatment of the horizontal bars and V-shaped shield that gives the front end a top-quality, light effect.<br /><br />Even the profile of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is brimming with personality, making the model look like an agile and sturdy car. This is mostly due to the side windows which recall the appearance of a coupé, emphasising the dynamism and fluidity of form, thanks also the concealed rear door handles and the play of light over the wheel arches and side skirts. The Distinctive and Quadrifoglio Verde versions boast a glossy steel (chrome line) side moulding for the windows, emphasising the cut of the side windows in a sophisticated manner. The ribs on the sides of the vehicle seem to elongate the car while the clean lines which end at the rear accentuate the angular shape of the car's body.<br /><br />The rear, like the front and side, features distinct styling which emphasises the feeling of a muscular car, firmly gripped onto the road surface. Moreover, the rear end epitomises efficient use of space with a broad rear window fitted on a generous tailgate resting on muscular-looking pillars. Lastly, the bumper accommodates the number plate and, depending on the version, integral exhaust tail pipes.<br /><br />The light clusters on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta are worth a separate mention. Both the headlights and the tail lights use LED technology which, compared with conventional light bulbs, afford greater brightness, high reliability and reduced consumption levels (consequently with a positive impact on emissions), long life and much faster response times (in the event of braking, for instance). Therefore LED technology serves not only a stylish purpose but also safety, reliability and the containment of running costs.<br /><br />The headlights also feature an integrated day light function (known as Daytime Running Light) that - when the engine is started - automatically turns on the specific LEDs designed to guarantee maximum daytime visibility with reduced energy absorption and a very long life (this function complies with a European standard which will come into effect in 2012).<br /><br />The headlights are available in two versions: with halogen light bulbs as standard, or with bi-Xenon as an option, with AFS system to offer improved quality light emission (both with or without dipped beams), excellent efficiency under all weather conditions and a longer life (compared to normal headlights fitted with halogen light bulbs, these devices treble brightness and duration). The AFS system on the other hand guarantees maximum visibility and safety even around bends or tight corners, allowing you to direct the beams in the direction in which the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is steering up to a maximum of 15°.<br /><br />Advanced interiors for maximum wellbeing on board<br /><br />The interior space was conceived and designed to guarantee maximum passenger space, enjoyment and in-car comfort so that any journey - whether long or short - is a pleasurable experience aboard the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. What's more, the interior space was devised to guarantee practical everyday use for customers, while the materials selected ensure maximum quality and durability of performance over time, as well as being the most developed expression of Italian style.<br /><br />Specifically, the new car highlights the concept of lightness, as shown by the clean lines and the dashboard which develops horizontally, adding dynamism to the overall volume. In addition, thanks to the enhanced ergonomics of the interior design, every switch is ideally located: the main ones are grouped together at the centre of the dashboard and feature the same design as the switches on the 8C Competizione, while at the same time guaranteeing easy and immediate access.<br /><br />The navigation system with pop-up display, situated on top of the dashboard, allows drivers to display the route and the mechanical operating parameters using the Alfa dna device safely, without having to take their eyes off the road.<br /><br />The new car's interiors are completed by its comfortable seats which ensure maximum in-car comfort, however long the journey is. There are practical storage compartments situated in various parts of the passenger compartment: in front of the gear lever, on the centre console and on the interior trim of the doors. There are closed storage compartments - depending on the version chosen - on the top of the dashboard, under the dashboard opposite the front passenger (cooled with dual zone climate control) and in the front and rear armrests.<br /><br />As regards colours and fabrics, the Progression version has a distinctly high-tech feel, where the black on the lower part of the passenger compartment plays against the metallic grey on the ceiling, pillars, dashboard inserts and steering wheel. The look of the seat trim is high-tech and sporty, emphasised by an electro-welded 3D honeycomb pattern.<br /><br />In the Distinctive version, the car's interior is distinguished by the combination of black with metallic grey on the dashboard insert (also available in two other body colours, White and Alfa Red, or in brushed burnished aluminium). Unlike the Progression version, the seats are upholstered with a structured high-tech fabric featuring horizontal electrowelding in two colour variations (black and metallic grey). The leather steering wheel features a opaque black panel, while the inserts on the doors and the trim around the gearbox are glossy black.<br /><br />Lastly, leather seats are available - in black, red, leather and grey - with two different interpretations: perforated leather with central 'cannelloni' or woven leather inspired by the 8C Competizione.<br /><br /></div></div></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-82992189922342731872009-09-18T01:02:00.001-07:002009-09-18T01:07:10.910-07:002010 Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSMyU5XuReGFi1D4a0RxDp5611-RpLfOGVjjMOdXysuk6LdHLXZaaOX3WAHrEUJSlQkpOFaGxqNePJd3f3AA-sC6M33q4KejWcy6yB1_HeVv0oKCVoWqWWI_hJrfUF_8idSETdri6RMA/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_Quadrifoglio_Verde_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSMyU5XuReGFi1D4a0RxDp5611-RpLfOGVjjMOdXysuk6LdHLXZaaOX3WAHrEUJSlQkpOFaGxqNePJd3f3AA-sC6M33q4KejWcy6yB1_HeVv0oKCVoWqWWI_hJrfUF_8idSETdri6RMA/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_Quadrifoglio_Verde_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382715441081199634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_flCNnMfQ2XC2C6CrK7rPevepzo3AXeMHsOXMHVfeMnbGg63Fc8QZSK_sS1OMItt2vHgJoB4jwero3B7DlcLP009UUCQNyPhwhzDY_4v7oliIQTcX3Ve8hC73RoQpqHCcVWOBuXIEoZY/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_Quadrifoglio_Verde_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_flCNnMfQ2XC2C6CrK7rPevepzo3AXeMHsOXMHVfeMnbGg63Fc8QZSK_sS1OMItt2vHgJoB4jwero3B7DlcLP009UUCQNyPhwhzDY_4v7oliIQTcX3Ve8hC73RoQpqHCcVWOBuXIEoZY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_Quadrifoglio_Verde_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382715431662339410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5foL_ZGLV59-2LrkSLZjiI7FK_UQuugA0WwPSK_nKrJFaeGNiIku7K_OIa3HCVxD26q6q8DIBKHiRi68HFgHJgncbLie7y6OLtvzhRc_It2grJiKuHVjB1z_aV2yDfzIZxcBAYiOtOI/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_Quadrifoglio_Verde_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5foL_ZGLV59-2LrkSLZjiI7FK_UQuugA0WwPSK_nKrJFaeGNiIku7K_OIa3HCVxD26q6q8DIBKHiRi68HFgHJgncbLie7y6OLtvzhRc_It2grJiKuHVjB1z_aV2yDfzIZxcBAYiOtOI/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_Quadrifoglio_Verde_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382715421690351730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_m1gd7sZXMigDhJqVgE-lWFxiv1Vd3-ivxEbcYSmI1hw8ijdb4xG1NWsfJgJdTW-sQwNvAcqEo3OTLE6lPO49E5n7keBgrtB0fcC0swynjpAaUFyS7YxcryTIzyDeXwT_EQUo40sOdEA/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_Quadrifoglio_Verde_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_m1gd7sZXMigDhJqVgE-lWFxiv1Vd3-ivxEbcYSmI1hw8ijdb4xG1NWsfJgJdTW-sQwNvAcqEo3OTLE6lPO49E5n7keBgrtB0fcC0swynjpAaUFyS7YxcryTIzyDeXwT_EQUo40sOdEA/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_Quadrifoglio_Verde_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382715412370164610" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">The world premiere of the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde with 170 hp 1.4 MultiAir TBi takes place at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The exclusive trim brings back a legendary symbol that over the years has appeared on some of Alfa Romeo's sportiest cars. Having always been synonymous with heritage, racing and victory, the "Quadrifoglio Verde" (four-leaf clover) now represents a new kind of sportiness that combines maximum driving pleasure with improved environmental qualities.<br /><br />Bearing the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde is the car with the most powerful 170 hp MultiAir engine and innovative solutions that accentuate the existing qualities of the model: hold, agility, active safety and driveability are heightened by an engine with one of the highest specific power values in the world and a chassis with features hitherto unthinkable for a car in this class.<br /><br />This engine's best feature is its outstanding weight/power ratio, which has always been one of the key factors behind Alfa Romeo's success on the road and the racetrack. The class-leading ratio of 6.7 kg/hp is almost 10 per cent better than the already excellent performance of the current 155 hp 1.4 TBi. At 124 hp/litre, this engine is also one of the world leaders in specific power. In fact, this is the highest value ever recorded for an Alfa car, affirming the excellent engineering heritage of the Alfa Romeo MiTo.<br /><br />This is a particularly important value because it proves the effectiveness of downsizing, aimed at producing high-tech engines to get better performance allied with sharp reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. Indeed, it is this latter area which provides the most surprising evidence of the technical level achieved: 4.8 l/100 km and 139 g/km of CO2 (in the extra-urban cycle) are closer to what you would expect from an economy car than a compact sports car that goes from 0 to 100 km/h in just over 7 seconds.<br /><br /><br />On the back of these exceptional power qualities and the unbeatable performance/consumption ratio, Alfa Romeo decided to give a sporty and technological feel to the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde with high-quality finishes, attention to detail and a raft of features. One example is the 17" satin titanium-finished wheels (based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione supercar). The same colour is used for the headlight frames and the wing mirrors, while the dark finish of the headlight parabolas is achieved by a brand new metal sublimation technology. The interior also has a refined sporty feel thanks to the all-black environment that ensures no reflections or distractions while driving. The technological aspect of this car is further enhanced by the sporty fabric used to upholster the seats, the modern dashboard and the white lighting on the instrument panel.<br /><br />It should also be stressed that Alfa Romeo has developed an innovative chassis upgrade to further emphasise the dynamic qualities of the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde.<br /><br />Dynamic Suspension<br /><br />Competitive racing has always been a testing ground for new technologies, which have found their way from the world's most famous racetracks to standard road cars. One example of this passage between two seemingly very different worlds is dynamic suspension. This system, which actively and continuously controls the electronic shock absorbers, was developed by combining Alfa Romeo road testing with the latest engineering techniques from Magneti Marelli.<br /><br />So, using experience gained on the racetrack, the system allows the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde to excel even further in terms of agility and handling, giving it exceptional driveability and unparalleled safety. The driver gets three benefits from the Dynamic Suspension system: comfort, safety and agility. Above all, the electronic shock absorbers adapt to the road conditions and control all the car's movements. This guarantees maximum comfort and ensures that the unevenness of road surfaces is fully absorbed. In addition, the Dynamic Suspension system always ensures maximum grip and safety by actively responding to all road conditions. Finally, because roll and pitch are more restricted in all conditions, there is better stability and cornering that adds to the undoubted agility of the Alfa Romeo MiTo.<br /><br />The suspension interacts perfectly with the three different control strategies of the Alfa DNA system. In "Normal", agility is combined with a higher level of comfort, whereas in "All Weather", the safety features are enhanced by continual interaction between the Vehicle Dynamic Control stability system, the steering and the suspension. Finally, in "Dynamic", the MiTo becomes a true sports car clinging to the ground and fit for any road: it is no coincidence that the system was developed at the historic Balocco test track and round the corners of the Nurburgring. So, thanks to the hard work of Alfa Romeo and Magneti Marelli, the car is responsive and reliable when you turn the steering wheel or put your foot on the accelerator.<br /><br />The innovative Dynamic Suspension system is made up of four electronically controlled shock absorbers, five accelerometric sensors, a control unit and an interface with Alfa DNA for the different settings and with the other on-board electronic systems.<br /><br />Its main feature is to actively and continuously control the response of the shock absorbers, which adapt depending on the movement of the car and the road conditions, as well as the driving style. To sum up, the Dynamic Suspension system better protects passengers from uneven road surfaces thanks to an effective filtering and optimises comfort by recognising an obstacle (such as a bump or a hole) and adapting suspension behaviour accordingly. The system also ensures better cornering by altering damping distribution of the four shock absorbers, enhancing handling and hold thanks to advanced lateral dynamic control. What's more, the Dynamic Suspension system manages longitudinal dynamic control by adjusting the movement of the chassis during acceleration, braking and gear changes, and by integrating perfectly with the Vehicle Dynamic Control, steering and braking systems.<br /><br />The new six-speed C635 gearbox<br /><br />The technological qualities of the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde are further enhanced by the next-generation C635 gearbox. Developed by FPT and manufactured at the Verrone factory in Italy, this groundbreaking mechanical unit is the first result of a design philosophy aimed at improving driveability, consumption levels and production flexibility.<br /><br />As far as driveability is concerned, the new gearbox ensures clean and swift changes with very short selection movements, uniform activation pressures, no noise and no vibrations. In addition, modern design and construction techniques help to significantly reduce consumption levels thanks to less friction and the best possible gear ratios.<br /><br />Its appearance in the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 MultiAir TBi 170 hp marks the debut of a modern family of gearboxes adapted for a broad range of models.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-51331960724665767862009-09-09T23:44:00.001-07:002009-09-09T23:50:56.240-07:002010 Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 MultiAir<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx4yW2dxV3xb-1R0nZqa3HUgK2RXZLQwtmwjelPJioIJPgrxZV1pVVr_NX-ZeTdzZlZymH-_Z6Ohpt-SkUdsTMpH7yxYkZNwyt-f3Mjpp4nsydc5FmPKLMash-fETxUE9QIB7hPOoW5UM/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_1.4_MultiAir_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveStVK1MeW0O66j5Po1lYqOTeEBLhtM0OE4OeuS7VfmLc0qShVTjXpHRVy3ejp5abc6E862RmgRbu6k0FJaKvbE9In5nQbJCv8__XYeo_bdnOKNKCEAoZxjtyatYELfOOFszPixXV1wY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_1.4_MultiAir_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379726750073949730" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Alfa Romeo, always a byword for sophisticated engineering and high-performing engines, proudly presents the revolutionary Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 MultiAir system, developed and patented by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies.<br /><br />The forerunner of this revolutionary family is the MultiAir 1.4 engine, first introduced to the world on the Alfa Romeo MiTo model and offered with 3 different power levels (105 HP, 135 HP and 170 HP), all Euro5-ready.<br /><br />At the launch, the first two MultiAir power units fitted to the Alfa Romeo MiTo are the 135 HP 1.4 and the 105 HP 1.4, available in all the current range outfits. Their launch will be followed by that of the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbobenzina, which will complement the Alfa Romeo MiTo petrol engine range and be available on the brand new and unique "Quadrifoglio Verde" outfit.<br /><br />This broad product range will enable the MiTo to meet the needs of an increasingly extensive and smart audience, who are rewarding the Alfa Romeo mini with excellent sales results.<br /><br />In detail, the 135 HP 1.4 Turbobenzina guarantees the Alfa Romeo MiTo all the performance and temperament of a sporty, well-balanced car designed for customers who are concerned about driving satisfaction and good fuel economy. The torque delivery of the 135 HP engine is optimum under all conditions and ensures outstanding pick-up performance and vigorous thrust at all speeds, marking a new benchmark in the petrol engine scenario. The new 135 HP power unit's top speed and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h are at the very top of the mini category.<br /><br /><br />This brand-new power unit, designed to work in conjunction with the Alfa DNA device, allows the excellent dynamic attributes of the Alfa MiTo to be exploited to the full. This makes long trips satisfying and comfortable but also guarantees plenty of thrills on more demanding stretches of road, the natural terrain of any Alfa Romeo, due to the well-balanced weight/power ratio and the excellent speed of response to the driver's commands.<br /><br />Excellent performance is combined with the quality known as respect for the environment and good fuel economy. This excellence is reflected in particularly low CO2 emissions, equal to 129 gr/km, with a combined fuel consumption of just 5.6 litres every 100 km.<br /><br />Balance and temperament are also attributes of the 105 HP 1.4 power unit. This engine takes its place in a market band central to the relevant segment, where it represents the best choice. The 105 HP MultiAir engine respects Euro 5 regulations and is up at the top of its reference market band in terms of maximum power and driving satisfaction.<br /><br />The 105 HP 1.4 power unit also ensures full involvement at the wheel, making the Alfa MiTo an indisputable star of town traffic, ensuring full safety and ease of driving under all conditions.<br /><br />The MiTo also achieves excellent performance with its 170 HP MultiAir power unit version available in the exclusive "Quadrifoglio Verde" outfit. This marks the reappearance of one of the historical symbols most dear to Alfa aficionados throughout the world, who are passionate about the glorious past of a brand that has made a trademark out of racing and motorsport.<br /><br />The 170 HP 1.4 MiTo unit exemplifies a new concept of sportiness, combining superlative driving satisfaction with eco-awareness. The winning features of this car include its outstanding weight/power ratio (6.7 kg/hp), guaranteeing record-braking agility, plus an exceptional specific power of 124 hp/litre, a real first for this category. This is also the highest value ever recorded for an Alfa car, affirming the excellent engineering heritage of the Alfa Romeo Mito.<br /><br />The 170 HP Alfa Romeo 1.4 MultiAir Turbobenzina, combined with a new 6-speed gearbox guaranteeing fast shifts with short travels, is an excellent example of the philosophy of downsizing: producing very hi-tech turbocharged engines to increase performance while slashing fuel consumption and emissions. The results achieved by following this strategy are interesting by any standard (139 g/km of CO2 and 4.8 l/100km over the extraurban cycle), closer to what you would expect from a mini than a sporty hatchback capable of speeding from 0 to 100 km/h in just over 7 seconds.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo MiTo "Quadrifoglio Verde" is also equipped with a new active suspension system that controls the shock absorbers to redefine the vehicle's dynamics, reduce car oscillations under all driving conditions and raise levels of safety, comfort and handling still further. The system, developed as a joint venture between Alfa Romeo and Magneti Marelli, is able to call on the extraordinary experience both companies have accrued in motorsport throughout the world.<br /><br />The new MultiAir engines are built in Termoli (CB) in the FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies plant and designed from the development stage to further enhance the Alfa DNA selector, the device that allows the personality of the Alfa Romeo MiTo to be adapted to the driver's needs and different road conditions. The "Start&Stop" system, making its debut combined with MultiAir engines for the first time on an Alfa Romeo, temporarily turns off the engine and then restarts it (when waiting at a traffic light, for example) to guarantee reduced fuel consumption and low noise levels in the passenger compartment when the device is at work.<br /><br />The sound performance of the MultiAir engines can be appreciated to the full, with a sporty, unmistakeable Alfa Romeo timbre.<br /><br />The introduction of the new MultiAir engines has also brought fresh colours to the MiTo, a winning model that is already sold in 34 countries throughout the world and 5 different continents. It can already be ordered in the new metallic shade Tornado Blue, which will complement the already extensive array of exterior colours.<br /><br />The model's level of engineering can also be appreciated due to a series of improvements that have further increased the quality of the Alfa Romeo MiTo. The improvements affect the interior finish, car outfit combinations, gear manoeuvrability due to shortening the lever to 2.5 centimetres and also the steering and suspension system, which benefits from a new setting, in addition to some changes to the braking system.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-33169262588776676862009-07-24T08:43:00.000-07:002009-07-24T08:50:04.192-07:002010 Alfa Romeo 159 1750 TBi<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyDXfM_dXzdU4xRnIHJx38mCwJS30M2iNcnSBlvIBKusNf9l8aikd_8zxWSs_CBOGqmNmGE38wwtV5grOipQ-RnmVwtQ1M4FffqRZNXheF9uQrWyLQ_5lBTKcIVVXnfH2VeQ7_h50_iQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyDXfM_dXzdU4xRnIHJx38mCwJS30M2iNcnSBlvIBKusNf9l8aikd_8zxWSs_CBOGqmNmGE38wwtV5grOipQ-RnmVwtQ1M4FffqRZNXheF9uQrWyLQ_5lBTKcIVVXnfH2VeQ7_h50_iQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362053779571072930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglx9VeheHO0N4-wo9quCEp0dsdWPNWv5yG1TMkIAtFVV1RCFB2i_CG-5bme96TIlg6VYeHaU18bQtigX0JW3SwHYyFUFTcFUBCdeEeP96xD8ji7Ao7o_14aYIXMUOXMENTFILeyKGQzjk/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglx9VeheHO0N4-wo9quCEp0dsdWPNWv5yG1TMkIAtFVV1RCFB2i_CG-5bme96TIlg6VYeHaU18bQtigX0JW3SwHYyFUFTcFUBCdeEeP96xD8ji7Ao7o_14aYIXMUOXMENTFILeyKGQzjk/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362053774941113970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rLOiUVpqOJnFavhHPv64j5CifbZGzmqkNPZQolP2_sCi1tq9CDTNEW4ByJ3nwkFPSaMGiYXk7IU1e4cyZE7W3qBZAp4mgMrW4QwK0xbi9eqTLU1uIpONmu2uS9JBvmWU1rhcoJlW9Ew/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rLOiUVpqOJnFavhHPv64j5CifbZGzmqkNPZQolP2_sCi1tq9CDTNEW4ByJ3nwkFPSaMGiYXk7IU1e4cyZE7W3qBZAp4mgMrW4QwK0xbi9eqTLU1uIpONmu2uS9JBvmWU1rhcoJlW9Ew/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362053769716430882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSVUHgvzSI0Zyo88TkGYhyKFhdJzqZHvf4HN3916Ut3n6sgGoWl5eGjUjX0T5p6b8kIfWZymDnua6GEzlTQeRCA6A8OWc8IfpgmlRnciLD_wTz_nyg9BhTzZ_l2DLggtlV-1HFFlsdWQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSVUHgvzSI0Zyo88TkGYhyKFhdJzqZHvf4HN3916Ut3n6sgGoWl5eGjUjX0T5p6b8kIfWZymDnua6GEzlTQeRCA6A8OWc8IfpgmlRnciLD_wTz_nyg9BhTzZ_l2DLggtlV-1HFFlsdWQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362053765542339058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cKQCIitGFEMP4W1pGmfSmZPcwuL5B7z6uxzRtkYV0hb523nZwPZo4Yybvh76CSIR9FeKZH-GKUiyKfH4OQ1D9c58WPj0Z6p5Q26eDHiMiZI8d2ayoOv6aB5h8t9Z8p9c7JAoSTJBlYo/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cKQCIitGFEMP4W1pGmfSmZPcwuL5B7z6uxzRtkYV0hb523nZwPZo4Yybvh76CSIR9FeKZH-GKUiyKfH4OQ1D9c58WPj0Z6p5Q26eDHiMiZI8d2ayoOv6aB5h8t9Z8p9c7JAoSTJBlYo/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_1750_TBi_2010_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362053763021366354" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo unveiled numerous major developments heralding the re-launch of the brand on the global stage. Protagonist of the event was the new Alfa Romeo 159 (saloon and Sportwagon versions). The new 159 is designed to express a sporting yet seductive personality and boasts road holding and performance that set new standards for this class of car. Two new engines in particular (a 200 HP, 1750 cc turbocharged petrol engine and a 170 HP 2.0 JTDM diesel) place the Alfa Romeo 159 firmly in market segment D, in the power range that accounts for over half of Alfa Romeo sales.<br /><br />Under their fascinating and highly personal exterior, all Alfa Romeos offer a choice of superb engines, all packed with the latest technology and bursting with performance. Alfa Romeo engines are the perfect embodiment of the sporting soul that has always set the marque apart from the competition. The Alfa Romeo 159 is certainly no exception. Starting from April 2009, the new 159 will be available with a brand new engine: a 1750 cc turbocharged petrol engine that conforms to Euro 5 standards and develops 200 HP between 4,750 and 5,500 rpm with 320 Nm of torque at only 1,400 rpm.<br /><br />The new 1750 cc turbo petrol engine (manufactured by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies) comes combined with a six speed manual gearbox and boasts advanced ignition control solutions including direct fuel injection, two continuously variable valve timing units, a turbocharger and a revolutionary scavenging control system. The resulting performance is comparable to - or better than - that of many 3 litre engines while still delivering fuel consumption typical of a compact four cylinder unit.<br /><br />The force behind the development of any Alfa Romeo engine is the company's determination to use technology to enhance driving pleasure. This certainly applies to the development of the new, Euro 5, "1750 Turbo Benzina 200 CV" unit destined immediately for the Alfa Romeo 159 and later on for the Alfa Romeo Brera, Spider and 159 Sportwagon.<br /><br />This engine takes the Alfa Romeo 159, with its refined Italian styling and typical sporting elegance to an impressive top speed of 235 kph and accelerates it from 0 to 100 kph in just 7.7 seconds. The 200 HP Alfa Romeo 159 1750 TBi is therefore a true representative of Alfa's exclusive motoring lifestyle. Far from being a mere 'means of transport', the new 159 is a real driver's car. It delivers genuine sports performance and muscular acceleration thanks to generous torque and smooth response even at low revs and the extended power band of a modern, advanced petrol engine that minimises the need for you to 'work' the gearbox. The engine sound too is inspiring without ever becoming tiresome.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-59830164918164275762009-07-24T08:36:00.001-07:002009-07-24T08:41:53.396-07:002009 Alfa Romeo MiTo UK Version<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6UwuaBXVA2aHYTf-j_J7zlEJnake2kdk74mPYzQSzvl80cdYpEmGJJdd4R77KzV1blm7IisyUP7jiLBGcLSSB-yi43OboFcJwD-zLIv8OZWEA2Rf-BHniG5MTwsikEQztMF725lP9eQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6UwuaBXVA2aHYTf-j_J7zlEJnake2kdk74mPYzQSzvl80cdYpEmGJJdd4R77KzV1blm7IisyUP7jiLBGcLSSB-yi43OboFcJwD-zLIv8OZWEA2Rf-BHniG5MTwsikEQztMF725lP9eQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362051866040699250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZpQPaLAep-jFrABFGkk-2DrOmaiVpM2_rWCXe5P-UoxrDCyfoG4I6Ir76L_J1Es3yTT_l1hP-c5hYMUPTdV0iZc8O0EPV4AH_n7XQXJ4CjsARk2IQegpqr3MUUCza-irRb6xcD4-LuA/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZpQPaLAep-jFrABFGkk-2DrOmaiVpM2_rWCXe5P-UoxrDCyfoG4I6Ir76L_J1Es3yTT_l1hP-c5hYMUPTdV0iZc8O0EPV4AH_n7XQXJ4CjsARk2IQegpqr3MUUCza-irRb6xcD4-LuA/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362051864099753394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMnwKLAWyzbrQejrv2edcHUpUwMZHtMLtOxgrAJP3vALVj5oLBITGNCQkfUUc6fV1APxWvXEt96WavfbbvswOhk0f1FxKNpAJiACL6BXuZ1ajhU4XC6GeH5M5mMaHH68ALY4lUDZPFBcQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMnwKLAWyzbrQejrv2edcHUpUwMZHtMLtOxgrAJP3vALVj5oLBITGNCQkfUUc6fV1APxWvXEt96WavfbbvswOhk0f1FxKNpAJiACL6BXuZ1ajhU4XC6GeH5M5mMaHH68ALY4lUDZPFBcQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362051857301504578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3xlvCHZk3O0iry1DMMD9F5JHgh-q6rBt78iRrW8FAWTWB7r-jgAiWdYCKaVJzNxkQ4eh0BC3JnK4Iwf3XXS6NMysCqi5QRVGn0WmtOn78frRyf15CHIfJAqOgc161EcXumYN7pEh8J8/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3xlvCHZk3O0iry1DMMD9F5JHgh-q6rBt78iRrW8FAWTWB7r-jgAiWdYCKaVJzNxkQ4eh0BC3JnK4Iwf3XXS6NMysCqi5QRVGn0WmtOn78frRyf15CHIfJAqOgc161EcXumYN7pEh8J8/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362051854682760098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulKVyuG_zUF01QuQ590rxpnqZYRCyn8Q52_46neStdJI4WoJ53RQWYqiUAFkixgXFMdKwJRbbCaoloCEGhf1eMfzVvCy96ZUBCvF_o-A944QThIFVEiEHnowpCqMEq1fpOddYrAYn1bw/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_08.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulKVyuG_zUF01QuQ590rxpnqZYRCyn8Q52_46neStdJI4WoJ53RQWYqiUAFkixgXFMdKwJRbbCaoloCEGhf1eMfzVvCy96ZUBCvF_o-A944QThIFVEiEHnowpCqMEq1fpOddYrAYn1bw/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_UK_Version_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_08.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362051850787298402" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">With design cues taken from the stunning Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, and only available as a 3-door hatchback, the new Alfa Romeo MiTo is styled to match its description as the sportiest compact car on the market today.<br /><br />From all angles, the Alfa Romeo MiTo manages to blend its sports credentials with typical Alfa Romeo style and sophistication to create a compact car that expresses the vitality and emotion of the brand.<br /><br />Front on, the new addition to the range is every inch an Alfa Romeo. The instantly recognisable shield-shaped grille denotes the lineage of the Alfa Romeo MiTo and the shape of the bonnet and the headlamps pay homage to the Alfa 8C Competizione.<br /><br />STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE<br /><br />Inside the Alfa Romeo MiTo, it's clear to see that the sporty theme has been maintained.<br /><br />Throughout the interior, a combination of precision materials, smart upholstery and top levels of build quality, plus neat finishing touches, make the cockpit a cosseting and welcoming environment.<br /><br />The simply laid-out satin-chrome central console - home to the RDS stereo radio and MP3-compatible CD player - combined with the four air vents, tactile dashboard and the hooded driver instruments housing MPH, RPM, fuel and water temperature gauges - create a high quality interior that is complemented by a choice of dashboard colours and matching seat upholstery.<br /><br /><br />Dependent on trim level, the driver can choose a dashboard colour - Sprint Black, Sprint Red, Competizione Blue, Competizione Red or Black.<br /><br />The trim colour is extended to the driver and passenger door panels and complementary seat fabrics.<br /><br />Controls for the heating and ventilation system are positioned in front of the gearlever on the central console. Across the range, all Alfa Romeo MiTo versions come with manual air conditioning as standard, plus the option of automatic dual-zone air conditioning.<br /><br />Behind the wheel, the driver benefits from a rake and reach-adjustable steering wheel. Lusso and Veloce versions feature a leather steering wheel, gearlever and handbrake grip.<br /><br />The three-position DNA switch is located beside the gear lever. The driver is reminded which function has been selected with a digital letter designation on the dashboard alongside a read-out for time, outside temperature and turbo pressure. Turismo and Lusso models get red-on-black dials while the Veloce trim features white on black dials.<br /><br />On certain models, chrome kick plates, floor mats and a front armrest represent an executive touch, and the option of chrome sports pedals hints further at the sporty lineage of the Alfa Romeo MiTo.<br /><br />Tilting and sliding front seats make rear passenger access easy and comfortable and, unlike some competitors, there's plenty of head, leg and elbow room in the back seats for two full-size adults.<br /><br />Radio and Hi-Fi system<br /><br />A young audience attracted to the Alfa Romeo MiTo's stylish and modern look will take in- car entertainment seriously. For that reason, the new Alfa Romeo MiTo includes a sophisticated RDS radio with CD and MP3 file player, and two sound system levels.<br /><br />The first sound system comes complete with six speakers (two mid-woofers with a power rating of 40W, two 40W full range speakers and two 30W tweeters), while the higher level comes with eight speakers (four subwoofers with a power rating of 40 W and four 30W speakers).<br /><br />Significantly, for the first time in its segment, the Alfa Romeo MiTo becomes available with a double antennae tuner fitted with a twin aerial for up to 80% better reception.<br /><br />Built into the design of the dashboard and laid out in user-friendly fashion, the controls for the radio, CD and MP3 player are easily accessible to the driver and front seat passenger.<br /><br />On Lusso and Veloce models, the sound system can be managed using steering wheel controls.<br /><br />The radio comes with RDS (Radio Data System), TA (traffic news), and PTY (a code used by radio stations to indicate the type of music played so that the set can automatically select the type of music preferred by the listener).<br /><br />Every time the radio is switched on, the volume settings remain the same as when it was switched off, while another device automatically corrects sound imbalance on the basis of road speed. The customer can also choose between seven equalisation bands for personal setting of sound parameters.<br /><br />In addition, the Alfa Romeo MiTo radio may be connected both to the Blue&Me™ system - standard on Veloce versions and an option on the rest of the range - plus an optional Bose® Sound System.<br /><br />ALL MOD CONS - The Alfa Romeo MiTo Range<br /><br />The entire Alfa Romeo MiTo range is extremely well specified and, in some areas, class leading. The inclusion of Alfa Romeo's DNA system, LED rear lights and the highest Euro NCAP safety rating reinforce MiTo's keen pricing and exceptional value.<br /><br />TURISMO<br /><br />The standard specification list is long and comprehensive, featuring Alfa's advanced DNA function along with the Q2 system and electric power assisted steering. In addition, this model is fitted with Vehicle Dynamic Control - an amalgamation of ABS, Anti Slip Regulation and Brake Assistant - plus Hill Holder as standard.<br /><br />Other safety features include driver, passenger, front side, window and driver's knee airbags, along with fast-reaction LED rear lights and a fire prevention system. The front passenger airbag can also be deactivated.<br /><br />The LED rear lights complement the height adjustable follow-me-home headlights with titanium grey surrounds, electrically adjustable and heated colour-coded door mirrors and bumpers.<br /><br />All Alfa Romeo MiTo Turismo versions come with 16" wheels with unique design trims and 195/55 tyres.<br /><br />Inside the cabin, driver and passengers benefit from manual air conditioning, electric one-touch window operation plus an RDS radio with CD and MP3 reader. There's also an 'auto-close' system to complement the Alfa code immobiliser and alarm system.<br /><br />Drivers can choose two different cabin colours. A Sprint Black dashboard is complemented by black / grey cloth and a Sprint Red dashboard comes with a black / red cloth combination.<br /><br />LUSSO<br /><br />From the outside, Lusso versions can be distinguished from Turismo by their fog lights, chrome headlamp surrounds, chrome-effect window surrounds and chrome exhaust pipes. The Alfa Romeo MiTo Lusso also differentiates itself from the rest of the range by sporting 16" alloy wheels.<br /><br />Stepping over the chrome kick plates, the interior of Lusso models can feature a choice of three different interior colour combinations.<br /><br />Competizione Blue, Red or Black dashboards can be complemented by the inclusion of five different cloth seat colour combinations. All Lusso models come with lumbar adjustment on the driver's side.<br /><br />A leather steering wheel with remote audio controls, a leather gear knob and floor mats complete the look.<br /><br />VELOCE<br /><br />Top of the range Alfa Romeo MiTo Veloce versions are fitted with 17" alloy wheels - similar to those that appear on the stunning Alfa 8C Competizione - along with satin effect headlamp surrounds and door mirrors.<br /><br />This version features a rear spoiler and sports rear bumper with extractor. Veloce versions also sport red painted brake callipers.<br /><br />Inside the cockpit, the Veloce features the same dashboard options as the Lusso version, but with an upgraded Veloce sports cloth, front armrest with storage compartment and sports dials with white illumination.<br /><br />All Veloce models come with the Blue&Me hands-free system with voice recognition, and media player with USB port.<br /><br />DRIVING SATISFACTION<br /><br />With a long history of developing entertaining, driver-focussed small cars, Alfa Romeo has created a sporty compact that existing Alfisti and future fans are sure to enjoy.<br /><br />On the road, Alfa Romeo MiTo delivers a fun, entertaining, comfortable and safe driving experience.<br /><br />Its ability to deliver such high levels of driveability and refinement is derived from the choice of five well-suited engines, the introduction of Alfa Romeo's innovative DNA (Dynamic, Normal, All Weather) system, the five and six speed gearboxes and newly developed running gear, and an innovative suspension set-up.<br /><br />DNA<br /><br />Until now, no other compact car has benefitted from advanced DNA driving technology derived from racing and supercars.<br /><br />Situated beside the gearlever, a three-position switch alters the behaviour of vehicle dynamics with the system working on engine, steering, suspension, and gearbox. This creates three different vehicle behaviour modes based on the driving style best suited to the situation, terrain or the wishes of the driver.<br /><br />With a choice of Dynamic, Normal and All Weather set-ups at the flick of a switch, the driver can effortlessly shift between the driving modes.<br /><br />Ideal for urban driving, the Normal setting ensures the engine is tuned for agility in the city. However, shifting the DNA lever to the Dynamic setting delivers a sportier driver experience. Power steering assistance is reduced to bring a sportier feel to the steering, suspension becomes stiffer for improved handling and there is less intrusion from the Vehicle Dynamic Control and the Anti Slip Regulation systems.<br /><br />When Dynamic mode is selected on 120bhp JDTM and 155bhp Alfa Romeo MiTo versions, drivers can utilise an over-boost facility for increased driving entertainment.<br /><br />Poor, low-grip weather conditions - loose surfaces, wet or snowy situations - could prompt the driver to switch to the All Weather mode.<br /><br />When the All Weather function is selected, the traction control system increases its sensitivity, thus minimising the prospect of a loss of control in adverse conditions.<br /><br />RIDE AND HANDLING - SUSPENSION<br /><br />Key to the sporting ride and handling characteristics of the Alfa Romeo MiTo is the suspension layout.<br /><br />Two tried and tested set-ups have been employed - a MacPherson layout at the front and a semi-independent layout with torsion beam at the rear.<br /><br />In particular, some key elements have been incorporated to give an exclusive feel to the Alfa Romeo MiTo chassis.<br /><br />To emphasise the promptness of response, stability and control, even under extreme conditions, MiTo's track widths are among the widest in the segment - 1483mm front and 1475mm rear.<br /><br />The wheel rims are also wide in relation to the size of the tyres in order to optimise the latter's handling performance. The stiff, front and rear springs give the vehicle a sporting yet pliant ride, and the torsion beam features high torsional stiffness to enable it to also act as an anti-roll bar, thereby ensuring optimum roll performance and helping maximise the promptness of response.<br /><br />However, the most distinctive feature of the Alfa Romeo MiTo suspension is that the front and rear dampers feature coilover springs fitted inside the shock absorber that act in parallel with the main spring during extension travel, with the main purpose of reducing roll and increasing chassis response. Special dual-acting telescopic hydraulic dampers are fitted as standard on all versions.<br /><br />ENGINES<br /><br />Three petrol engines - 1.4 16V (95bhp), 1.4 TB (120bhp) and 1.4TB (155bhp) - plus two diesel engines - 1.3 JTDM (90bhp) and 1.6 JTDM (120bhp) - will become available from launch.<br /><br />Four units are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox to deliver a punchy, responsive, driving experience, and the remaining engine (1.4 120bhp) is coupled with an equally impressive 5-speed 'box.<br /><br />Distinguished by its performance, eager throttle response, low fuel consumption, durability and reliability, the new 1.4 turbocharged petrol engine powers two of the five models in the petrol line-up, with two different power outputs.<br /><br />1.4 16V 95bhp<br /><br />The entry level - normally aspirated - petrol unit can be specified with each of the three trim levels to deliver a spirited and willing performance.<br /><br />Developing 95bhp at 6000rpm and a maximum 129Nm of torque at 4500rpm, the 1.4 16V engine is capable of accelerating the Alfa Romeo MiTo from 0-62mph in 11.2 seconds, and on to a top speed of 112mph.<br /><br />An ideal partner for relaxed, around town driving, this petrol engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox to make longer, motorway journeys more economical and relaxed.<br /><br />Official mpg figures reveal that in urban driving, the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 16V covers 36.7mpg, while long journeys will push that fuel consumption figure to 58.9mpg. The combined figure is a creditable 47.9mpg.<br /><br />CO2 emissions are 138g/km and put the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 16V in tax band C.<br /><br />1.4 TB 120bhp Turbopetrol<br /><br />New to the Alfa Romeo range, and available with all three trim levels, is a 1.4 turbocharged unit that delivers enhanced levels of driving flexibility and lively performance.<br /><br />Responsive and satisfying to drive, the new 1.4 TB engine is enhanced by the low inertia of the turbocharger that makes it possible to obtain maximum performance from a throttle command, without the annoying lag typical of this type of engine.<br /><br />Throttle control for this unit (and the 155bhp version) is drive-by-wire, without any mechanical connection, so that the driver can obtain the desired response from the engine with the greatest energy efficiency.<br /><br />The 0-62mph sprint takes 8.8 seconds, and in fifth gear, a top speed of 123mph can be attained - impressive figures that have previously been associated with larger engines.<br /><br />This 1.4 TB unit develops its maximum power of 120bhp at 5000rpm but, more impressively, produces a generous 206Nm of torque at just 1750rpm.<br /><br />In turn, these characteristics help the Alfa Romeo MiTo to achieve 34.9mpg around town and 56.5mpg in the extra urban cycle, plus a combined figure of 46.3mpg.<br /><br />CO2 emissions of 145g/km put the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 120bhp in tax band C.<br /><br />1.4 TB 155bhp Turbopetrol<br /><br />Only available on Lusso and Veloce versions, the new 1.4TB 155bhp unit is the top performing petrol engine in the Alfa Romeo MiTo range, delivering its maximum power at 5500rpm along with a maximum torque of 230 Nm at 3000rpm.<br /><br />Quickest of the Alfa Romeo MiTo launch range, this version can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 8.0 seconds and reach a top speed of 134mph.<br /><br />Despite the increase in power and performance, fuel economy remains notably competitive.<br /><br />Around town, drivers can achieve 33.2mpg, while motorway journeys and the combined cycle are 53.3 and 43.5mpg respectively.<br /><br />A CO2 rating of 153g/km puts the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4TB 155bhp in tax band D.<br /><br />1.3 JTDM 90bhp<br /><br />The latest generation JTDM engines are trailblazing diesel technology and Alfa Romeo is now bringing that expertise to the sporty compact car sector.<br /><br />Available across the Alfa Romeo MiTo line-up, this engine choice extends all the benefits of lower fuel consumption and very low emissions along with remarkable low-down<br /><br />torque - 200Nm at 2000rpm - for a relaxed driving style with minimal gear changes and a maximum 90bhp at 4000rpm. Official fuel consumption figures show that even in the Urban Cycle, the new Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.3 JTDM achieves 47.1mpg, while its Combined Cycle figure is a remarkable 62.8mpg.<br /><br />1.6 JTDM 120bhp<br /><br />Representing class-leading diesel technology, this Euro 5-ready 1.6 JTDM 120bhp engine delivers a massive 320Nm of torque at just 1750rpm.<br /><br />As a result, the engine is perfectly matched for drivers wanting an effective combination of low running costs with useable power and flexibility for authentic driving satisfaction.<br /><br />Alfa Romeo's new injection system with new-generation variable geometry turbo engines along with the most advanced exhaust gas treatment technologies - Close Coupled Diesel Particulate Filter and an integral EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system - improves control of temperature and gas flow, simultaneously guaranteeing lower emissions and low fuel consumption.<br /><br />No other similar size engine currently offers such a high torque delivery at such low rpm. All things considered, the new 1.6 JTDM offers exhilarating driving satisfaction that is difficult to match. This achievement is also borne out by an acceleration time of 0-62mph in just 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 123mph, while Combined Cycle fuel consumption is a remarkable 58.9mpg.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-76742764250002016702009-07-24T08:31:00.000-07:002009-07-24T08:36:02.717-07:002009 Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu36oEq7amaaRPBohsjtvwtcIbjRkA3FxVPoL39bzMHtTNfN3-N67MWSXenGkUmbXUZFrDgz7aUkIqJ6j8HLgr6CHnl63ktQYRLgRBu2uEFQu6YVyy9ZUgPTthPB27awNc1d7l27o7VwQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_GTA_Concept_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu36oEq7amaaRPBohsjtvwtcIbjRkA3FxVPoL39bzMHtTNfN3-N67MWSXenGkUmbXUZFrDgz7aUkIqJ6j8HLgr6CHnl63ktQYRLgRBu2uEFQu6YVyy9ZUgPTthPB27awNc1d7l27o7VwQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_GTA_Concept_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362050547800427954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_irO1X0JZ6sY5nxf-4aK6nSCSYRSwDh2TWV5fsDaU6yp5UWsH5g1aAVD0t5ZTcUByozwbDVPKWSdVyEwoHo0FCcg7mnZR7Qh7E720x9aKN48HOLZVdvg2wNAPkt7bO3lbddJZSECRU0/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_GTA_Concept_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_irO1X0JZ6sY5nxf-4aK6nSCSYRSwDh2TWV5fsDaU6yp5UWsH5g1aAVD0t5ZTcUByozwbDVPKWSdVyEwoHo0FCcg7mnZR7Qh7E720x9aKN48HOLZVdvg2wNAPkt7bO3lbddJZSECRU0/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_GTA_Concept_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362050543562200978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9XWiEheIncwqI074gz9vjViraS6MOBGUnA-pADaYaArBnFod8A22a3H0DMr6X5YV8417AhSFSmd1YUY9_wWgCERn3TbGTFKalYLHFa55DrVCI1NpNr1iY5IQLpA-MaNijyXbVz7YAAM/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_GTA_Concept_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9XWiEheIncwqI074gz9vjViraS6MOBGUnA-pADaYaArBnFod8A22a3H0DMr6X5YV8417AhSFSmd1YUY9_wWgCERn3TbGTFKalYLHFa55DrVCI1NpNr1iY5IQLpA-MaNijyXbVz7YAAM/s400/Alfa_Romeo-MiTo_GTA_Concept_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362050539052142754" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept, a high performance concept of the new Alfa Romeo MiTo, makes its debut at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show. Designed using the experience gained with the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 8C Spider, the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept shares with the exclusive "supercar" the philosophy based on achieving the greatest driving pleasure, resulting from exceptional agility produced by a power-to-weight ratio worthy of a racing car.<br /><br />In line with the famous GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerito) signature, (Alleggerito means reduced weight in Italian), the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept prioritises weight reduction, and the achievement of an optimum power-to-weight ratio.<br /><br />Considerable work has gone into lowering the vehicle's centre of gravity; thus certain components such as the tailgate spoiler, roof and mirror fairings are in carbon-fibre; while aluminium is used extensively in the braking system, suspension, and some parts of the chassis.<br /><br />Under the bonnet, an exciting new petrol engine, very much in keeping with the pre-requisites of downsizing, environmental awareness, and the offer of high power and efficiency in return for low weight and optimised packaging, powers the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept.<br /><br />Designed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies and exploiting the vast experience gained in the production of Twin Spark and Alfa V6 road and race engines, the compact new petrol engine employs advanced technical solutions including direct injection, dual variable valve timing, state-of-the-art turbocharging and advanced electronic management systems to produce a remarkable 240bhp from just 1742cc.<br /><br />Under-floor aerodynamics have been a particular concern, while the entire car has been lowered by some 20mm. Front suspension employs new geometry with aluminium leading arms, while the rear suspension has all-new bushings, and the comprehensively revised chassis boasts an 'active' suspension system, (advanced damper control), which counteracts the transfer of load under acceleration, stiffening the rear end and maximising traction. The Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept's suspension also interacts with the braking system and steering to obtain the most efficient control of vehicle dynamics, while a 'Sky-Hook' function ensures an excellent level of passenger comfort under conditions of everyday use.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-38816991474854348042009-07-24T08:26:00.000-07:002009-07-24T08:31:02.105-07:002009 Alfa Romeo Mi.To<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisG1WnxYqOokvvvHuaufk5v_WpvIWCIin9EGcDs49cxjMUtDVjJ6qF00VuWjbhjT_lb9XBtxpYTJxuc0tCK-5u0M5Fl8zTjyPpBlPEkwfowtibuQjvRfEA7fI2AdfyrGev8BY6YD8hk88/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisG1WnxYqOokvvvHuaufk5v_WpvIWCIin9EGcDs49cxjMUtDVjJ6qF00VuWjbhjT_lb9XBtxpYTJxuc0tCK-5u0M5Fl8zTjyPpBlPEkwfowtibuQjvRfEA7fI2AdfyrGev8BY6YD8hk88/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362049242615247938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XvprncMXAS86OsWb-KDVM0RG4TpX_O665nf-BapTV6BqUXUs9jTZ4p5hVHoP1OxYdXrTX2iEdItnT_CP-V-rXiHe2ixjDPd2HNBu8xpvU8NXuBSN4pXkedEsZGai4RBh34uvWQr7Nlo/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XvprncMXAS86OsWb-KDVM0RG4TpX_O665nf-BapTV6BqUXUs9jTZ4p5hVHoP1OxYdXrTX2iEdItnT_CP-V-rXiHe2ixjDPd2HNBu8xpvU8NXuBSN4pXkedEsZGai4RBh34uvWQr7Nlo/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362049241015506498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxONauksUMFRDaNo9xyyPKdOm-KMOLtgozqe2IB8eBZrKZbXW65wrIjoackJbneKpBlPYgwnm5JZhweLqjlrXJrx5jo4_tyUs11wl94-NRpaLc41RZPUcazL2MwMbSM6Koc7pBF-RUB1A/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxONauksUMFRDaNo9xyyPKdOm-KMOLtgozqe2IB8eBZrKZbXW65wrIjoackJbneKpBlPYgwnm5JZhweLqjlrXJrx5jo4_tyUs11wl94-NRpaLc41RZPUcazL2MwMbSM6Koc7pBF-RUB1A/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362049232319682562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kshyg487DGO2worZ-NXeVyLKgrN4SY0eb46ASYUOV-sLEQHNm7XYGod0-y6T0CyajgzeKL8B0GHXYpnTXDSPIpmtaWPBUWcn2b2iKzJ_MbHcFDx4Tx_kl51agWGga1-T56stI-1vweE/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kshyg487DGO2worZ-NXeVyLKgrN4SY0eb46ASYUOV-sLEQHNm7XYGod0-y6T0CyajgzeKL8B0GHXYpnTXDSPIpmtaWPBUWcn2b2iKzJ_MbHcFDx4Tx_kl51agWGga1-T56stI-1vweE/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362049234617597826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnu47jYQkI-v9SainNQYURToeAMYMD52VqQM-E-T0N0ypMyAlSW-AH2RHMuDKlNi8FZfIIIuLxgAtha0h1MTe7wv_fAwbtNTi2uLWNntkpIMWGDyoJtnxxPkhlUvzN_zitgtXbzLIHA8/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnu47jYQkI-v9SainNQYURToeAMYMD52VqQM-E-T0N0ypMyAlSW-AH2RHMuDKlNi8FZfIIIuLxgAtha0h1MTe7wv_fAwbtNTi2uLWNntkpIMWGDyoJtnxxPkhlUvzN_zitgtXbzLIHA8/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Mi.To_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362049228051885458" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">An up-to-date and innovative car, a name redolent of history. The name Mi.To has great evocative resonance for Alfa Romeo, since it was chosen as a sign of a deep-seated link between the past and future of the brand: between Milan, the city of design that brought the car's style into being, and Turin, which will be responsible for its industrial production. A decision that highlights the brand's strong desire to consolidate its Milanese roots.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Mi.To is the first car to be built since the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Alfa Romeo's icon of style and technology, from which it borrows certain characteristic traits: the particular shape of the unframed side windows, the three-lobed motif that distinguishes the front bumper, the shape of the headlights and the LED tail lights. The headlights and tail lights represent a distinctive personalised feature: a frame featuring different forms of material processing and colours to create an ultra-stylish eye-liner effect that underscores the car's style and aggression.<br /><br />The highly personal dashboard and seats ensure that the interior represents the ultimate expression of Italian style, welcoming yet sporty, with top-quality materials and the closest attention to detail.<br /><br />The greatest thought has also gone into defining the dimensions, which add up to a compact and dynamic shape: the Alfa Romeo Mi.To is 4.06 metres long, 1.44 metres high and 1.72 metres wide.<br /><br />Style, design, and more: performance and technology must always be top-of-the-range in an Alfa Romeo. As all the brand's models, the Alfa Romeo Mi.To is able to appeal to the most demanding customers with its exciting driveability, determined partly to the Alfa DNA system. This control acts on the engine, brakes, steering, suspension and gearbox, allowing three different vehicle behaviour modes based on the driving style best suited to the situation or the customer's wishes: supersporting (Dynamic), town driving (Normal), maximum safety even in difficult grip conditions (All-Weather). Mi.To is the first car in its segment to offer such innovative technological content.<br /><br />Great performances are guaranteed by a range of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), that currently range from 90 hp up to 155 hp, with the range due to be extended by even higher power ratings.<br /><br />Performance and handling have been developed and optimised to offer maximum driving satisfaction in complete safety. The Alfa Romeo Mi.To offers true Alfa Romeo sporting ride, featuring contractive suspensions - standard on all specifications and engines - that considerably reduce roll and maximum active, passive and preventive safety: VDC stability system as standard and a vehicle structure that is already designed to obtain the top EuroNCAP rating in the future.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-91077125875100897762009-07-24T08:19:00.001-07:002009-07-24T08:26:22.843-07:002009 Alfa Romeo Brera S<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKkM32fguQP94sObdweXoz289XPmRbyKRWkRciVAoiFOckdvcABXHQan3Ab9VnkUXd8CEbpXbEIJ-SiCpiNWjos1NO3RcEcJf8vAFqlftgcjXrEfaTiKRVbfcgVcc85B_9C-MdyeQPGQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKkM32fguQP94sObdweXoz289XPmRbyKRWkRciVAoiFOckdvcABXHQan3Ab9VnkUXd8CEbpXbEIJ-SiCpiNWjos1NO3RcEcJf8vAFqlftgcjXrEfaTiKRVbfcgVcc85B_9C-MdyeQPGQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362047645588260498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNE8Ls6luM7aB-2NPz-wEZmfDyU7oXUa88fwSf2ktiDc92N4jYJDvTO4QyDgLhKKxqa_zxhf9f4Oz65PsZKHfgf4y2POe3i8dqUxt54kp7hkleH-OaojQLVwIMN5GtzFFZ-19rNMYcZ9k/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNE8Ls6luM7aB-2NPz-wEZmfDyU7oXUa88fwSf2ktiDc92N4jYJDvTO4QyDgLhKKxqa_zxhf9f4Oz65PsZKHfgf4y2POe3i8dqUxt54kp7hkleH-OaojQLVwIMN5GtzFFZ-19rNMYcZ9k/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362047640207245378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9e9VPZfafxb4q1wznY1DVJqns6GAYhbOYkFEXc6EvHWdG7GY9p2Tt7prFzDTVvBCz8qScV1PTRIb-s91p_RgfdBZ4c-lAXRlfHNQoeRLi28fSycvYBxtIoL2mN1UQV7DGICMRmBngaqE/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9e9VPZfafxb4q1wznY1DVJqns6GAYhbOYkFEXc6EvHWdG7GY9p2Tt7prFzDTVvBCz8qScV1PTRIb-s91p_RgfdBZ4c-lAXRlfHNQoeRLi28fSycvYBxtIoL2mN1UQV7DGICMRmBngaqE/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362047635759474882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1vhQORuoFHwWjP9qyDlaUb0CAtiexXnJQh9cqJTYBpcZy_nSEp8Y1q3qIyhyphenhyphenFNBfKi91YEeuQr_cO3YOht7Mo-pnZJhamH-j3X-Lb5zdmznzFQxSuZeNHR5e4dMtDG498wwv_qObUrU/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1vhQORuoFHwWjP9qyDlaUb0CAtiexXnJQh9cqJTYBpcZy_nSEp8Y1q3qIyhyphenhyphenFNBfKi91YEeuQr_cO3YOht7Mo-pnZJhamH-j3X-Lb5zdmznzFQxSuZeNHR5e4dMtDG498wwv_qObUrU/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362047630769208898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghK3Um3b2PaUo6VwtED12N0i90ZkMVDGyFUVdRqj0oZMXvUqbt6WKKcLG6oyYQRx1vBUBSuNzULROtqKeLlxdPW-GET5S0QfBkX-sDbxCZmIqZqmkxuSpU_TPSx1n8KrfbFxT-vSXsxwk/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_06.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghK3Um3b2PaUo6VwtED12N0i90ZkMVDGyFUVdRqj0oZMXvUqbt6WKKcLG6oyYQRx1vBUBSuNzULROtqKeLlxdPW-GET5S0QfBkX-sDbxCZmIqZqmkxuSpU_TPSx1n8KrfbFxT-vSXsxwk/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_S_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_06.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362047625882940930" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Few sports cars are developed specifically for Britain's roads. Those that have been tend to become true 'driver's cars'. Alfa Romeo is planning for the new, limited edition Alfa Romeo Brera S to join those ranks.<br /><br />After a year of intensive suspension and chassis development at Prodrive, the world-leading motorsport specialist, the result is a sports coupe that subtly enhances all that is good about the original Alfa Romeo Brera, while bestowing it with outstanding driver feedback and handling.<br /><br />Distinctly different from the rest of the line-up, this unique addition to Alfa Romeo's UK range includes refined styling changes, inside and out. And to ensure ultimate exclusivity, production of the Alfa Romeo Brera S will be limited to just 500 individually numbered models.<br /><br />Power comes from a choice of two existing direct injection petrol engines - the 185 bhp 2.2 JTS and the 260 bhp 3.2 V6 JTS.<br /><br />Marketing director at Alfa Romeo UK, Nicholas Bernard, says: "Significantly, the Alfa Romeo Brera S isn't simply about brute force, it's about how the available power is transferred to the road and how the road surface is communicated back to the driver to bring new levels of sports handling and driver-focused confidence and involvement."<br /><br /><br />Briefed to make the Alfa Romeo Brera S less of a long-distance tourer and more sporty on UK roads, the engineering team at Prodrive developed a unique suspension set-up. Prodrive engineers meticulously experimented with spring rates and ride heights to match the reduced weights of the 2008 model year Alfa Breras. Then followed an extensive damper tuning exercise to achieve the desired ride/handling balance and steering response required by driving enthusiasts in the UK.<br /><br />According to Prodrive Project Leader, Peter Cambridge, the result is "a car that 'shrinks' around the driver and delivers all the fun and engagement of a sports car driving experience on A and B-roads. Yet, on motorways, offers a compliant and composed ride."<br /><br />The sports car driving experience is achieved by reducing roll and pitch, flattening the cornering attitude, and subsequently instilling confidence-inspiring steering.<br /><br />Peter Cambridge comments: "Our painstaking work with the spring set-up controls exactly how much the car pitches and rolls with every lump, bump, camber and pothole on our roads. Then we developed the dampers to control the rate at which the springs respond. Once we were satisfied with that, we set about really affecting the feel and response of the steering to inspire confidence."<br /><br />To reduce roll and pitch and achieve an even flatter cornering attitude, Prodrive commissioned bespoke Eibach coil springs and Bilstein dampers.<br /><br />Spring rates are increased by over 50 per cent compared to the standard Alfa Brera, giving the car a more nimble and agile feel, while the specially tuned gas-filled mono-tube dampers give tighter body control. A careful balance has been created to maintain good compliance over ridges and bumps in the road.<br /><br />At the same time, the suspension static geometry has also been revised to optimise steering and handling. These changes, together with new 19" alloy wheels and Pirelli PZero Nero tyres, have created a more responsive turn-in to corners, with increased driver feedback, allowing the driver to explore the dynamic limits of the car.<br /><br />To further enhance suspension geometry, the cars have been lowered by 10 mm front and rear. This lower centre of gravity helps reduce roll and improve cornering and braking performance. In addition, the lowered suspension gives the Alfa Romeo Brera S a more purposeful stance.<br /><br />At each corner of the Alfa Romeo Brera S, unique Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione-inspired, lightweight 19" alloy wheels have been fitted. Although the wheels are eye-catching, the all-new design was commissioned by Prodrive primarily for performance, rather than just cosmetic appeal. The reason is unsprung weight - the weight carried by the car on the 'road side' of the spring and shock absorber. This plays a significant role in the way the car steers, handles and transmits feedback to the driver.<br /><br />The lighter the wheel, the better it tracks undulations in the road surface without requiring heavy damping to control it. The unsprung weight has been further reduced by the adoption of hollow anti-roll bars and aluminium suspension components from the Factory.<br /><br />As a result, the weight of both Alfa Romeo Brera S models is lower than the rest of the range. The front-wheel drive 3.2 V6 JTS is almost 100 kg lighter than the Q4 version and the 2.2 JTS version weighs 35 kg less.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Brera S also sounds different from the standard range. The original characteristic growl of the V6 has been enhanced by careful redesign of the rear silencers. Thanks to a Holmholtz resonator connected in tandem with each silencer, the 2.2 JTS model now emits a sportier yet refined burble.<br /><br />The exhaust has been altered to mirror the shape of the rear lights. Finished with chrome embellishers, they feature a Prodrive logo on the tailpipe exterior. This is just one of several subtle exterior enhancements to the award-winning Alfa Romeo Brera, including Prodrive branded front stone deflectors, and a bespoke red 'S' or 'SV6' on the C-pillar.<br /><br />Inside the 3.2 V6 JTS Alfa Romeo Brera S, changes are more obvious. Not only are the supportive sports seats upholstered in soft black Frau® leather with red stitching, so are the dashboard fascia, door panels, steering wheel and gearlever. The centre console and instruments are faced in a dark finish. This interior can also be specified on the 2.2 JTS version.<br /><br />Foot pedals are fashioned from drilled aluminium and the headrest recess houses a limited edition Brera S aluminium plate, featuring the flags of Italy and Britain.<br /><br />For the record, the 2.2 JTS and 3.2 V6 JTS Alfa Romeo Brera S can reach 62 mph from rest in 8.6 and 7.0 seconds respectively, on the way to maximum speeds of 139 and 155 mph.<br /><br />The transition from Alfa Brera to Brera S takes place at Alfa Romeo UK's dedicated import centre, near Bristol, and is overseen by Prodrive.<br /><br />Nicholas Bernard says: "The standard Brera is well loved and delivers a great all-round driving experience. But the Alfa Romeo Brera S is deliberately honed, tuned and fettled for British roads and aimed directly at a dedicated audience of driving enthusiasts."<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-13482565889551603262009-07-24T08:14:00.001-07:002009-07-24T08:18:32.900-07:002009 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqQeZo5hHEv429U7vd23U0aL4eZPAgPSOYkN2novSQ6Or-AQuZeGyIGjoK-nAS-Ykdh4nZsxCQt9uJ7aUSjO15mf3UsXkj_wnBsTdr5Gv29dJQLAZ9IRYf2jD0C897F0FLP5KpDFhI-w/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqQeZo5hHEv429U7vd23U0aL4eZPAgPSOYkN2novSQ6Or-AQuZeGyIGjoK-nAS-Ykdh4nZsxCQt9uJ7aUSjO15mf3UsXkj_wnBsTdr5Gv29dJQLAZ9IRYf2jD0C897F0FLP5KpDFhI-w/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362045950951438578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CMYZy7-fAErthmWidgQPhyphenhyphen8LqmKG0uVGhH3odcCQfvIdjukBrXb-kJBD0LBpMV-irFTyOLp1lTi9i8mZq8YpO6yBPJy483-n1Y4r7E7Le91R5V8epZYN-xQ-0feU-ISBgoz5gIyIjwo/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CMYZy7-fAErthmWidgQPhyphenhyphen8LqmKG0uVGhH3odcCQfvIdjukBrXb-kJBD0LBpMV-irFTyOLp1lTi9i8mZq8YpO6yBPJy483-n1Y4r7E7Le91R5V8epZYN-xQ-0feU-ISBgoz5gIyIjwo/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362045952946198370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWW88uE3q0pXKROTHmpZP1qy40XdIT-qsxtu5eTlwOgo4Q4zhKqdN9pJo-PV8LphDihTpiWDE2jwe-z3rq0fVlzKoK9wOWkXqA6K-niVylEoN3vqetuKvbxFeQT2Tt4BaEvtU9YgjQsHA/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWW88uE3q0pXKROTHmpZP1qy40XdIT-qsxtu5eTlwOgo4Q4zhKqdN9pJo-PV8LphDihTpiWDE2jwe-z3rq0fVlzKoK9wOWkXqA6K-niVylEoN3vqetuKvbxFeQT2Tt4BaEvtU9YgjQsHA/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362045943797551490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MNHSucim3HYxSIUC1lGC2vEysjOmndCBy2kA6bV8qa0Qzovz8aIWzOVH-9MXDTCnQEDtd0EH25Xnup0-mARgrl19I6QhrGf4B5MK38cvNnRw9EGv8l0ONp1f2EIRinSX3Hq9yK9zF0o/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MNHSucim3HYxSIUC1lGC2vEysjOmndCBy2kA6bV8qa0Qzovz8aIWzOVH-9MXDTCnQEDtd0EH25Xnup0-mARgrl19I6QhrGf4B5MK38cvNnRw9EGv8l0ONp1f2EIRinSX3Hq9yK9zF0o/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362045940239728562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyUFBpZ1NQiEmqrPdRJ8x0VYj4FX44jOxeGIK23SVR6w7sHdq4QfxUprgOxhzmbPH40_nUnbij9BH40ttShyDh-ThJfpmkt-Iy9aXbmgM_g4kEeg3Tn-6GASF_dW_M0zIHrFx33XqQXg/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyUFBpZ1NQiEmqrPdRJ8x0VYj4FX44jOxeGIK23SVR6w7sHdq4QfxUprgOxhzmbPH40_nUnbij9BH40ttShyDh-ThJfpmkt-Iy9aXbmgM_g4kEeg3Tn-6GASF_dW_M0zIHrFx33XqQXg/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8C_Spider_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362045936964528594" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Alfa Romeo 8C Spider made its debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Like the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, the Gran Turismo which received resounding global praise, the new "discovery" will be produced in a limited edition run of 500.<br /><br />Elaborated by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, the new car re-affirms the brand's excellence in this sector, as shown by some Spider's being regarded among the most beautiful cars in global automotive history. Cars such as the Giulietta Spider from the 50's or the legendary Duetto made famous by "The Graduate" from 1967 with a young Dustin Hoffman. Today, it's the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider's turn to take centre stage and project into the future the values of technology and emotion which belong to the Alfa Romeo legacy.<br /><br />Obviously, the new vehicle inherits all the winning features of the Coupè version. Starting with the two "sport seats" setup and the fascinating exterior lines, which characterized by sculpted and finely designed bodywork, "dress" the automotive and mechanical excellence of the model.<br /><br />In detail, the marked dynamics of the vehicle are highlighted by the horizontal groove "built" into the bonnet at wheel level. The oversize wheels and powerful "muscles" of the rear mudguard accentuate the personality and force of the model, without diminishing the elegance of those fluid lines. Instead they highlight the formal beauty of the singular external features: the "teardrop" fog lights set like a precious jewel in the front mudguard, the front Led lights, a synthesis of technology and rationality, and the essential door handle.<br /><br /><br />Furthermore, in the front we can find the characteristic Alfa Romeo stylings, with a new interpretaion of the "whiskers" and shield. Without forgetting, that this innovative range anticipates the elements and proportions of the future Alfa Romeo cars, always with complete respect for the historical legacy of the brand.<br /><br />It's worth underlining that to reach these top levels of areo-dynamic efficiency, solutions which don't limit themselves to the design of the form have been adopted on the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. All the surfaces and profiles of the uprights and windows, together with the form and positioning of the rear-view mirrors, have been optimized using computer models and tests in wind tunnels and real-life environments. As a result, air flows round the vehicle following it's natural path, unhampered by corners and irregularities. The end result is a negative LC (lift coefficient) which like competition vehicles, contributes to stability at high speeds.<br /><br />But the peculiarity of this vehicle, is the hooded top fitted with electro-hydraulic automatic control (controllable via a button on the dashboard). The hooded top of the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is composed of two overlapping sheets: the external one is made with a multi-thread textile which can withstand the elements, whilst the interior has high sound-proofing qualities. Furthermore, the hooded roof-top, available in various colours, has been perfected aesthetically, aerodynamically and for acoustic comfort. It has also been perfected from a functional point of view, with specially developed film-reels to render more agile, rapid and secure any explanations of the functioning.<br /><br />In the interior, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider guarantees a sophisticated environment, thanks to the vast use of composite materials in the dashboard and internal panels, as well as the use of anatomical seats, produced in carbon fibres, that can be adjusted according to the physical characteristics of the driver (up to now, a feature only available to racing cars). Furthermore, for maximum possible personalization of the interior, the client can chose between different environments and aesthetic solutions. All distinguishable by the particular attention to detail and artisan workmanship: from the contrasting stitches, colour tone and exclusive matchings. The bucket seats are upholstered in Frau flower leather (an exclusive and innovative treatment of the weave, in which the leather is bound to a natural fibre, creating a look of great visual impact).<br /><br />In analogous fashion to the interior, the same care has been taken in realizing the exteriors: from the alloy wheels to the brake calipers, every detail can be chosen to your particular design, because every Alfa Romeo 8C Spider can only look similar to itself. An unmistakable car made to measure for the owner's personality. The unique and un-repeatable Alfa Romeo 8C Spider announces the pleasure of a sporty drive with full respect for the brand's legacy.<br /><br />Like in the best Alfa Romeo tradition, hidden under this pretty "dress" is the best of what's available in the field of mechanics and propulsions. Firstly, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider has a rigid and light structure (the compact frame is made in steel for maximum torsion to guarantee a drive which is always precise and sure, whilst the body is in carbon fibre). We are dealing with a choice motivated by the need to reduce as much as possible the weight but also to optimize the centre of gravity for agility and drive-ability in the more demanding journeys.<br /><br />Still under the banner of sophisticated technology, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider adopts the new "8 cylinder mated to a 6-speed gearbox with 90°" and a capacity of 4691 cm3 which has been designed with one specific aim: guarantee extraordinary performances without relinquishing the fluidity of the gearshift or the ease of use in any driving context. Like so, a powerful and progressive propulsion is born with a top power of 450 CV at 7.000 rpm and a maximum torque of 7.500 rpm. This engine has been mated to a self-shifting 6-speed gearshift (with computerized selection of the gears via levers behind the steering-wheel), and a self-blocking differential unit.<br /><br />As in the legendary Formula 1 vehicles from the 50's, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider sports the Transaxle design which guarantees the best equilibrium in the partioning of weight. The propulsion is placed in the rear whilst the gearshift is placed behind along the differential and hydraulic motor unit. The Transaxle design foresees a tight connection between motor and gearshift, which is fitted with a self-blocking differential. The two groups are linked by a tubular element, at the interior of which rotates the transmission driving shaft: in this manner the load is distributed in an optimal manner between the front and rear suspension.<br /><br />So much power can only be entrusted to an excellent braking system: the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is fitted with carbo-ceramic Brembo (CCM), 380 mm in diameter on the front-wheels and 360 mm on the back-wheels. This solution guarantees a powerful brake action even in the most intense uses. The marked reduction in weight, in comparison to a traditional set-up, reduces the masses unsupported by the vehicle and so improves the dynamic performance and driving comfort. Furthermore, the mono-block calipers guarantee maximum rigidity and minimal deformation, given the high loads generated by the pressure of the pistons on the brake-linings.<br /><br />Therefore, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider "declares itself Alfa" all the way, confirming control and driving pleasure with no compromises. Since always, gear comfort and dynamic performance are qualities specific to Alfa Romeo cars: in this case they have become veritable strong points. Thanks to for example, the suspensions which foresee a high wishbone suspension with brackets and uprights in forged aluminium, that act as a supplementary strut for alignment control.<br /><br />Contributing also to the brilliant road control are specially developed 20" tyres to insure excellent performance, the tyres have a: 245/35 front-suspension and a rear-suspension of 285/35. Fitted on perforated rims in fluid moulded aluminium to ensure lightness and maximum brake ventilation efficiency. Lastly, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider uses an evolved VDC Alfa Romeo traction and stability system, which ensures the driver feels at one with his car.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-1762967748448807792009-07-24T08:09:00.000-07:002009-07-24T08:13:24.052-07:002009 Alfa Romeo 159<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcIPHVZYOrYrUKzlJlnwpQDPYBuUb4ZxDaJy4RvLQjqOsIiJSE4PfAug3ytKCh5xRrRLmIID6mhyphenhyphenMr8-DOOKNKZcuTnyIwemck3xS62GwYyq59VW_2ACdMJsWDeKrh3f28-dfdBGqjbds/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcIPHVZYOrYrUKzlJlnwpQDPYBuUb4ZxDaJy4RvLQjqOsIiJSE4PfAug3ytKCh5xRrRLmIID6mhyphenhyphenMr8-DOOKNKZcuTnyIwemck3xS62GwYyq59VW_2ACdMJsWDeKrh3f28-dfdBGqjbds/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362044735127525026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43TPrcr24CGXcs82732cm-_TtW3iYi6Xoy1C_yAtRKXORg2i663OemjnprkP_qSbYsO0KFxiCzAWJRvvNmsQ7NVAJk14bj8AEbrk1ycZmTc7vwVUntUEJrqkDf1T3T3hMSsQN2KNZCOU/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43TPrcr24CGXcs82732cm-_TtW3iYi6Xoy1C_yAtRKXORg2i663OemjnprkP_qSbYsO0KFxiCzAWJRvvNmsQ7NVAJk14bj8AEbrk1ycZmTc7vwVUntUEJrqkDf1T3T3hMSsQN2KNZCOU/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362044726107098242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijt1Hielyk510wuspXq-SMWK0DC5X79vu-zG0_xmQlbOlvU0m93QqxSvhuDdnlHqwL1n8IAm6dt-zo8Q_hrC5x4NfnuWI_uTvZF4QxeI4F_459dDqtlfDbjjTowSumsigFC_z2UdUCEmI/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijt1Hielyk510wuspXq-SMWK0DC5X79vu-zG0_xmQlbOlvU0m93QqxSvhuDdnlHqwL1n8IAm6dt-zo8Q_hrC5x4NfnuWI_uTvZF4QxeI4F_459dDqtlfDbjjTowSumsigFC_z2UdUCEmI/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362044714642603202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_HMEMnHXi2t6WyfDcEz32Fegt5xFUAYLgNasJbnmFPHxi4IE79_flIM1zCGTy56IsALiiOFuvrtCRXSAuLeeVFk_gyjY4mjQ9SqkzdWSaliD0izqDqMZYfymtFR9Kfhhhy6SddKC8rU/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_HMEMnHXi2t6WyfDcEz32Fegt5xFUAYLgNasJbnmFPHxi4IE79_flIM1zCGTy56IsALiiOFuvrtCRXSAuLeeVFk_gyjY4mjQ9SqkzdWSaliD0izqDqMZYfymtFR9Kfhhhy6SddKC8rU/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362044716190961586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVi6O4sdaiZpWVAroIdUqMAgzGinHDDi9dHu22VBV6W5kYImPMvdQL4SiWHOJJ9iXwXEQc49Xt5FkqwNekAaCwqodj_0MR9IaMwnR1pnN8n7LplRv51tO-gCmVtN-mazMkUO9omAM2MI/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVi6O4sdaiZpWVAroIdUqMAgzGinHDDi9dHu22VBV6W5kYImPMvdQL4SiWHOJJ9iXwXEQc49Xt5FkqwNekAaCwqodj_0MR9IaMwnR1pnN8n7LplRv51tO-gCmVtN-mazMkUO9omAM2MI/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_2009_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362044707534360514" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Alfa Romeo 159 is an exclusive sedan combining refined Italian style with the "elegant sportiness" of Alfa Romeo. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon on the other hand combines the style, performance and handling of a genuine sports car with the flexibility of use and luggage space versatility of a prestigious station wagon.<br /><br />The versions exhibited offer two new Euro 5 compliant engines which will be available from the beginning of April: the 1.75 liter 200 HP TBi engine and the 2.0 liter 170 HP JTDM engine. In detail, the Alfa Romeo 159 is fitted with the new 1.75 liter TBi engine (Euro 5) - maximum output 200 HP from 4750 to 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 320 Nm at 1400 rpm - giving it a maximum speed of 235 km/h and acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in barely 7.7 seconds.<br /><br />The powerful Alfa Romeo 159 sedan is offered in the TI sporting version, featuring lowered geometry, bigger tires, 19 inch alloy rims, miniskirts and large aluminum brakes with red calipers. So, a very determined-looking car with a decidedly "ground-hugging" look. Inside, the TI environment is recognizable from the shaped sports seats in perforated leather with the Alfa Romeo logo stitched in red, plus the steering wheel with sports grip and the gear knob covered in leather with red stitching.<br /><br />The internal coverings are black and the insignia are in "brushed dark aluminum". The same impression of sportiness appears in the instrument panel graphics, the pedals and the aluminum scuff plate with TI logo. Finally, this particular version comes with high-end equipment including triple-zone climate control, VDC system with Electronic Q2, Blue&Me Nav GPS and entertainment system, Bose Hi-Fi system and Cruise Control.<br /><br />Next to this car, the public can admire an Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon equipped with the new 2.0 liter 170 HP JTDM engine (Euro 5). With this engine, the car can reach 216 km/h and takes 9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. The version displayed at Geneva is a Sport which is differentiated from the outside by the exclusive 18 inch alloy rims with the new "Turbine" design.<br /><br />Inside, the eye is caught by the sports steering wheel with radio commands, the gear knob covered in leather with black stitching and the new sports seats covered in leather. Giving a further impression of sportiness, the head lining, the parcel shelf and the pillar fairings are black, while the badges are in "brushed aluminum" and the instrument panel employs "sporty" graphics. Finally, the equipment (standard and optional) offered on this car is very high-spec: triple-zone climate control, Cruise Control, VDC system (with Electronic Q2), Bose Hi-Fi system, GPS system (with telephone and voice commands), and Visibility Pack (rain, mist and twilight sensors).<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-31653867727701164412009-07-24T08:04:00.000-07:002009-07-24T08:09:05.241-07:002007 Alfa Romeo GT Q2<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcf8Col8HoxhAHi12BfKPOCfAkVNze3JbBrGzX2ejuFmOBvZPu4C_-dinu4oBGr5cQGMAAeSfYW3WkjXCMvMDIOQlFjXuaKsIZCszI7EZUSSvWi6Dx7ADwFEv61dHZxDVRFHzA64xhHw/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_0a.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcf8Col8HoxhAHi12BfKPOCfAkVNze3JbBrGzX2ejuFmOBvZPu4C_-dinu4oBGr5cQGMAAeSfYW3WkjXCMvMDIOQlFjXuaKsIZCszI7EZUSSvWi6Dx7ADwFEv61dHZxDVRFHzA64xhHw/s400/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_0a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362043513822441746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrRky5JfDscZprdJTEVGaMKYzYX2gXUCjMHaQB3gYSfHxegV1FI96Q7Pff03p0KVYaft2t9fHWEOcsyY7xluHlgvU5teIekGrMLa3e5r0T_KT4LOlLJ-5HC8jcte0m4GAsqGvflNA9zQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrRky5JfDscZprdJTEVGaMKYzYX2gXUCjMHaQB3gYSfHxegV1FI96Q7Pff03p0KVYaft2t9fHWEOcsyY7xluHlgvU5teIekGrMLa3e5r0T_KT4LOlLJ-5HC8jcte0m4GAsqGvflNA9zQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362043507323051762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgwLA1i1KlCA1wLwBYs9fyY-XUQ7pKgT5V73HbDOEtwP4emTdFrqXeQa2aCWKbQaTb0K5JzzxGcPdDrSWFquY1ycs7w7WGmteVlSXgKhtbMsyFHdDrj7HXjVZnG3IGHfCkfg38S0-VFc/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgwLA1i1KlCA1wLwBYs9fyY-XUQ7pKgT5V73HbDOEtwP4emTdFrqXeQa2aCWKbQaTb0K5JzzxGcPdDrSWFquY1ycs7w7WGmteVlSXgKhtbMsyFHdDrj7HXjVZnG3IGHfCkfg38S0-VFc/s400/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362043506588443554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhow-eNGLpQagUbG-hIEpFfgpUNBOgKcc7W14igFWwWuppo8PzV7lGD8JXkRRs53tuhxmXAdvHK8jP7ysv3OLrXFgPJi-zntM4Lb1CJvhIrLaByUhH_Yxq8DIZIyZxnm9XkifeTXE_QxWc/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhow-eNGLpQagUbG-hIEpFfgpUNBOgKcc7W14igFWwWuppo8PzV7lGD8JXkRRs53tuhxmXAdvHK8jP7ysv3OLrXFgPJi-zntM4Lb1CJvhIrLaByUhH_Yxq8DIZIyZxnm9XkifeTXE_QxWc/s400/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362043496519620786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6Wjl2ISlf3Sybf0lt1E_zwQ5A2CbO9x1Bai6G4hIuKlfDkxEQWvGjieuyAkKPExSVwcGRIq6DrFZxU7AAcV1hIvcceEPUvvka42ME4qzCeOl1AEffFBex1sfpqiJv3HExGXNa-GDieY/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6Wjl2ISlf3Sybf0lt1E_zwQ5A2CbO9x1Bai6G4hIuKlfDkxEQWvGjieuyAkKPExSVwcGRIq6DrFZxU7AAcV1hIvcceEPUvvka42ME4qzCeOl1AEffFBex1sfpqiJv3HExGXNa-GDieY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-GT_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362043492761654994" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Alfa Romeo presents the self-locking front differential ('Q2'), which improves all the strong points of a front-wheel drive system in terms of active safety, increasing driving enjoyment and control. The innovative system provides some of the advantages typical of four-wheel drive, but at a significantly lower cost and weight.<br /><br />The system is now available exclusively with the 150 bhp JTDM engine on the Alfa Romeo 147 and Alfa Romeo GT, but will subsequently be extended to other models in the Alfa Romeo range. It is a step forward that reflects the current state of the art of turbodiesel technology which, since 1997, the year that the Alfa Romeo 156 JTD was launched (the first car to adopt Common Rail technology), has seen a considerable increase in torque delivery to the wheels even on compact cars. Alfa Romeo has developed the sophisticated 'Q2' system to guarantee maximum control and traction in all driving conditions.<br /><br />In addition to the new transmission, the Alfa Romeo 147 Q2 is also identified externally by a number of stylistic details: satin finish whiskers, grille and mirror housings, special 17" alloys, a rear spoiler, chromed exhaust terminal, lower stance and the 'Q2' logo at the rear. Inside, this version has a particularly sporty outfit underlined by instruments with red scale background and white lighting, leather upholstery with red stitching on the steering wheel, gear lever and hand brake gaiters, grey anthracite trims on the steering wheel and central console, special 'Q2' heel-high strips and aluminium pedals. The equipment of the Alfa Romeo 147 Q2 is completed by radio controls on the steering wheel, cruise control, the VDC system, 6 airbags and a Bose® Hi-Fi system.<br /><br /><br />The Alfa Romeo GT Q2 version, on the other hand, has specific 18" rims, dual chromed exhaust terminals, satin finish grille, whiskers and mirror housings, low stance and the 'Q2' logo on the tailgate.<br /><br />The styling of the interior underlines this version's sporty character: an instrument panel with a red background and white lighting, black leather seats with red stitching and the Alfa Romeo logo, the steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake gaiters in black leather with red stitching, special 'Q2' heel-high strips, grey anthracite facia trims and aluminium pedals. And finally, radio controls on the steering wheel, radio with CD and MP3 player, and a Bose® Hi-Fi system with sub-woofer are all standard.<br /><br />The introduction of the 'Q2' versions of the Alfa Romeo 147 and Alfa Romeo GT extends the range of the two models which are enjoying great popularity with public and critics, not only achieving their set goals but exceeding every expectation. For example, in almost three years on the market, the Alfa Romeo GT has acquired over 55,000 customers in Europe, which underlines that the model has earned itself an important space in a fiercely competitive market segment.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo 147 is even more successful; since 2000, more than 500,000 have been bought by European motorists. And we cannot overlook the accolades from the trade press which, to date, has awarded the car a total of 32 prizes, acknowledging the car's ability to express a new concept of sportiness in which elegance, comfort, safety and refined technology converge. Prizes from the critics include: the title of 'Car of the Year 2001', 'Volante d'Oro', 'Trophées du design 2000', and 'Auto importado del Año en Brasil 2002'; while those awarded by readers include: 'Auto Europa' in 2001, and 'L'auto che preferisco' in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo GT and Alfa Romeo 147 have kept their promise, achieving important goals. The merit certainly goes to the sound foundations on which the models are built: the best elements of Italian design, sophisticated engineering and the many engine-gearbox combinations which have been constantly updated and added to, maintaining public interest high at all times, as the debut of the 'Q2' version underlines.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-52701769110856442012009-07-24T07:59:00.000-07:002009-07-24T08:04:12.983-07:002007 Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5I8ioMyb0Hxo7IlOQBNcU4rdoL0TEzurx8_3Jtm4XgFsNFjIOLmjAO9HFd8fF9ZoEba2iVYwcPcbHYtVFoPAPMDCjTifNA5fH5bXcGEwS3wbsDnVXPVMEU18lA9JmC1xIjNmc33fvYnk/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5I8ioMyb0Hxo7IlOQBNcU4rdoL0TEzurx8_3Jtm4XgFsNFjIOLmjAO9HFd8fF9ZoEba2iVYwcPcbHYtVFoPAPMDCjTifNA5fH5bXcGEwS3wbsDnVXPVMEU18lA9JmC1xIjNmc33fvYnk/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362042388407117778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxT2EPu93XXwLEsrXp9etgbCsa2S8VozuYZ8rsJFtV8YyNYlt6Gi3oUSg2LoAGsm-rrWgeMwuDvpP8OEKrt_tSlT5SZBipFrKf5kjSkGq1kmeotiDa9g0oH9g9X9uIwiZpS5duy_W9IM/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxT2EPu93XXwLEsrXp9etgbCsa2S8VozuYZ8rsJFtV8YyNYlt6Gi3oUSg2LoAGsm-rrWgeMwuDvpP8OEKrt_tSlT5SZBipFrKf5kjSkGq1kmeotiDa9g0oH9g9X9uIwiZpS5duy_W9IM/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362042384989336386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbY_hN-k3vTUE7wNZQlefpin5ySsf6LEP7GfT6-hX3PYjeCRewtTzKguI279c8A-9Tkf3376l3p_xMkIRKytPTwwEiBLvpPcnJUsWo4melmrXyYbQnX1BPlU7jBovi6Og_fFGuZr-P514/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbY_hN-k3vTUE7wNZQlefpin5ySsf6LEP7GfT6-hX3PYjeCRewtTzKguI279c8A-9Tkf3376l3p_xMkIRKytPTwwEiBLvpPcnJUsWo4melmrXyYbQnX1BPlU7jBovi6Og_fFGuZr-P514/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362042375871417858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihtD9QDGmDe0MSAi55z1CHrS-eYuVHmC0MrxO5H1np9FQ46np0yP74sv-Bc_mlVCVW7PsHaarlQfD5JDZ9hqtk8M3p1oX2q7IbG82mfrH9W6r7MbpXvZbwgIrY_t5nbhk7f3cmdUQ8T4/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihtD9QDGmDe0MSAi55z1CHrS-eYuVHmC0MrxO5H1np9FQ46np0yP74sv-Bc_mlVCVW7PsHaarlQfD5JDZ9hqtk8M3p1oX2q7IbG82mfrH9W6r7MbpXvZbwgIrY_t5nbhk7f3cmdUQ8T4/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362042371411143026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkujFnvd0jEZmXLJ5AYnEzZAQv00LGpbFlcrU7N0wRT-LcpL7OH6P0YSvyS67iptx-mrrKyxm_w6sW9SQ9giCyEnzUwjfCHLOhufKBYHUKsre5Jr2YsW5QwXCFRsCoVPhqGdV21OMHJQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkujFnvd0jEZmXLJ5AYnEzZAQv00LGpbFlcrU7N0wRT-LcpL7OH6P0YSvyS67iptx-mrrKyxm_w6sW9SQ9giCyEnzUwjfCHLOhufKBYHUKsre5Jr2YsW5QwXCFRsCoVPhqGdV21OMHJQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-8c_Competizione_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362042364649290834" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">The definitive version of the gorgeous exclusive Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Gran Turismo car that is to be produced in a limited edition makes its debut in Paris. The car, designed by Alfa Romeo, is directly derived from the concept car that aroused such admiration at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and has benefited from the best technical and industrial know-how that the Alfa-Maserati Sports Centre can offer. The cooperative venture between both manufacturers was conducted with a view to ensuring integration between the Alfa Romeo design departments and the Maserati production departments.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is inspired by Alfa Romeo's glorious past, projecting its brand values of technology and emotion into the future. The historical allusions begin with the evocative name, recalling the great sporting tradition of Alfa Romeo. The 8C code was used to identify cars (racing and on-road) of the Thirties and Forties equipped with the revolutionary eight cylinder engine produced by the famous designer Vittorio Jano. The term 'Competizione' is intended as a homage to the '6C 2500 Competizione', a sports coupé driven in 1950 by the duo Fangio and Zanardi in the famous Mille Miglia race.<br /><br /><br />The name, '8C Competizione' is not an arbitrary invention but a distinctive mark of Alfa Romeo's own sporting history. A veritable legend that has arisen out of the innumerable victories won on circuits throughout the world through the skill of men and their passion for racing, engine research and advanced technology and a reawakened taste for new challenges.<br /><br />This link with the values of Alfa Romeo's history adds extra poignancy to the term 'Competizione'; when projected into the future it represents the sense of constant dynamism that distinguishes a brand engaged in a quest for excellence, increased competitiveness and technological innovation. This is the explanation behind the role of the new car, which is not a point of arrival but a point of departure designed to reaffirm Alfa Romeo's unique place in the world: its ability to match a thrilling shape to driving satisfaction.<br /><br />Styling and aerodynamics: tradition and innovation<br /><br />The attractive shape created by the Alfa Romeo Style Centre makes this car with its two bucket seats unique in the Gran Turismo scenario. The designers have worked hard to ensure that the aerodynamic and performance demands have not altered the car's original concept. The style maintains an incredibly clean shape, uncluttered by any element interfering with the overall harmony.<br /><br />The solutions introduced on the Alfa Romeo 8C to achieve the highest levels of aerodynamic efficiency are not limited to the shape. Air wraps around the car and follows its natural course, unhindered by corners and unevenness. All the pillar and glass surfaces and profiles together with the door mirror shape and position have been optimised by mathematical modelling and also by wind tunnel tests and tests on actual models. Much attention has been devoted to the creation of a ground effect that has allowed a negative Cz (lift coefficient) to help increase stability at high speed, as on racing cars.<br /><br />The compact dimensions concentrate the aggression of a car designed to ensure maximum driving efficiency.<br /><br />The car surfaces are highly sculpted and skilfully moulded. In detail, the body is given extra dynamism by the horizontal furrow cut into the side above the front wheelarch. The big wheels and powerful musculature of the rear wings emphasise the model's personality and strength without detracting from the lines that flow smoothly, almost as though to underscore the formal good looks of the individual exterior details: the drop-shaped headlight embedded, gem-like, in the front wing, the led tail-lights that are a blend of technology and rationalism, the spare door handle. The front end still displays the distinctive Alfa Romeo traits, with a new interpretation of the 'whiskers' and shield.<br /><br />The innovative shape heralds the details and proportions of future Alfa Romeo cars but is also redolent with past thrills and historical allusions: the 33 Coupé Stradale, the Giulia TZ and many other great names of motoring history. The Alfa Romeo style centre also developed new colours to emphasise the shape of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione that match the car's sinuous shape while also suggesting modernity and a hint of technology.<br /><br />8 cylinder 4.7 engine: Italian 'belcanto'<br /><br />The engine is the beating heart of any Alfa Romeo. In this case it takes the form of a brand new 90° V 8 cylinder unit with a cylinder capacity of 4691 cc that was designed with one aim in mind: to ensure extraordinary performance while still offering a smooth drive and being usable in all circumstances, from the track to city traffic.<br /><br />The top engine performance figures may be summarised as a maximum power output of 450 bhp at 7000 rpm, a peak torque of 470 Nm at 4750 rpm and a top speed of 7500 rpm.<br /><br />The layout of internal fluid movements and the cylinder head cooling system is designed to achieve high duct permeability and effective intake load cooling to maximise volumetric efficiency and engine performance.<br /><br />Harmonisation of the intake and exhaust geometry together with the introduction of continuous variable valve timing on the intake camshafts and optimisation of the combustion chamber and engine calibration means that 80% of torque is available from 2000 rpm.<br /><br />In sporty driving conditions over mixed routes, the power unit offers impressively short response times due to the high permeability of the intake duct and the low inertia of the flywheel-twin plate clutch system.<br /><br />A crankshaft with counterweights at 90°, fully balanced through careful selection of connecting rods and pistons, ensures the engine runs with low vibration levels.<br /><br />The engine block and base assembly is in aluminium with 5 main bearings to ensure the structure is very rigid with little loss due to friction. The cylinder heads are also in aluminium alloy.<br /><br />All the ducts (water, oil, secondary air) are cast directly into the engine to produce a system with great rigidity, low dimensions and guarantees of safe installation, i.e. great reliability.<br /><br />Casting accessory systems into the main engine casting and the use of very rigid, thick-walled components ensures that little noise radiates from the engine and the components are very reliable.<br /><br />Longitudinal engine packaging has also received particular attention, as evidenced by the introduction of a single chain timing system that guarantees exceptional lifetime dependability.<br /><br />Special attention has also been devoted to the acoustic definition and tuning of the intake and exhaust in the quest for a sound timbre that enhances the car's character and makes it unmistakable. The result is a full, distinctive sound, emphasised by the permeable intake system and an exhaust system with electronically controlled valves that enhance the car's sound without infringing any type-approval or environmental constraints.<br /><br />Transmission, robotised gearbox and self-locking differential<br /><br />The engineers used a layout familiar from other Alfa Romeo cars on the 8C Competizione: the transaxle architecture with gearbox at the rear that is an acknowledged asset of Alfa Romeo cars. This layout allows outstanding dynamic performance while also offering the active safety for which Alfa Romeo cars are fabled.<br /><br />The engine-gearbox unit is designed in accordance with a transaxle configuration that ensures the weight distribution is very effective for vehicle handling. Due to the small axial engine size and the integration with frame components from the drawing board, the entire power unit can be housed well back to ensure the required sporty configuration.<br /><br />The 6-speed gearbox with computerised speed selection by means of levers behind the steering wheel is designed to ensure ultra-slick gear shifts and may be used in Manual-Normal; Manual-Sport; Automatic-Normal; Automatic-Sport and Ice modes. The self-locking differential allows acceleration and stability to be managed with extraordinary efficiency in all situations.<br /><br />Suspension, wheels and braking system<br /><br />In the very best Alfa Romeo tradition, the engineering is directly derived from the race track. The suspension on the new model is no exception, with a double wishbone layout, forged aluminium axle carrier and arms and extra strut for toe-in control.<br /><br />The braking system offers perforated, ventilated discs with aluminium brake callipers to ensure prompt, effective braking even with heavy use. To ensure the car stays glued to the road, it is fitted with 20" tyres specially developed to ensure outstanding performance: 245/35 at the front and 285/35 at the rear, fitted on perforated rims in fluid moulded aluminium to ensure lightness and maximum brake ventilation efficiency.<br /><br />To ensure the car is entertaining and safe in any driving condition, the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione comes with the latest Alfa Romeo VDC, an advanced stability and traction control system to ensure the driver feels at one with his car.<br /><br />Rigid, light structure<br /><br />A rigid, light structure is the rule when configuring a good high performance car. This is also the guiding principle behind the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In detail, the compact frame is in steel to achieve the greatest torsional rigidity to ensure an accurate, safe drive at all times while the body is in carbon fibre. This choice was motivated by the need to minimise weights while also optimising the car's centre of gravity for better agility and handling on demanding routes.<br /><br />Interiors: personality and technology<br /><br />The car's distinctive look comes from extensive use of composite materials on the facia and interior panels. This is a technical choice but also reinforces the car's spirit and emphasises its personality. The same thinking lies behind the adoption of anatomical seats made out of carbon fibre that can be adjusted and customised on the basis of the driver's physical characteristics (a facility previously reserved for racing cars).<br /><br />Everything is designed and produced to ensure the greatest user-friendliness for the driver and whoever is lucky enough to share the thrill: relaxed driving position, intuitive instruments that are always visible, robotised gear levers secured to the steering column and easy to reach without removing your hands from the sporty steering wheel.<br /><br />The carefully-crafted and detailed finish naturally allows the car to be customised to the driver's taste and a choice of different interior environments is available.<br /><br />The absolute satisfaction of a sporty drive<br /><br />To see it is to love it: wide tyres, low-slung ride and styling of poised aggression. To die for, in fact. Hear the engine and weep: a full, convincing throaty roar. Now all that remains is to sit behind the wheel, engage first gear and you are off to try out your Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. You are left with one doubt: how will you drive a sports model whose bonnet conceals a 4700 cc eight cylinder engine hat unleashes 450 bhp of power and 470 Nm of torque when you touch the accelerator. The unexpected answer is: with great ease - even more easily, simply and instinctively than your normal car in fact. Provided you allow yourself the time and satisfaction (because this is about pleasure, after all) of getting used to the more direct controls and prompter responses: the sort you could only expect from a true sports car on mixed routes or - even more so - on the track where speed and transverse acceleration are much more controllable.<br /><br />The new Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is self-avowedly an Alfa in its uncompromising sense of control and driving satisfaction. Driving comfort and dynamic behaviour have always been specific features of Alfa Romeo cars: on this car, they amount to a real strength.<br /><br />Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione: a legendary name for a unique car<br /><br />Since the very beginning, the Alfa Romeo spirit has been driven by a constant quest for technical perfection, achieving performances that are better and better. This is all about the engine: the beating heart of every Alfa Romeo car. Racetracks throughout the world have provided the perfect backdrops for truly unique technical and technological progress, with Alfa Romeo always occupying the highest position on the winners' podium.<br /><br />The key to Alfa Romeo's engineering prominence was the 8 cylinder engine developed during the first half of the Twenties by a young engineer named Vittorio Jano. His original brief was to revise the 6 cylinder engine to meet the needs of standard production model buyers and also to stand up to the competition offered by rival manufacturers in races.<br /><br />The first 8C was tested in 1923, with the P1, already fitted with a compressor and twin spark ignition, and then the P2. Its debut could not have gone better: in 1925 the Alfa Romeo P2 won first place in the first World Championship. The positive effects of these innovations were not restricted to the engines of production cars but the glory of this result was included in the 'Alfa Romeo - Milan' badge in the form of the laurel crown that was to adorn all Alfa Romeo cars from that day on.<br /><br />At the beginning of the Thirties, the powerfully reliable 8 cylinder engines - now in light alloy - purred like cats under the bonnets of stylish cabriolets and coupes (whose bodies were built by the Milanese Zagato and Castagna) and roared like lions in the dust of races such as the Mille Miglia and Targa Florio, that added to the impressive list of victories. The thrilling wins achieved by the Alfa Romeo 8C in 1931, 1932, 1933 and 1934 at Le Mans deserve special attention (the car was later called the 'Le Mans' in the wake of these great successes).<br /><br />The 8 cylinder engine achieved its technical peak in the Alfa Romeo Tipo B engine, known as the 'P3' to highlight its technological relationship with the P2. Campari, Nuvolari, Caracciola, Borzacchini, Marinoni, Guidotti and Fagioli were just some of the champions who owed their successes to the 1932 and 1934 versions of the 8C engine in the face of the challenges posed by the most prestigious circuits in the world.<br /><br />The continual progress and consistent technical research culminated in the 8C 2900, the unbeaten star of racing from the Mille Miglia to the Le Mans 24 hour. The car, an extremely stylish 8C with its body built by Touring especially for Le Mans, was driven peerlessly by its driver Biondetti. This engine was exceptionally long-lived: an 8C 2900 B driven by Biondetti and Romano won the Mille Miglia again in 1947, proving yet again and over an exceptionally arduous route, that Alfa Romeo engines were possessed of truly extraordinary power and reliability.<br /><br />World War II only halted the victorious progress of the 158 for a short period. The legendary 'Alfetta', a distillate of superlative automotive engineering qualities, first saw the light in 1946. In the words of Juan Manuel Fangio, driving this 8 cylinder car was like 'holding the bow of a Stradivarius in your hands'. First the 158 and later the 159 brought Alfa Romeo laurels in the first two modern Formula 1 world championships, with Nino Farina in 1950 and with Fangio in 1951.<br /><br />After the Formula 1 victories, Alfa Romeo decided to withdraw from racing to devote itself to the demands put on it by its latest arrival, the 1900 and later the Giulietta range. 1967 saw the return of the powerful 8 cylinder engine fitted to racing 33 models and responsible for the attractive, resolute shape of the road version of the 33. This car also enjoyed a very encouraging racing debut, with Teodoro Zeccoli taking top position on the winners' podium after the uphill race in Fleron, Belgium, in a 33/2 Sport Prototype.<br /><br />Other 33 cars met with considerable success on tracks and circuits throughout the world during the Seventies. This technical perfection was transferred to standard production cars such as the Montreal, a car of great prestige and performance, whose 8 Cylinder engine was derived from the unit fitted to the 33 models used for racing. In 1977, the 8 cylinder engine was fitted to a limited series of the Alfetta GTV, produced by Autodelta which thus continued the sporting tradition applied to engine production.<br /><br />Now the legendary heart of that engine comes back to beat under the bonnet of the new Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-37655427674361444132009-07-24T07:26:00.000-07:002009-07-24T07:54:41.958-07:002007 Alfa Romeo 147 Q2<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7aAOD_JHpfidyWsRAZNc3f0JoNR0qwHKFdAOrhnnh_buRaoRNK7aZNikt1LjaJInBZQuQQTEUG_Ih0NJ0WznkRvIOtHSnv6xQzB5J_NOJCwb6BPP_jBr0A8eCTJBi_x-ehkwv0YH4KQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7aAOD_JHpfidyWsRAZNc3f0JoNR0qwHKFdAOrhnnh_buRaoRNK7aZNikt1LjaJInBZQuQQTEUG_Ih0NJ0WznkRvIOtHSnv6xQzB5J_NOJCwb6BPP_jBr0A8eCTJBi_x-ehkwv0YH4KQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362033719131507122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSVz89b8RNYDAnQg7QXqWlI7NQAEu8GjSptCzljX8La9PgAIdx3900UKzUKB89u6Q8wLRKjGj-sgUVWXCHmtsYFtkYAlkdxjYYABGfrMbNzjeC1gPT1Ed5CTDeuZUB-22Iw76mCMlJLQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSVz89b8RNYDAnQg7QXqWlI7NQAEu8GjSptCzljX8La9PgAIdx3900UKzUKB89u6Q8wLRKjGj-sgUVWXCHmtsYFtkYAlkdxjYYABGfrMbNzjeC1gPT1Ed5CTDeuZUB-22Iw76mCMlJLQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362033710277962866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic86VqRda11B7pepzoWOv3R7X3HnDWPd7HqN-dxF1d55_LYCivYDFWuscgYupzuJvsqHexiHoVFAGu2rcsGygtkqOndDL5TDVuo-u4PJu6z_EmWUC8qQ8ltenZjXuyJw_e4XWR8-0LxLk/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic86VqRda11B7pepzoWOv3R7X3HnDWPd7HqN-dxF1d55_LYCivYDFWuscgYupzuJvsqHexiHoVFAGu2rcsGygtkqOndDL5TDVuo-u4PJu6z_EmWUC8qQ8ltenZjXuyJw_e4XWR8-0LxLk/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362033706496347426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUrY6VmEKpSFI7254tzmk-7-PUY_xyZ5MsilQWgaqOdhta0QEY5Z6qQmBAb5QbC5Q9OpNQqK-eyXwUn-8W5gPmxG_OFyhLeo2s2VNblRryaTRHDfTc7xZub0WjfG8fEoG9lcs4xtcZRo/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUrY6VmEKpSFI7254tzmk-7-PUY_xyZ5MsilQWgaqOdhta0QEY5Z6qQmBAb5QbC5Q9OpNQqK-eyXwUn-8W5gPmxG_OFyhLeo2s2VNblRryaTRHDfTc7xZub0WjfG8fEoG9lcs4xtcZRo/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362033703498564978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9rQDwHk59B8s4DP8_rpDQQLMDxnpK-U_DxFr36I7PrVO9lVXT26VVu5LpqOvJuRIwI-A4nv3cDUofBWJTPiRWE5nlXi70lOZY8dpRWFbvUxHMgRvUrg7Vukkk-RVZH5glrgKhOE6jKw/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9rQDwHk59B8s4DP8_rpDQQLMDxnpK-U_DxFr36I7PrVO9lVXT26VVu5LpqOvJuRIwI-A4nv3cDUofBWJTPiRWE5nlXi70lOZY8dpRWFbvUxHMgRvUrg7Vukkk-RVZH5glrgKhOE6jKw/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Q2_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362033697410019906" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Alfa Romeo presents the self-locking front differential ('Q2'), which improves all the strong points of a front-wheel drive system in terms of active safety, increasing driving enjoyment and control. The innovative system provides some of the advantages typical of four-wheel drive, but at a significantly lower cost and weight.<br /><br />The system is now available exclusively with the 150 bhp JTDM engine on the Alfa Romeo 147 and Alfa Romeo GT, but will subsequently be extended to other models in the Alfa Romeo range. It is a step forward that reflects the current state of the art of turbodiesel technology which, since 1997, the year that the Alfa Romeo 156 JTD was launched (the first car to adopt Common Rail technology), has seen a considerable increase in torque delivery to the wheels even on compact cars. Alfa Romeo has developed the sophisticated 'Q2' system to guarantee maximum control and traction in all driving conditions.<br /><br />In addition to the new transmission, the Alfa Romeo 147 Q2 is also identified externally by a number of stylistic details: satin finish whiskers, grille and mirror housings, special 17" alloys, a rear spoiler, chromed exhaust terminal, lower stance and the 'Q2' logo at the rear. Inside, this version has a particularly sporty outfit underlined by instruments with red scale background and white lighting, leather upholstery with red stitching on the steering wheel, gear lever and hand brake gaiters, grey anthracite trims on the steering wheel and central console, special 'Q2' heel-high strips and aluminium pedals. The equipment of the Alfa Romeo 147 Q2 is completed by radio controls on the steering wheel, cruise control, the VDC system, 6 airbags and a Bose® Hi-Fi system.<br /><br /><br />The Alfa Romeo GT Q2 version, on the other hand, has specific 18" rims, dual chromed exhaust terminals, satin finish grille, whiskers and mirror housings, low stance and the 'Q2' logo on the tailgate.<br /><br />The styling of the interior underlines this version's sporty character: an instrument panel with a red background and white lighting, black leather seats with red stitching and the Alfa Romeo logo, the steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake gaiters in black leather with red stitching, special 'Q2' heel-high strips, grey anthracite facia trims and aluminium pedals. And finally, radio controls on the steering wheel, radio with CD and MP3 player, and a Bose® Hi-Fi system with sub-woofer are all standard.<br /><br />The introduction of the 'Q2' versions of the Alfa Romeo 147 and Alfa Romeo GT extends the range of the two models which are enjoying great popularity with public and critics, not only achieving their set goals but exceeding every expectation. For example, in almost three years on the market, the Alfa Romeo GT has acquired over 55,000 customers in Europe, which underlines that the model has earned itself an important space in a fiercely competitive market segment.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo 147 is even more successful; since 2000, more than 500,000 have been bought by European motorists. And we cannot overlook the accolades from the trade press which, to date, has awarded the car a total of 32 prizes, acknowledging the car's ability to express a new concept of sportiness in which elegance, comfort, safety and refined technology converge. Prizes from the critics include: the title of 'Car of the Year 2001', 'Volante d'Oro', 'Trophées du design 2000', and 'Auto importado del Año en Brasil 2002'; while those awarded by readers include: 'Auto Europa' in 2001, and 'L'auto che preferisco' in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo GT and Alfa Romeo 147 have kept their promise, achieving important goals. The merit certainly goes to the sound foundations on which the models are built: the best elements of Italian design, sophisticated engineering and the many engine-gearbox combinations which have been constantly updated and added to, maintaining public interest high at all times, as the debut of the 'Q2' version underlines.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-79915440823545081402009-07-24T07:18:00.000-07:002009-07-24T07:25:18.293-07:002007 Alfa Romeo 147 Murphy and Nye<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iZRlAbApq7ZDakyJjXaUXqYTVujP_BV0n1WY453ujx2FyT2wwMzczo4zQdHQ85Tx09QR_J6JWC_6MO9TiwJe85bcMwBD6eCT0ROfhw45DvBKAaG3Mo1T7d7LL8vO-vAMCet37Kv8d5k/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iZRlAbApq7ZDakyJjXaUXqYTVujP_BV0n1WY453ujx2FyT2wwMzczo4zQdHQ85Tx09QR_J6JWC_6MO9TiwJe85bcMwBD6eCT0ROfhw45DvBKAaG3Mo1T7d7LL8vO-vAMCet37Kv8d5k/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362032036674758562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPYtOfofVRbYlcTkByk2Hc1OPgwJaTSg1rhOy8VFKD01qetfMLdBbjf0jylGfh6FEi9uprgeo1Nf5t7U9SV-DzB2mLHX49XmL9Rq-e6CduBjiGfw_e-V6jRKqBRm1VuAe1NuHl8-rycc/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPYtOfofVRbYlcTkByk2Hc1OPgwJaTSg1rhOy8VFKD01qetfMLdBbjf0jylGfh6FEi9uprgeo1Nf5t7U9SV-DzB2mLHX49XmL9Rq-e6CduBjiGfw_e-V6jRKqBRm1VuAe1NuHl8-rycc/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362032034513196850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZ2P1WIT_dvmZvmjYJsJryfIhyphenhyphen4Kfsesl2g0ztOiz9V1fyeP-kadoVX7skmRO6sWtvqskw_f2mpDJ5p8o4WdK1UlbVPOBmeEluwHwlPxl6m2XstZ4Nt0eXhjX-9XTihyphenhypheniJsbV1C8JYMg/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZ2P1WIT_dvmZvmjYJsJryfIhyphenhyphen4Kfsesl2g0ztOiz9V1fyeP-kadoVX7skmRO6sWtvqskw_f2mpDJ5p8o4WdK1UlbVPOBmeEluwHwlPxl6m2XstZ4Nt0eXhjX-9XTihyphenhypheniJsbV1C8JYMg/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362032031202424610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9kLKt-1ze2lwbt5xgR0HWoG-Id3EuKJLSEpaRybjs6WyfE1Ffc7yxaAOpHGyPNR2NZBfz6LpUkbYFyI0HfvZ8Fj72MzezIwPEdMxE4BZKNS7ZppGhIOiKTvw6SblnsAlrL0cRv70nXk/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9kLKt-1ze2lwbt5xgR0HWoG-Id3EuKJLSEpaRybjs6WyfE1Ffc7yxaAOpHGyPNR2NZBfz6LpUkbYFyI0HfvZ8Fj72MzezIwPEdMxE4BZKNS7ZppGhIOiKTvw6SblnsAlrL0cRv70nXk/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362032028818238738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiii1cxdrB8uoJPszyw9MHEp2rA-0r9YeP82HTMXMrSFsRq137E6F4RzgGytjnBMOgPuZ7uokUTXn4ORdtx6XbgKZs2XNjKnuFcfnDF-RWfyJVoZIBXMpkHZbvuanLncTtqMV5gnOzsjVo/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiii1cxdrB8uoJPszyw9MHEp2rA-0r9YeP82HTMXMrSFsRq137E6F4RzgGytjnBMOgPuZ7uokUTXn4ORdtx6XbgKZs2XNjKnuFcfnDF-RWfyJVoZIBXMpkHZbvuanLncTtqMV5gnOzsjVo/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_Murphy_and_Nye_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362032024462492146" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Alfa Romeo 147 Murphy&Nye, the new version that has resulted from collaboration between Alfa Romeo and the company famous for its brand of nautical clothing and sportswear designed for the racing world.<br /><br />Powered by the sparkling 120 bhp 1.9 JTDM, the car has exclusive Light blue Crystal bodywork, 17” alloys and a chrome-plated exhaust terminal. The grille, whiskers and wing mirrors all have the same satin-effect finish, while the Murphy&Nye logo, a name of great distinction in the yachting world, decorates the pillar and rear end.<br /><br />Inside, the sporty effect is even more refined, underlined by an original leitmotiv that links the car world to the world of yachts. The result is a blue and cream colour combination that lightens the interior, sporty leather seats with blue side strips and a cream seat, and the Alfa logo embroidered in red on the head restraints. The red coulisse on the gaiters of the gear lever and hand brake knobs and on the document pockets of the seats gives an extra touch of refinement. The kick-panels decorated with the M&N logo and the rope and frogging pattern on the mats underline the bond between this Alfa Romeo 147 and the sailing world. There is a generous range of M&N accessories that includes a large bag, a key-ring and a document folder with the company logo. Standard equipment on the Alfa Romeo 147 Murphy&Nye also includes foglights, dual zone automatic climate control, Cruise Control, a trip computer, VDC, ASR, 6 airbags and a radio complete with CD player and 6 speakers.<br /><br />Available with a 5-door body and a list price of €24.690 on the road, the Alfa Romeo 147 Murphy&Nye perfectly embodies the values shared by the two companies: a passion for racing, for a challenge and for freedom. Alfa Romeo models have always combined unique, typically Italian style, with a high technological content, at the top of their class for performance and capable of guaranteeing strong emotions, an exciting drive and total safety. Murphy&Nye similarly boasts a long tradition in the yachting world. Its years of experience began with sail production before they moved on to the creation of technical clothing designed and made for the racing world, constantly experimenting with new hi-tech fabrics.<br /><br />The elegant, sophisticated Alfa Romeo 147 Murphy&Nye is metropolitan and sporty, dedicated to people who like to live on the move, and who demand beauty combined with practicality and convenience. The worlds of the car and of the yacht meet on board the Alfa Romeo 147 with an unprecedented appeal.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-19077167926310014002009-07-24T07:12:00.000-07:002009-07-24T07:18:34.885-07:002007 Alfa Romeo 147 CnC<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5desZ3X9qFg5voLKXR21Pw_jquP3PyfLUHdU9_MrZg-AEezCXB6bHeBOSBPiQDsjd6tY-AIt5eLd2wE__Ucsm1nizsDfM2oRrB2a7r1qXWlPqNiGzGXa1YJ_Sr66QwzIdWdNpnxgnA8o/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_CnC_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5desZ3X9qFg5voLKXR21Pw_jquP3PyfLUHdU9_MrZg-AEezCXB6bHeBOSBPiQDsjd6tY-AIt5eLd2wE__Ucsm1nizsDfM2oRrB2a7r1qXWlPqNiGzGXa1YJ_Sr66QwzIdWdNpnxgnA8o/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_CnC_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362030295851509906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzzWI_jnwul7a95ofZ_XbemNMdcmFJPT5hB1z5FGbOxII20GxalTV1JvhpfHhJHizYQnIykdaKqVfqVxGT3bdAIqmKqzj-ZwUopM0v07W3QOlcsdTRZpR2AJrnG0mVXHPl8aoBszkDuE/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_CnC_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzzWI_jnwul7a95ofZ_XbemNMdcmFJPT5hB1z5FGbOxII20GxalTV1JvhpfHhJHizYQnIykdaKqVfqVxGT3bdAIqmKqzj-ZwUopM0v07W3QOlcsdTRZpR2AJrnG0mVXHPl8aoBszkDuE/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_CnC_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362030293527415282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOoCNwCePGceD-fAwK-pJWNd0_hXYpFIu0uahyTcX-4hiX5E9KVekPkPIkza6fx_bq2VstHpFOuqwvn7H_vnb3yp2bCVgjTnC9F5ghIxwpLzZVKtDujSE238ad2tddzhm_0zeN4q6XHY/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_CnC_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOoCNwCePGceD-fAwK-pJWNd0_hXYpFIu0uahyTcX-4hiX5E9KVekPkPIkza6fx_bq2VstHpFOuqwvn7H_vnb3yp2bCVgjTnC9F5ghIxwpLzZVKtDujSE238ad2tddzhm_0zeN4q6XHY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_CnC_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362030289675736866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvaI9gfnSgyz5ielU9MczqIkUtfA4h41k7iaqBoQxVnHM90Q6-9u3O89WxJHKdyZ6Y4Ot-AOAWrqQ-uIdI_j5Eoxdu8GJ69HkOrfolmZQ3o1yQ5XJmoiGquT8jeTXuvLwwiLJK18b6yQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-147_CnC_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvaI9gfnSgyz5ielU9MczqIkUtfA4h41k7iaqBoQxVnHM90Q6-9u3O89WxJHKdyZ6Y4Ot-AOAWrqQ-uIdI_j5Eoxdu8GJ69HkOrfolmZQ3o1yQ5XJmoiGquT8jeTXuvLwwiLJK18b6yQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-147_CnC_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362030284486720130" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show saw the debut of the new Alfa Romeo 147 CnC CoSTUME NATIONAL, the fruit of collaboration between Alfa Romeo and stylist Ennio Capasa. It was inspired by the music world – Pop, Indie, and Garage – by ‘street culture’ and by the multimedia world. This special series Alfa Romeo 147 will have a production run of 1000, and will be characterised not only by the exclusive Eldorado White paintwork with its exclusive mother-of-pearl effect (Polar White for the normal output), and by special refined details like the chrome-plated exhaust terminal, glossy black wing mirror cases, darkened rear lights and exclusive painted, sparkle-effect 17” wheels with their aeronautical design. And the ‘147 C’N’C’ logos on the pillars and tailgate add an extra touch of refinement.<br /><br />The dark shades of the interior create an elegant dynamic environment, with seats upholstered in leather and perforated Alcantara with a jacquard tone-on-tone pattern, and a contrast between the black varnished pillars, ceiling and trims and the white of the bodywork. The sporty personality of the Alfa Romeo 147 CnC CoSTUME NATIONAL is also evident in other details like the red background of the instruments with white lighting, carpeting mats with identity plate and aluminium heel-high strips.<br /><br />The version on display is a 5-door, equipped with the sparkling 150 bhp 1.9 JTDM engine; the most sophisticated safety features are standard equipment - from VDC to ASR, ABS complete with EBD and 6 airbags - and there is a wide range of options: a Bose® Hi-Fi system with subwoofer, low suspension settings, Xenon headlights, satellite navigator and antitheft system.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-82328594781285783672009-07-24T00:01:00.001-07:002009-07-24T00:04:42.683-07:002006 Alfa Romeo Spider UK Version<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YCWLNSiCiyWASrWFBhK_DAjrS5Rkkv8ZzrNdPT8jgTRzGzIZjOdQWY0PIdHavqX7omQi_k0hDcoW22B6MOfkA8oqRBSrlaepqAd7zHzxElrbYA-kmkNsjXUKq7cqoamcPtje9OxUJ6s/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YCWLNSiCiyWASrWFBhK_DAjrS5Rkkv8ZzrNdPT8jgTRzGzIZjOdQWY0PIdHavqX7omQi_k0hDcoW22B6MOfkA8oqRBSrlaepqAd7zHzxElrbYA-kmkNsjXUKq7cqoamcPtje9OxUJ6s/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361918843679192866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OT7ilG5qTYDAWvTFRuMISHd96TBlGCu725U-m9kWFM0qCjcNzyhGqbLpSIvEp7KlfInD7yW-Ht4Kkt4i1y8fNJHkqWrnqfjdStK-nZXgJBlbHBfLmy34PcCeBmAuSmyOXepVn3jDASA/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OT7ilG5qTYDAWvTFRuMISHd96TBlGCu725U-m9kWFM0qCjcNzyhGqbLpSIvEp7KlfInD7yW-Ht4Kkt4i1y8fNJHkqWrnqfjdStK-nZXgJBlbHBfLmy34PcCeBmAuSmyOXepVn3jDASA/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361918841128760354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2kwUExbXpEs6S5tj8LMWomc01djVZDpMc7Vdj1qJyRIi-PBoXKEXxL3e-34OfWveQtGy2-fJRsnzpgowmCouMWNY2Cw6Uevj1L5jST-OIrd8ACe8OMvYC5i5QPlNREA_1hPjsvd3MZQ/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2kwUExbXpEs6S5tj8LMWomc01djVZDpMc7Vdj1qJyRIi-PBoXKEXxL3e-34OfWveQtGy2-fJRsnzpgowmCouMWNY2Cw6Uevj1L5jST-OIrd8ACe8OMvYC5i5QPlNREA_1hPjsvd3MZQ/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361918836477160034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTMKopszX3mzwg4pBlK-8wkt2WDhb4QCdooitwOUDZem0C0H-7TzATeVJ-PEsVO7a2-W_z_Y-HwJwJjJ1NjJ0v3mA9xonZjM6mmga5DI9ASeyhd-HyGJWpMKHgQz_-WrJZ777U4ihb0A/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTMKopszX3mzwg4pBlK-8wkt2WDhb4QCdooitwOUDZem0C0H-7TzATeVJ-PEsVO7a2-W_z_Y-HwJwJjJ1NjJ0v3mA9xonZjM6mmga5DI9ASeyhd-HyGJWpMKHgQz_-WrJZ777U4ihb0A/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361918830509052482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5rYTzbBLpwrazkfGhxpGQNpAlpM1PN8kx5-O88jdlEpTL6K6loR5kk5VOrsayiXxgvyEpmHbiQ7PjBk826l52vI9Vdogewz74npJdsOSrq1ar0b1S_aPC5NEHKf5ZFz_io7nMGiGd9h4/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5rYTzbBLpwrazkfGhxpGQNpAlpM1PN8kx5-O88jdlEpTL6K6loR5kk5VOrsayiXxgvyEpmHbiQ7PjBk826l52vI9Vdogewz74npJdsOSrq1ar0b1S_aPC5NEHKf5ZFz_io7nMGiGd9h4/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_UK_Version_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361918825861096738" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Derived from Giorgetto Giugiaro's multiple award-winning Alfa Romeo Brera design, the new Alfa Romeo Spider was developed by Pininfarina in collaboration with Alfa Romeo Centro Stile. Winner of the Cabrio of the Year award at the 2006 Geneva Motorshow, the new Alfa Romeo Spider combines superlative engineering with outstanding performance and handling characteristics appropriate to the pedigree of one of the world's most famous sporting marques.<br /><br />Four versions of the new Alfa Romeo Spider UK Version, priced from £25,995 on-the-road, are available from launch, with a choice of two petrol powerplants: a 2.2 litre 185 bhp 4-cylinder unit, and a 3.2 litre 260 bhp V6; together with Alfa Romeo's widely acclaimed 2.4 litre 20v 200 bhp MultiJet (JTDM) turbodiesel.<br /><br />The 2.2 JTS powerplant is mated to an M32.6 6-speed manual gearbox, whilst 3.2 JTS and 2.4 JTDM engines are equipped with the F40 6-speed manual transmission. Completing the launch range, the 3.2 JTS V6 unit may be ordered with Alfa Romeo's QTRONIC 6-speed automatic transmission, featuring a manual sequential-shift override facility, and optional gearshift 'paddles'.<br /><br />With specific power outputs of over 80 bhp/litre, and almost 90% of maximum torque available at just 2000 rpm, both the advanced JTS (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) petrol units feature direct injection and continuously variable valve timing governing both inlet and exhaust camshafts. They offer outstanding performance, yet provide significant fuel savings and readily comply with stringent Euro Stage 4 exhaust emission limits.<br /><br /><br />Continuing the company's on-going pre-eminence in the field of diesel engines, the latest example of Alfa Romeo's renowned JTD MultiJet (JTDM) common rail direct injection diesel engine technology joins the UK range. This version's 2.4 litre 20-valve 200 bhp 5-cylinder powerplant, features variable geometry turbocharging and incorporates a 'for life', maintenance-free particulate trap (DPF) in anticipation of Euro 5 emissions regulations.<br /><br />The 3.2 JTS Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped, as standard, with Alfa Romeo's Q4 permanent four-wheel drive system. Q4 employs three differentials, with a self-locking Torsen C unit at the centre of the system which divides drive torque by a ratio of 57% to the rear wheels and 43% to the front. Torque split between front and rear axles is constantly modulated by the central Torsen differential on the basis of available grip, with a bias towards the rear axle promoting handling characteristics appropriate to a sporting Alfa Romeo.<br /><br />Sharing platform and components with the Alfa Brera, on an identical 2528 mm wheelbase, the suspension of the new Alfa Romeo Spider combines a proven high double wishbone system at the front, with a sophisticated multilink rear configuration. The combination promotes smooth, accurate steering response, exceptional stability and controllability - even when close to adhesion limits - and first class body control allied to remarkable comfort over all road surface conditions.<br /><br />The 2.2 JTS Alfa Romeo Spider's braking system comprises powerful, 305 mm ventilated front discs and 278 mm solid discs at the rear. Versions powered by the 3.2 JTS petrol and 2.4 JTDM turbodiesel engines feature larger, 330 mm ventilated discs and Brembo four piston monobloc aluminium callipers at the front, with 292 mm ventilated discs at the rear.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Spider offers direct, lively and responsive speed-sensitive power assisted steering, with a rack requiring just 2.25 turns lock-to-lock; the most direct steering in its class. The turning circle is just 10.7 m between kerbs.<br /><br />Both passive and active safety features are comprehensively represented in the new Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition to up to six airbags, five of which are fitted as standard, seatbelt pre-tensioners and a fully integrated Fire Prevention System, the new car comes with a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art electronic braking, traction control and stability systems fitted as standard. ABS anti-lock braking is combined with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution over all four wheels, and a sophisticated, switchable Vehicle Dynamic Control unit enhances cornering stability. VDC is further augmented by ASR to limit wheelspin during acceleration, MSR to modulate braking torque when changing down through the gears, and a unique Hill Holder function to facilitate smooth hill starts.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Spider is fitted with a fully automatic, double-layer fabric roof which may be retracted via a single dashboard mounted control switch in less than 25 seconds. A separate dedicated roof storage compartment ensures that the Alfa Romeo Spider's generous stowage capacity is not compromised. The luggage compartment offers a 200 litre capacity - 36% more than the previous Alfa Romeo Spider - even with the roof folded away. The storage compartment is concealed beneath a flush-fitting body panel incorporating aerodynamic blisters which adopt the profile of individual, driver and passenger roll-over bars. A transparent wind break installed between the roll-over bars significantly reduces air turbulence within the passenger compartment during high speed driving.<br /><br />As with all Alfa Romeo models, driver orientated ergonomics, superior passenger comfort and lavish standard equipment levels are fundamental to the interior design of the new convertible. The Alfa Romeo Spider offers one, extremely generous standard equipment specification across the model range, including many features only available as expensive options on rival models, including automatic Dual Zone climate control, cruise control, 'Follow-Me-Home' headlights, rear parking sensors, a multi-function display and trip computer, fog lights, 17" spoked alloy wheels and an RDS 6-speaker stereo radio with CD player. A leather interior is standard on 3.2 V6 versions.<br /><br />Optional equipment includes xenon headlights, satellite navigation, electrically adjustable front seats, a Bose® sound system, Blue&Me™ hands-free mobile phone connectivity and 18" alloy wheels.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-11880906241948126352009-07-23T23:56:00.000-07:002009-07-24T00:00:51.530-07:002006 Alfa Romeo Spider<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYYQrXY1M43GiJuqLdO-6Jrz_IrzxtzyS3JN_xkTaHdhwvJQ36XNJH4KRbew8ararhqQsovGI6H1B1LjwD-O6nbOEf2mGVtY4StAMoKEBMaSP2PhcAYeOZn67lUiKuL-6LLFfbJ-phxM/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYYQrXY1M43GiJuqLdO-6Jrz_IrzxtzyS3JN_xkTaHdhwvJQ36XNJH4KRbew8ararhqQsovGI6H1B1LjwD-O6nbOEf2mGVtY4StAMoKEBMaSP2PhcAYeOZn67lUiKuL-6LLFfbJ-phxM/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361917800526321218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWc2Fgy7cq2FEn0hpKbrfS3guVrsHcZDeCBJigu7t2253wojosfb4yOsuDja-NRQT9vT7J2i-ZteW__R6lKrov2oI88vvrEcwn_p4-BgLuvecINQVrj9coTq9KLS4u9whfkA69bJXLpPo/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWc2Fgy7cq2FEn0hpKbrfS3guVrsHcZDeCBJigu7t2253wojosfb4yOsuDja-NRQT9vT7J2i-ZteW__R6lKrov2oI88vvrEcwn_p4-BgLuvecINQVrj9coTq9KLS4u9whfkA69bJXLpPo/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361917794233228946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrq1oP1o1scMBCeXx9Spn6FPdb8WPrSU8gXm3VIEXF4bOQMf0V6B4W_2ftkUfki5qvl_ct1A9z0c8b8Q8bsrtg1UDMhG3dQqkoMH0RNOCEkUAyDzEFFGb2acXGf_cr1JHV1WUQpk1e0g/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrq1oP1o1scMBCeXx9Spn6FPdb8WPrSU8gXm3VIEXF4bOQMf0V6B4W_2ftkUfki5qvl_ct1A9z0c8b8Q8bsrtg1UDMhG3dQqkoMH0RNOCEkUAyDzEFFGb2acXGf_cr1JHV1WUQpk1e0g/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361917787599370274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Sz-TcziJTK5fIMZO7ei2H8dXOPu9acipi7dLiOeZhOL-FTpXONmtnmLPkSTUlqWnKNB-vhpxqohyg_IsY3CHlk_ScQc816Qa3-IE_PImf6zfFLJn2VLyALOOgENnycxhu-5_YqdKYi4/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Sz-TcziJTK5fIMZO7ei2H8dXOPu9acipi7dLiOeZhOL-FTpXONmtnmLPkSTUlqWnKNB-vhpxqohyg_IsY3CHlk_ScQc816Qa3-IE_PImf6zfFLJn2VLyALOOgENnycxhu-5_YqdKYi4/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Spider_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361917782724877794" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">The Spider or convertible has an important place in Alfa Romeo tradition (starting with the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider in the 1950s and going on to the Duetto and the Spider launched in the 1990s), because it has always embodied the 'free emotive' expression of the car. And the new model reiterates the same theme, a natural evolution of the convertibles created by Alfa Romeo in its long history, cars that have always produced strong emotions, guaranteeing extremely entertaining driving and combining superb styling with the performance of powerful, elastic engines. And the new Alfa Romeo Spider is no exception: it has the same 'essentially simple' character of a true sports car, combined with the technological superiority of the 'new Alfa breed.<br /><br />Developed by Pininfarina in conjunction with the Alfa Romeo style centre, the model turns heads for its unmistakable Italian elegance, an absolutely unique and unrepeatable style that promises the satisfaction of a sporty drive with full respect for Brand traditions. While maintaining a front end compatible with the latest generation of Alfa Romeos, the new car is nevertheless the latest stylistic development of the Alfa Romeo convertibles that have written the history of world motoring. Take for example the car's penetrating lines that invite the eye to run over the entire length of the clean-cut perimeter. The side is made more dynamic by the concave surface that runs across it. Brawny wheelarches express the car's sporty vocation while maintaining its stylistic elegance and lightness. The rear is also made lighter by fins and the round plan view of the boot and bumpers.<br /><br /><br />Inside, the Alfa Romeo Spider offers a welcoming and highly sophisticated environment due to the use of top-quality materials and the adoption of opulent features (standard on some versions). From dual-zone automatic climate control to steering-wheel-mounted radio controls, VDC and Cruise control, a map navigator with bird-view function and the Blue&Me system.<br /><br />The car is offered in a choice of two outfits, and the customer can also choose between two JTS petrol engines known from Alfa Romeo Brera (2.2 delivering 185 bhp and 3.2 V6 Q4 delivering 260 bhp), combined with a sporty, mechanical, 6-speed gearbox. The new car guarantees the temperament of an Alfa and excellent dynamic performance thanks to high double wishbone suspension at the front and a Multilink system at the rear. The Alfa Romeo Spider combines superb comfort with a sporty trim and an evolved 'Alfa Romeo Q4' four-wheel drive system (on the 260 bhp 3.2 V6 Q4 version). And in the safety field, the new Alfa Romeo is fitted with the most sophisticated electronic devices to control the car's dynamic behaviour: from braking to traction.<br /><br />These are the winning features that allowed the new model to run off with the 'Cabrio of the Year 2006' prize at its first outing (at the Geneva Motor Show). This prestigious title was awarded by a Cabriolet Committee made up of 23 motoring journalists from 12 different countries. With its safety, power and attractive styling, the Alfa Romeo Spider marks step forward in the convertible field, a specific segment where Alfa Romeo has always played a leading role. The new vehicle has been designed for quality without compromise. This concept has been pursued throughout all stages of the car's development process, from product design and including the innumerable tests that the car underwent before production. The Alfa Romeo Spider's quality is also expressed in the choice of opulent interior materials; in the tuning of its Alfa Romeo engines to achieve top-level performance, engine note and driving comfort - and in the optimisation of the sophisticated suspension systems. The term 'quality' also describes a world of financial services and products to meet all needs.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-19958912743432301822009-07-23T23:53:00.001-07:002009-07-23T23:56:27.172-07:002006 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKf0FG7SSrbK0zLQ2O7Ed4tgo_kW5RAGIwk2jg8_9SwUDkjLiqMoJ2n-CNl9wJrHAiwjn3HIuWn1eiDFfayaqf6XhYgDHOE-RpirZhLqp8VUbKSuCl28Uy0Lqq7-ouFd3HgGb65kbWX0/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKf0FG7SSrbK0zLQ2O7Ed4tgo_kW5RAGIwk2jg8_9SwUDkjLiqMoJ2n-CNl9wJrHAiwjn3HIuWn1eiDFfayaqf6XhYgDHOE-RpirZhLqp8VUbKSuCl28Uy0Lqq7-ouFd3HgGb65kbWX0/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361916759389505938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid81UoUdgpaK_RHcNwTK37RgjitpGVLZKX3p6GNSku5r_00Qa9I91kEHoK1Q7sIN1y9I9BzDDqxhRhByi9ENF9fHv9XEF80VL5qONM8pUyujE3FsGK-ppZ53M6Li8d8Fc9e1NVUeKkMew/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid81UoUdgpaK_RHcNwTK37RgjitpGVLZKX3p6GNSku5r_00Qa9I91kEHoK1Q7sIN1y9I9BzDDqxhRhByi9ENF9fHv9XEF80VL5qONM8pUyujE3FsGK-ppZ53M6Li8d8Fc9e1NVUeKkMew/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361916755031042370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ59qHnJXVoudG8rPmN4nQFLgUcrzct_lq9lkAaQJ4dwNLfFCq-u_8RZlm50H_vI8urEJNdnk2gTNvwl8vqmcpNmZdsf3bj5dsABR51IT2g1S9flxA77OvBBmPxOmKllvhmuPtyhHI-KY/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ59qHnJXVoudG8rPmN4nQFLgUcrzct_lq9lkAaQJ4dwNLfFCq-u_8RZlm50H_vI8urEJNdnk2gTNvwl8vqmcpNmZdsf3bj5dsABR51IT2g1S9flxA77OvBBmPxOmKllvhmuPtyhHI-KY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361916751841066850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdEh7IhAc3T8uhes1CclcXy-Yf-gUFVDLX7mjTuYRJYCuhixZAAhekfilQE1OcqQvC_2H03-BNqSqqlOs9Suut7722DYcEFqoiM4Qw_xB4jkNoW3zExtCxrp8eOQldti3AtkN3sgSu8s/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdEh7IhAc3T8uhes1CclcXy-Yf-gUFVDLX7mjTuYRJYCuhixZAAhekfilQE1OcqQvC_2H03-BNqSqqlOs9Suut7722DYcEFqoiM4Qw_xB4jkNoW3zExtCxrp8eOQldti3AtkN3sgSu8s/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361916746952571234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPYteQlOLJccFWPK0PpI8Pa1Ju_fxMKF-HlFK0SrVIBXxUkNTh7FD7lQJCJbwP1lBvO0bkxRe3OZY0nUWXC_TnwUbpCr3B5tlpe0vkjJ-VbRDMNICos1OT7h1i2_mTt6dEgodvv3vsvI/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPYteQlOLJccFWPK0PpI8Pa1Ju_fxMKF-HlFK0SrVIBXxUkNTh7FD7lQJCJbwP1lBvO0bkxRe3OZY0nUWXC_TnwUbpCr3B5tlpe0vkjJ-VbRDMNICos1OT7h1i2_mTt6dEgodvv3vsvI/s400/Alfa_Romeo-159_Sportwagon_2006_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361916741833288018" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Italian styling, the performance and handling of a thoroughbred sports car, and the flexible, versatile use of space of a prestigious station wagon. These are, very briefly, the salient features of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon, the new car that will be on the market in Italy in March, followed by the other European markets.<br />It would be limiting to talk about the 'station wagon version' of the Alfa Romeo 159 because the car has a personality of its own and strong features that are summed up successfully in the definition 'Sportwagon'. The new model combines the flowing line of a long roof that recalls the styling of certain coupes, like the spoiler on the roof and the very aerodynamic lines. But at the same time, the car's interior space guarantees a generous, practical loading volume. In other words, the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon provides the performance and dynamic behaviour you would expect from a sports car, and a luggage compartment with the dimensions of a prestigious station wagon, but also the versatility necessary for today's lifestyle.<br /><br />Styling<br /><br />Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Style Centre, the 159 Sportwagon is as compact as the saloon - the total length is exactly the same (4,660 millimetres) - with a fluid line that runs without hesitation from nose to tail, focusing on a 'groove' which makes the entire car light and sleek, with a refined play of light and shade (it is 1,828 mm wide and 1,425 high, with a wheelbase of 2,700 millimetres).<br /><br /><br />The result is a sporty car on which the eye does not notice the 'extra volume' typical of a station wagon: this is the real strong point of the new model, which becomes all the more captivating where most station wagons reveal their main limitations. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon combines this winning feature with a luggage compartment that is a 'designed space' which meets a variety of requirements, whether it is used for leisure time or for business. And it never compromises where sportiness and performance are concerned. An example? The version equipped with the powerful 3.2 V6 Q4 24 valve engine, which delivers a maximum power output of 260 bhp (191 kW) at 6200 rpm and torque of 322 Nm (32.8 kgm) at 4500 rpm. The resulting performance is amazing: the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 V6 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 237 km/h.<br /><br />The luggage compartment is more accessible than you would expect on a station wagon (both from the passenger compartment and from the back, thanks to the forward hinged tailgate) and the loading volume is excellent (445 litres), the result of a series of changes to the bodywork and a rational use of space.<br /><br />The rear end speaks the same language as the rest of the car, blending styling details typical of Alfa and characteristic features of the saloon, with elements peculiar to the Sportwagon. A number of appropriate stylistic solutions such as the compact passenger compartment ensure that the new model maintains Alfa Romeo's classical sportiness. The front is unchanged, dominated by the same distinctive features as the saloon, with the harmonious balance that produces the elegance and assertiveness you expect from an Alfa Romeo.<br /><br />Comfort<br /><br />Quiet running, a comfortable climate and dynamic well-being: these are the features of the new model, achieved by sophisticated technologies, which create an ideal environment no matter how far you travel or how long you spend in the car. For example, the excellent articulation index which is on a par with the best competition. On the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon you can converse normally, or listen undisturbed to music reproduced by the high fidelity BOSE® Hi-Fi Sound System with a central speaker on the facia for sharper acoustics. That is not all. Well-being on board is also enhanced by the automatic climate system with dual or tri-zone air distribution and temperature control, Cruise Control, rain, dusk, and front and rear parking sensors, a satellite navigator with maps (also with a 'Birdview' display), voice controls and a built-in GSM hands-free telephone, a split rear seat, windscreen heating in the wiper area, and elegant darker glazing for the rear side windows and rear window. And finally, the 'Home Link' device can be installed on the sun visor, and can be programmed to remotely open up to 3 electric gates.<br /><br />Quality and roadholding<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon was designed for uncompromising quality, and was subjected to endless tests and controls throughout its development. The result is a car that offers not only Italian styling and the highest safety levels, but also superb roadholding. In fact, the most striking feature of all Alfa Romeos is the sensation of a car that is glued to the road and responds with unusual promptness to the steering wheel, so that the driver always knows exactly what the front axle is doing, what the grip limit is and what he has to do to put the front wheels where he wants them. The merit goes to the pinpoint steering and new suspension already adopted on the saloon: high double wishbones at the front for excellent lateral roadholding, great efficiency and precise response to the steering, and outstanding traction, and Multilink at the rear, which makes the car extremely stable in high speed manoeuvres and very agile on 'mixed narrow' roads, the sign of a true sports car. Like the saloon, the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon with the powerful 3.2 V6 Q4 engine also proposes Q4 permanent four-wheel drive, with three differentials (the Torsen C self-locking central differential manages the drive torque, splitting it 57% to the rear wheel and 43% to the front wheels).<br /><br />Safety<br /><br />Like the saloon which was recently awarded the prestigious 5-star EuroNCAP rating, the new Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon confirms the extraordinary amount of attention its designers have focused on every aspect related to safety. Starting with preventive safety, which is guaranteed by the various technical solutions that help the driver to keep his mind on his driving: comfort, quiet running, climate control, an ergonomic driving position, the layout of the controls and legible instruments. Then there is active safety, in other words roadholding, braking capacity and complete control over the car's dynamic behaviour, thanks to ABS complete with EBD, the sophisticated Vehicle Dynamic Control system (VDC), Anti Slip Regulation (ASR), Hydraulic Brake Assistance (HBA) which intervenes during emergency braking, and a Hill Holder to simplify hill starts.<br /><br />But it is in passive safety that the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon really comes into its own. The new car fits innovative restraint systems (pretensioners on the clasps and decreasing load limiters on the seat-belts), as many as eight airbags (including special bags to protect the knees and sidebags, that extend all along the window area), and innovative front seats with an 'anti-whiplash' device that brings the head-restraint nearer to the occupant's neck in the event of a rear impact. The torsional rigidity of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon's bodyshell is unrivalled, and the merit goes to both the new 'premium' floorpan, the same used on the saloon, which is built with high performance materials, multiply sheet metal and laser welding, and to the numerous changes the Alfa Romeo engineers introduced to the bodyshell architecture. Thanks to this equipment and the other safety measures, the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon easily meets the strictest standards for occupant protection. This has been demonstrated in numerous crash tests, slide tests and computer simulations.<br /><br />Engines and gearboxes<br /><br />The heart and soul of every Alfa Romeo model is its engine. The exciting styling and strong personality of every model hide a range of excellent engines with state-of-the-art technology and generous performance. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is no exception. Like the saloon, it is powered by the three new JTS engines with continuous dual variable valve timing - the 3.2 V6 Q4 24v (260 bhp), the 2.2 (185 bhp) and the 1.9 (160 bhp) - and three Multijet engines: the 2.4 JTDm 20v (200 bhp), the 1.9 JTDm 16v (150 bhp) and the 1.9 JTDm 8v (120 bhp). A 1.8 litre petrol engine delivering 140 bhp will also be available at a later date. All the engines meet Euro 4 requirements. The diesel versions all incorporate a particulate trap (DPF), and they all deliver superb performance, combined with new mechanical gearboxes, all with six speeds, short strokes, precise engagement and limited loads. Automatic transmissions and a robotised Selespeed gearbox, also with six speeds, will be available on certain versions.<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766625438743711224.post-52702599900106099912009-07-23T23:49:00.001-07:002009-07-23T23:52:54.599-07:002005 Alfa Romeo Brera UK Version<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfLhuTp0kpMAU_bXsRGZvGjIdi5rhNlpStFyhuwjiaaNFZYCME7heilIq4-t8lYOjjxKD2oqp-ekryVd6f2ss7iWPebLgr1oOHBKtCxiyqvLonTAgDPKHbkjWRxHDVT7Z3tXe2vyZ-dY/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfLhuTp0kpMAU_bXsRGZvGjIdi5rhNlpStFyhuwjiaaNFZYCME7heilIq4-t8lYOjjxKD2oqp-ekryVd6f2ss7iWPebLgr1oOHBKtCxiyqvLonTAgDPKHbkjWRxHDVT7Z3tXe2vyZ-dY/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361915829865917090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxNqu8EI9KsFVp2Yn8rs6IvsQhQKIidpZm_f5O3UDG6HDE4whw5QJ934kSC4RNuBGnBMFL2xvaW8IS1JIECUWKU0I6As9i4a3kCpLnYkonDwspIPMOltABVFNyUmkP2Kj82hAMr6PugA/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxNqu8EI9KsFVp2Yn8rs6IvsQhQKIidpZm_f5O3UDG6HDE4whw5QJ934kSC4RNuBGnBMFL2xvaW8IS1JIECUWKU0I6As9i4a3kCpLnYkonDwspIPMOltABVFNyUmkP2Kj82hAMr6PugA/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361915822308752114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3rrZjoYqTGI8DMVHcxjEiTJdbGEeQjdg7QIah2RLQ6yCmCHnqb5cIfT3PqyU0LCIiQddK-w58eRqt2FsjpiYhyphenhypheneZszC3uopSm9eEV0Tyg_EQRHcBIHuqET7Y7WbUDwxD8htDtPYFcWA/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3rrZjoYqTGI8DMVHcxjEiTJdbGEeQjdg7QIah2RLQ6yCmCHnqb5cIfT3PqyU0LCIiQddK-w58eRqt2FsjpiYhyphenhypheneZszC3uopSm9eEV0Tyg_EQRHcBIHuqET7Y7WbUDwxD8htDtPYFcWA/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361915820940096450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FTXY5L7BjZQK2AcG_0ubROuuA6l2CjPhDMajnRdzfLkB8W62kOeGAI0_LcB3MJSbSsUJAiiFeLr7FcW0Wpdr7iUzagEcWCiymDpbGVS80JKejTt3_Hp_KmIizsTKTFU7dvqUxAyVJaA/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FTXY5L7BjZQK2AcG_0ubROuuA6l2CjPhDMajnRdzfLkB8W62kOeGAI0_LcB3MJSbSsUJAiiFeLr7FcW0Wpdr7iUzagEcWCiymDpbGVS80JKejTt3_Hp_KmIizsTKTFU7dvqUxAyVJaA/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361915813694265282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFiXgeXaFKXOr_I1Oq_0wilakvIb6HD1JgReN3Hi5NnEf1e8Fx0HiHTPpIz16GF7NewSYfEgg6fpWmM_ZFjLWVy-D2q-y963o9QIUKxsIIekN0QGk9mRnX4_xGzSk2Ga967t56sw3_h-M/s1600-h/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFiXgeXaFKXOr_I1Oq_0wilakvIb6HD1JgReN3Hi5NnEf1e8Fx0HiHTPpIz16GF7NewSYfEgg6fpWmM_ZFjLWVy-D2q-y963o9QIUKxsIIekN0QGk9mRnX4_xGzSk2Ga967t56sw3_h-M/s400/Alfa_Romeo-Brera_UK_Version_2005_1280x960_wallpaper_09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361915814651425554" /><br /><br /></a><div align="justify">Sportiness and elegance combined in unique, exclusive styling. Harmonious forms and volumes which, when they are supported by Alfa Romeo mechanical and engineering excellence, produce a beautiful, powerful, solid car. This is very briefly the spirit of the new coupé which will arouse extreme emotions and guarantee superbly enjoyable driving. The engineers and stylists only had one goal: to combine sportiness with roominess and the quality of life on board.<br /><br />To achieve this result, they started from the excellent premises of the fascinating Alfa Romeo Brera prototype, which had excited the press and the general public, winning numerous international awards: the 'Best of Show', awarded by the magazine Autoweek at the Geneva Motor Show, 'Best of Show' in the Prototype category at the Villa d'Este Concours d'Elégance, 2 prizes for its category at the Bibendum Challenge 2002, one as 'one of the most elegant in the world'; and the title of 'the most fascinating car' at the Super Car Rally 2002 from Paris to Monte Carlo. A worthy curriculum, which the new Alfa Romeo Brera now inherits.<br /><br />Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Styling Centre, the model represents the state of the art in the world of the coupe, a strong compact car, mistress of the road with a strong personality. First of all, this fascinating '2+2' has generous dimensions: it is 1,830 mm wide, 4,413 mm long and 1,372 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,525 millimetres, although the heightened taper of the front and rear make it look very compact. This does not in any way diminish the elegance of the lines which flow smoothly, from front to back, right down to the built-in bumpers and light clusters with their converging wedge shape.<br /><br /><br />The exterior line is a succession of classical references, an ideal place where traditional Alfa styling cues are reproposed in a modern key. This is evident at first glance. For example, the rear window that recalls the window of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint of many years ago. Or the rear end which reiterates the distinctive traits of recent Alfa Romeo models. And at the front, the bonnet recalls those of cars of the Fifties, dominated by the shield set at the centre. And finally the larger rear light clusters and the four exhaust outlets reinforce the impression of a powerful sports car, like the large tyres and the lovely alloys that are standard throughout the range.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Brera aims to maintain continuity with the past, while enlarging the interior space and raising the standard of life. On a car with a great temperament, the driving position is the hub around which the interior is built. The Alfa Romeo Brera is no exception, as you would expect from a car born to offer exuberant performance and an extremely striking design. So the seats provide outstanding containment, and a sporty design but this does not mean forgoing comfort in the rear, which remains at the highest levels for this segment. By folding down the rear seats, the luggage capacity is increased from 236 to 546 litres, which hints at the generous loading area. The Alfa Romeo Brera comes in three outfits, all lavishly equipped with electronic and telematic equipment, and the interior ambience is always welcoming and sophisticated, thanks to the quality materials used and the introduction of innovative solutions, such as the large fixed sunroof which increases the luminosity in the car and the passengers' sense of space, making the line sleeker and more flowing.<br /><br />The engine is the heart and real strength of every Alfa Romeo model. Under a fascinating line and strong personality, Alfa cars conceal a range of superb engines with advanced technology and generous performance. The same is true of the Alfa Romeo Brera, which offers a choice of two JTS petrol engines (2.2 delivering 185 bhp and 3.2 delivering 260 bhp), and a 2.4 JTD turbodiesel that delivers 200 bhp (available after the launch), combined with two different gearboxes depending on the version: 6-speed mechanical or automatic (not available at the launch). In other words, this is a car capable of exciting performance, but is also ideal for everyday use.<br /><br />Fascinating styling, plenty of temperament and superb engineering. The Alfa Romeo Brera combines these distinctive features with others, playing its trump cards in the field of safety and dynamic behaviour. While 'enjoyable driving' has always been one of the strong points of any car from Alfa Romeo, 'enjoyable travelling' now becomes a necessary choice when the cars have to guarantee excellent comfort as well as the Alfa temperament. For this reason, the Alfa Romeo Brera fits double wishbone suspension at the front and a Multilink system at the rear. This layout guarantees excellent dynamic performance but also superb comfort. Whoever sits at the wheel controls the behaviour of this great sports car, but certainly does not forgo the excellent comfort guaranteed by the suspension. To which the Alfa Romeo Brera adds a sporty trim and Q4 four-wheel drive on some versions.<br /><br />The Alfa Romeo Brera is fitted with the most advanced electronic devices to control the car's dynamic behaviour: the sophisticated VDC system with sporty, non-intrusive calibration, complete with MSR and ASR (the former adjusts braking torque when changing down, while the latter limits wheel slip when accelerating).<br /><br /></div></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750080599520524421noreply@blogger.com0