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The Geneva show car was called a concept but expect the production version to look almost identical to it

The Geneva show car was called a concept but expect the production version to look almost identical to it

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Alfa Romeo CEO Luca de Meo first confirmed details about the upcoming GTA variant of the ultra-stylish MiTo hatch as far back as June 2008, revealing the car would arrive in the middle of this year packing a brand new 1.75L four-cylinder petrol engine turbocharged to the tune of 240hp (179kW). Today Alfa released an official video detailing the new car, and giving us a taste of the little car's throaty howl.

Alfa Romeo released the first details about the concept version of the car at the Geneva Motor Show. In line with the legendary GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerito) signature, (Alleggerito means reduced weight in Italian), the MiTo GTA Concept prioritises weight reduction, and the achievement of an optimum power-to-weight ratio.

Considerable work has gone into lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity, with certain components such as the tailgate spoiler, roof, and mirror fairings all finished in lightweight carbon-fiber. To save additional weight, aluminum is used extensively in the braking system, suspension, and some parts of the chassis.

Under the hood is a newly developed four-cylinder petrol engine. Designed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies, the compact engine features direct injection, dual variable valve timing, turbocharging and advanced electronic management to produce an impressive 240hp (179kW) from its 1.75L of displacement.

Other upgrades to the standard MiTo include under-floor aerodynamics enhancements, a revised front suspension with new geometry with aluminum leading arms, and all new bushings for the rear suspension. Alfa Romeo engineers have also added an active suspension management system with advanced damper control as well as the Sky-Hook comfort adjustment.

A full selection of driver aids and safety devices, including multiple airbags, ABS, ESP, and EBD are standard, as are anti-slip control and steering-angle-sensitive torque limitation to reduce the tendency for torque steer.

Alfa Romeo is yet to announce a release date for the hot hatch but expect it to appear in European showrooms by the middle of the year.
Alfa Romeo Mi.To Official debut
Afla Romeo MiTo GTA

Official release video for Alfa Romeo's new MiTo GTA


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  1. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 1/21/2009 10:45am PST

    Fiat, when you come back through Chrysler, bring the Mito and this version of it
     
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  2. ma_kafkef avatar kafkef Posted: 2/18/2009 5:30am PST

    When did they start putting ads in these photos? Seriously, Virgin radio?

    I like the car though. Have always liked Alfas.
     
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  3. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 2/18/2009 2:12pm PST

    230hp thats less than the old car.... i guess thats good because the last gta handled like crap lol but it was soo exciting! i dont want alfa to go more boring =[
     
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  4. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 2/18/2009 8:38pm PST

    azlan, isn;t the Mito a new car, so wouldn't this be a new GTA
     
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  5. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 2/19/2009 2:37pm PST

    yes but its the replacement for the 147 gta and it was wild. if the 147 is being replaced i want the mito to live up to the lunacy. obviously i know that the mito is a new car champ.
     
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  6. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 2/23/2009 12:08pm PST

    They should bring it as a Dodge and label it as an SRT
     
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  7. ma_danDAN avatar danDAN Posted: 3/10/2009 6:00pm PDT

    240 in what is roughly a mini?

    madness
     
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  8. ma_bigslim avatar bigslim Posted: 3/19/2009 9:13pm PDT

    yeah this car looks bad ass. but i think they're fakin the engine sounds in the beginning. no amount of acoustic tuning can make 1.75l turbo 4 sound like throaty mid displacement v8. reminds me of when dodge put v8 sounds in their caliber commercials.
     
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  9. sidraja avatar Siddarth Raja Posted: 3/20/2009 4:03am PDT

    madness

    Madness? THIS IS ITALY!
     
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  10. By  micro sd 16gb Posted: 1/12/2010 11:51pm PST

    This car is a beauty, just like the 8C Competizione. Alfa has been putting out good designs lately. If only their cars are as reliable and as trouble-free as they are pretty. But this car here will easily beat the Rover Mini in a beauty contest. Love the rims.
     
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