New Alfa Romeo 8C GTA

<center><img alt=" " class="picmisc" height="265" src="http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_647/car_photo_323587_25.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />Following in the footsteps of the 1965 Giulia Sprint GTA, it’s a model designed to blur the lines between a no-compromise race car and a comfort-oriented road machine. Alfa has cut no corners: the new vehicle is the most extreme to leave the factory gates.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The body panels are carbon fibre, as is the bodykit, which comprises chunky side sills, a road-scraping chin spoilerand race-style rear diffuser. A stripped-out cabin with bucket seats and the bare minimum of kit, as well as more carbon fibre trim wherever possible, will help slash the kerbweight.<br /><br />The 8C coupé’s svelte lines can still be clearly seen, giving the car real grace and elegance. However, design cues such as the aggressive bonnet vents and ice-white ‘mouth’ not only make this model stand out from the pack, but give a nod to the firm’s illustrious racing history, too.<br /><br />A lower and significantly stiffer suspension set-up will help to keep the 8C flat in corners and in contact with the tarmac more of the time. Carbon ceramic brake discs will be offered as an option, for fade-free stopping even on the track.<br /><br />Expect the 8C GTA to tip the scales at 1,450kg – around 150kg less than the standard coupé and only 100kg heavier than its premier rival, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. And to give it any chance of competing on level terms with its scorching counterpart, Alfa knows the 450bhp 4.7-litre V8 will need some attention as well. An ECU remap is likely, along with lower-friction components and a higher rev limit to help push power past the 500bhp barrier.<br /><br /><center><img alt=" " class="picmisc" height="267" src="http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_647/car_photo_323584_25.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />The stunning 8C has developed a mean streak. Take a look at our exclusive images of the hardest, loudest and fastest Alfa ever – the 8C GTA, which will help mark the firm’s centenary in style next year.<br /><br />The 8C has never been a car to go about its business quietly. However, a new triple-pipe arrangement apeing the setup on Ferrari’s 458 Italia, as well as less sound-deadening, will take the symphony to a new level.<br />With the GTA’s lightweight construction and an extra dose of horsepower, acceleration should be phenomenal. A 0-60mph time in less than four seconds seems feasible, plus a top speed approaching 200mph.<br /><br />And the newcomer could be spending more time on the circuit than you may think! The original Giulia Sprint GTA was conceived as a race car, and the 8C GTA could be the model to take the legendary Alfa badge back into competition. With the Maserati GranTurismo racing in the GT4 class and the Ferrari F430 enjoying success in GT3 and GT2, there’s potentially space for Alfa to compete for honours in GT1.<br /><br />Only 500 8C coupés and 500 8C spiders are planned to be built, but next to the 8C GTA they will seem commonplace!<br /><br />A mere 100 examples are likely to go on sale, with a price tag in the region of £200,000.<br />Source: <a href="http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/239929/new_alfa_8c_gta_is_here.html">AutoExpress</a><br /><br /></span><p>

New Alfa Romeo 8C GTA

Following in the footsteps of the 1965 Giulia Sprint GTA, it’s a model designed to blur the lines between a no-compromise race car and a com...

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Video: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA development abandoned

<center><object height="300" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dWegxPJO7qE"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dWegxPJO7qE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="300" width="400"></embed></object></center><br />Alfa Romeo has put the MiTo GTA on hold, probably indefinitely, due to the economic crisis.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="Alfa MiTo GTA Concept" height="234" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/2/large/alfa-mito-gta-concept.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Echoing Aston Martin's cancelation of the Lagonda SUV Concept, an unnamed Alfa Romeo spokeswoman has stated the "MiTo GTA has been put on hold." In an interview with iMotor, she added that, "It's hard to justify building such as high performance car at this present time as the financial crisis means that it's not economically viable. And, sadly, it may never be."<br /><br /><br /><center><img alt="Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA in Geneva" height="265" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/3/large/alfa-romeo-mito-gta-in-geneva.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The road-going version of the awesome Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept, which was shown in Geneva this March, was due to go on sale before the end of the year priced around £20,000. However, a spokeswoman for the Italian firm told us not to expect the car anytime soon – if ever.<br /><br /><br /><center><img alt="Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept - hi res" height="274" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/2/large/alfa-romeo-mito-gta-concept---hi-res.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The MiTo GTA was to be powered by 240 hp 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with direct injection and dual variable valve timing. Boasting aggressive styling, a sportier suspension, and a light weight diet, the MiTo GTA was poised to be an enthusiast's dream come true.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA in Geneva" height="267" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/3/large/alfa-romeo-mito-gta-in-geneva_4.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br /><center><img alt="Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA in Geneva" height="269" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/3/large/alfa-romeo-mito-gta-in-geneva_5.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The Alfa Romeo spokeswoman said: “The MiTo GTA has been put on hold. It’s hard to justify building such as high performance car at this present time as the financial crisis means that its not economically viable. And, sadly, it may never be.”<br />Source: <a href="http://www.imotormag.co.uk/news/289642/alfa_romeo_mito_gta_canned.html">imotormag.co</a> via <a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109072120581/alfa-romeo-mito-gta-development-abandoned">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Video: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA development abandoned

Alfa Romeo has put the MiTo GTA on hold, probably indefinitely, due to the economic crisis. Echoing Aston Martin's cancelation of the L...

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Alfa Romeo MiTo by Lester

<center><img border="0" height="303" src="http://www.autoblog.nl/gallery/0_Tuners/Lester/MiTo_Aero_Kit/slides/Alfa_Romeo_Mito_Lester_1.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The Italian tuners from Lester have unveiled a new aerodynamics package for the Alfa MiTo GTA. The Lester Alfa MiTo GTA kit includes a new front spoiler with a newly designed front grille, side skirts and a rear spoiler. The bonnet of the Lester Alfa MiTo GTA features a huge air intake and the car also has two Alfa 8C style air intakes on the front fenders.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img border="0" height="300" src="http://www.autoblog.nl/gallery/0_Tuners/Lester/MiTo_Aero_Kit/slides/Alfa_Romeo_Mito_Lester_3.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />via:zercustoms.com<br />One of the key features of the Lester Alfa MiTo GTA's interior is a subwoofer housing than can accommodate a woofer of up to 320mm in diameter.<br /><br /><center><img border="0" height="242" src="http://static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2009/Alfa_Romeo_Mito_Lester.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />The rear of the Lester Alfa MiTo GTA features a new diffuser, two round exhaust tailpipes and the car sits on 18" wheels.<br /><br /><center><img border="0" height="298" src="http://www.autoblog.nl/gallery/0_Tuners/Lester/MiTo_Aero_Kit/slides/Alfa_Romeo_Mito_Lester_2.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Prices excluding VAT, installation and painting.<br /><br />* FRONT SPOILER VT - € 138.00<br />* REAR ROOF SPOLER PR - € 96.00<br />* REAR ROOF SPOLER - RACING PR - € 136.00<br />* ADJUSTABLE REAR SPOILER without primer PR - € 95.00<br />* ADJUSTABLE REAR SPOILER PR - € 113.00<br />* ADJUSTABLE REAR SPOILER without primer PR - € 94.00<br />* SIDE SKIRTS VT - € 148.00<br />* BONNET VENT VT - € 98.00<br />* AIR 2PCS .- intakes for front wings VT - € 98.00<br />* REAR AIR DEVICE EXTRACTS VT - € 142.00<br />* REAR AIR DEVICE EXTRACTS for double exhaust (left + right) VT - € 152.00<br />* WOOFER HOUSING VT 178.00<br /><br /><center><img border="0" height="299" src="http://www.autoblog.nl/gallery/0_Tuners/Lester/MiTo_Aero_Kit/slides/Alfa_Romeo_Mito_Lester_5.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />via:<a href="http://forums.subdriven.com/zerothread?id=4450448">forums.subdriven</a><a href="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/Lester-Alfa-MiTo-GTA.html"> zercustoms</a><br /></span>

Alfa Romeo MiTo by Lester

The Italian tuners from Lester have unveiled a new aerodynamics package for the Alfa MiTo GTA. The Lester Alfa MiTo GTA kit includes a new ...

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Spied: Alfa Romeo Milano Near Nurburgring

<center><img alt="Alfa Romeo Milano Prototype" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/8174315.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />The Alfa Romeo 147 is being replaced by a car called the Milano. The Milano has been spied before and these are more pictures of the car taken not far from the Nürburgring.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><center><img alt="Alfa Romeo Milano Prototype" height="267" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/3612980.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Alfa is expected to line up some potent arsenal to provide the main thrust for the Milano. Included in that list are the 88kW (120hp) and 116kW (158hp) 1.4 TJet turbo petrol. Of course there will be diesel options as well. A hot GTA model is a virtual given but there is doubt as to whether it will use a 3.2-litre naturally aspirated V6 like the previous 147 GTA or go four-cylinder turbo like Audi.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Alfa Romeo Milano Prototype" height="259" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/579342.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Inspiration, or rather family resemblance with the new MiTo is quite apparent even under all that black camouflage. The big front headlights and typical Alfa grille are evident as are the round rear lights.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Alfa Romeo Milano Prototype" height="266" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/5442509.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />A public appearance is expected at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September while sales will begin in 2010.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Alfa Romeo Milano Prototype" height="262" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/3088575.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The Milano will compete in the premium hatch category and as such goes up against the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and to some extent the Mercedes-Benz A-Class as well as the Volvo C30.<br /><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090615.012/mini1/alfa-romeo-milano-spied-near-nurburgring">More Photos</a><br /><br /></span>

Spied: Alfa Romeo Milano Near Nurburgring

The Alfa Romeo 147 is being replaced by a car called the Milano. The Milano has been spied before and these are more pictures of the car tak...

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