Italian Stile Bertone design studio photo spread of his new concept Pandion, which was developed for Alfa Romeo and most likely to say it will be based on the alternate model 159. The car will be presented at the exhibition in Geneva after two weeks, his name translated in Bulgarian means “sea hawk”. By Stile Bertone pointed out that it is designed to celebrate the 100 anniversary of the founding of Alfa Romeo, which blows in summer. There are no official information about the Alfa Romeo Pandion, but colleagues from other cars blogs argue that the concept is 4.82 meters in length and uses the platform of the Supercar 8C Competizione. According to the information in this publication, the weight of Pandion is only 1 000кг. But the engine is 4.7-liter 8-cylinder from 8C Competizione, whose power is 450 h.p. Official information about the car is expected to be announced in coming days.

Recently became known that Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Abarth will unite to attack the U.S. market, but here it is now available and their first joint development, although it is targeted at European customers. This is a special version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which will be produced only 100 copies, they will be sold only in the Maserati showroom in Europe. This brings to mind another similar case with limited Fiat 500, which is offered only in centers of Ferrari. Exclusive MiTo is equipped with the most powerful engine of the model, namely the 1.4 turbo petrol, whose power is 170 h.p. and color coding is blue Maserati Blu Oceano. Unfortunately, this project does not participate Abarth, due to which the power of the unit remained unchanged. Special vehicle can boast 18-inch alloy wheels, sporty exterior package and an active suspension, adaptive according to road conditions and driving habits. The interior of the vehicle did attend sign-boards “Limited Edition” and “Alfa Romeo for Maserati”. As clients of Maserati, which would have bought this particular Alfa Romeo MiTo, are accustomed to high quality, Italian cars are equipped with leather upholstery Pelle Frau, 2-zone air conditioning, leather multifunction steering wheel, navigating with a map of the whole of Europe and bi-xenon headlights.

The Italian company Marangoni, known as a manufacturer of tires processed Alfa Romeo MiTo. The standard 1.4-liter engine that produces 155 hp, designers were able to extract 220 hp goals without an increase in turnover. Clearance of the car was shortened further, and doors open upwards. Visible new front apron, which resembles that of the Ferarri F430, while the rear diffuser placed four spectacular tip of the exhaust system. Alloy wheels are 18-inch, clad in red tires. MiTo impressive can be seen on the auto exhibition in Essen. The car is quite much discussed in the forums of Alfa Romeo and the fans of the Italian brand just love it much from the day of launching it. Alfa Romeo MiTo is with improved ability to accelerate and with aerodynamical shape.

In the Internet space have emerged the first clear pictures of the Italian asset in the luxury segment of the compact hatchback models. After a series of spy images, speculation and even a few pictures taken at the factory of the company, I finally have the opportunity to substitute Alfa Milano in focus. As is evident from the photographs, the replacement of 147 (pictures marked as 149) has taken many design 8C Competizione, and we saw a little MiTo. Oval front lamp, elongated, slightly tapering hood, hidden rear door handles and indeed the whole vision of the car, suggests the emergence of one of the most beautiful cars in this class. Sorry, still not much is known about the dynamic performance and technical characteristics of the model. We are able only to admire the shapes of the Alfa Romeo Milano, which as you know is a priority of the Italian brand. It is expected that the model offers a wide range of petrol and diesel engines with power between 120 and 200 hp At a later stage should appear, and more powerful V6 petrol modification engine.
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Once the agreement was signed between Fiat and Chrysler, fans of Italian design in America actively await the return of Fiat and Alfa Romeo. By the end of next year there should appear Fiat 500, Alfa Romeo MiTo and Alfa Romeo Milano, although no official confirmation. The reason is that Americans are not yet fully adopted the concept of hechbetsite as practical family car. Examples are the premium automobile manufacturers – BMW and Mercedes Benz produce compact models, but are not offered overseas. It seems that Alfa Romeo could follow the same example as their first model a sedan in the United States Giulia – deputy of European 159. Executive Director of the Alfa Romeo, Sergio Kravero revealed to the Italian edition, Giulia that will appear in 2012. He adds that smaller cars as MiTo and Milano are more suitable for European markets, so that the return of Alfa Romeo will be focused around the successful debut of the sedan Giulia. Larger sedans are generally more expensive, which means that they offer higher profit sold on to small car models like MiTo. In this market in the U.S. and lack of tolerance to small cars Giulia might be the best proposal.

The most powerful version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo made its debut at the exhibition in Frankfurt. The car has received the name Quadrifoglio Verde, and will be available early next year. MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde is equipped with a new gasoline engine MultiAir, which has a working volume of 1.4-liters and power 170 h.p. The unit is combined with a new six-speed manual transmission, allowing easier changing of gears, with less noise and vibration. Hot pipsqueak is able to accelerate from 0-100km/h for slightly more than 7 seconds, but consumes only 4.8l.fuel for 100km driving. mileage for extra driving and released 139gr/km CO2 emissions. Other features, which MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde differs from the standard model are the unique 17-inch wheels, covers the side mirrors of color coding, painted matte gray rings of lights and emblems of the Four Leaf Clover on the front fenders.

No major automaker, which does not offer its range jeep, but Alfa Romeo, despite threats and presentation of conceptual Kamal, remained an exception to the rule. The new cooperation with FIAT Americans Chrysler opens new possibilities in the matter, probably will soon see off-road and Alfa. Alfa Romeo apparently intends to use the development of Chrysler to make its first crossover. This future “parketnik will be developed on the basis of a new generation of Jeep Grand Cherokee. If the work reaches the conveyor, the new 4×4 coupe sport would be a worthy competitor in the market to such competitors as the BMW X5, Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7. In all likelihood, the new Alfa Romeo will surpass the luxury of sporting spirit and his “donor” in spite of that under the hood would hardly find a place famous American HEMI V-8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Instead it “Italian” will have a turbo diesel and 3.6-liter gasoline engine Pentastar V-6 with Power 280 hp.

The poorly known Italian company Lester presented tuning program for Alfa Romeo MiTo, which yield the car much more aggressive and sporty appearance. The program consists of comprehensive bodykit, including further interpretation of the front bumper, the front cover air-redirector, air holes on the front mud flaps, rear spoiler and a modified rear bumper, which is built new Venturis. Tuners are provided by Lester on Alfa Romeo MiTo also sport springs H & R, a new exhaust system with larger tips and 18-inch wheels. All components are available separately, and the price of the entire package is 1 488 euros. Amazing looking tuning, was made to this simple car of Alfa Romeo

Within the program of restructuring of Chrysler, Dodge all vehicles will be offered in Europe under the brand Alfa Romeo. On the other hand, however the patterns of the Italian company will be sold in the U.S. under the American brand, as the final decision to rename it will be taken until the end of the month. According to him, the two marks are similar positioning in the market and this step will reduce competition within the group. We remind you that less than months Fiat became the owner of 20% of the newly formed company Chrysler, the brand has Dodge, and in return provide their platforms and technologies for the production of compact and efficient cars.

The German tuning shop NOVITEC run sports package for Alfa Romeo MiTo. Company specialists have developed a program for all modifications of the model. MiTo 1.3 JTD has received additional 20 h.p. to its 90 h.p. and the other 1.6 JTD diesel model has a power 144 h.p. under standard 120 h.p. 1.4-liter Gas turbine power units with increased capacity from 155 to 186 h.p. allowing it to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers / hr with 0.6sec faster than the production version or 7.4sec. NOVITEC developed and aerodynamic package models include new bumpers, side and rear spoiler thresholds. The car is also equipped with 18-inch wheels, adjustable sports suspension and a new exhaust system.