Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Is An Enjoyable Form Of Intelligence

What promises to be the first sportcar affordable rear-drive Alfa at a time, 4C is widely announced by the Italian automaker, which has now also released a promotional video showing the car "as we have never seen before."

"In short, this car Alfa claims. His soul sport creates a unique driving experience in both road racing, where the acceleration of speed and even more demanding cross," the company says.

"The car's technology integrates perfectly Alfa DNA, a philosophy that brings together all the technology edge that makes fun and can be adapted to the driver and further strengthen the" competitive "nature of the concept compared to other vehicles currently sale ".

Alfa Romeo supercar is compact, which will likely debut as a production model in 2012, is greeted by the manufacturer as "the most fun of intelligence."

But let's see what Alfa brings to the table to support this claim. Step by step, the video shows the highlights of the 4C Association has to offer.

What promises to be the first sportcar affordable rear-drive Alfa at a time, 4C is widely announced by the Italian automaker, which has now also released a promotional video showing the car "as we have never seen before."

"In short, this car Alfa claims. His soul sport creates a unique driving experience in both road racing, where the acceleration of speed and even more demanding cross," the company says.

"The car's technology integrates perfectly Alfa DNA, a philosophy that brings together all the technology edge that makes fun and can be adapted to the driver and further strengthen the" competitive "nature of the concept compared to other vehicles currently sale ".

Alfa Romeo supercar is compact, which will likely debut as a production model in 2012, is greeted by the manufacturer as "the most fun of intelligence."

But let's see what Alfa brings to the table to support this claim. Step by step, the video shows the highlights of the 4C Association has to offer.

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Giulietta lives up to its melodic name in looks and charisma. Like a beautiful woman, this Alfa wears its jewelry well, and the LED headlights and circular patterns in the wheels standout, adding just a flash of bling in all the right places in tasteful style. The curvy black sheetmetal, the famous Alfa badges, the lines and creases--it all presents in a fashion that brings the romanticism of the brand to life.

Inside is a touch tight, though many comparable cars have similar close quarters. The black seats with red stitching are comfortable, sharp and supportive. The dashboard is easy to read and understand, and it's nice to have real switches to turn off features such as the running lights and auto start/stop--which works flawlessly, by the way. I recorded at least seven instances of the system kicking in on my route home.

2011 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA

ON SALE: Europe (not for U.S. sale)

PRICE: $34,000 (est)

DRIVETRAIN: 1.4-liter, 170-hp, 184-lb-ft turbocharged MultiAir four-cylinder; FWD, six-speed manual

CURB WEIGHT: 3,009 lb

0-62 MPH: 7.8 sec

FUEL ECONOMY: N/A

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review, As a sedan, the third generation of Alfa Romeo Giulietta for the 2011 model year was a great ride for a sedan that meets the Alfa Romeo name. A front-wheel drive model, the dynamics of the new Giulietta are beautiful and the interior features and standard equipment offered. Fans of Alfa Romeo Giulietta and supporters are looking for a new facelift and redesign, but they will have to wait a couple more years, when the next revision was in the 2014 model year.

The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta offers a surprisingly comfortable ride, which used to the harder but more precise handling of an Alfa Romeo may come as something of a surprise. A DNA Dynamic mode provides a sportier ride, but the 2012 Giulietta still feels like a comfortable family sedan. We are promising for buyers will be able to choose between comforts or sport chassis and each will have a few different trim levels and powertrain options.

The Ford Focus is less expensive and it shows through and through, but although innovative Ford Sync system and fuel consumption are major plus points of this American classic. Both the Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Accord offers a superior reputation for quality and reliability around.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Specs and Price

The sporty Alfa Giulietta five-door hatchback range has just been boosted by the addition of another ultra frugal yet high performing second generation MultiJet diesel engine.

The new 2.0 JTDM-2 140 bhp is an ideal engine for both company car drivers and private owners requiring low fuel consumption and low running costs combined with driving comfort for long trips.

The new engine is equipped with the latest generation JTDM-2 MultiJet Common Rail system that is already present on the 1.6 JTDM-2 (105 bhp) and the 2.0 JTDM-2(170 bhp) power units. The system represents the most technologically advanced solution for controlling high injection pressures (around 1600 bar) independently of engine RPM and quantity of fuel injected.

TECH SPEC

2.0 JTDM-2 140 bhp
CHARACTERISTICS
No. of cylinders, arrangement 4 in line
Bore x stroke (mm) 83 x 90.4
Displacement (cc) 1956
Compression ratio 16.5 :1
Max. power output: bhp (kW-EC) at rpm 140 (103) 4000
Peak torque: Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm (NORMAL) 320 (32.5) 1500
Peak torque: Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm (DYNAMIC) 350 (35.6) 1750

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V)
Battery: capacity (Ah) / Generator (A) 72 / 600

TRANSMISSION
Drive Front
Number of gears 6 + 1R

TYRES
Standard version 205/55 R16

STEERING
Steering system Rack and pinion with power steering
Turning circle (m) 10.9

SUSPENSION
Front MacPherson independent with anti-roll bar
Rear Multilink system

BRAKES – (DISCS)
Front (mm) 305
Rear (mm) 264

WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY
Fuel tank capacity (litres) 60
Kerb weight DIN (kg) 1320
Max towable weight (kg) 1300

PERFORMANCE
Top speed mph (km/h) 127 (205)
Acceleration (driver + 30 kg): 0 – 62 mph (s) 9.0

FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS*
urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 50.4 (5.6)
extra urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 72.4 (3.9)
combined cycle mpg (l/100km) 62.8 (4.5)
Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km) 119
Emissions Standard EURO 5

PRICE LIST

Alfa Romeo Giulietta – January 2011

Basic Price VAT Retail Price OTR Charges Total OTR BIK Rate(Benefit inKind)
2.0 JTDM-2 140 bhp Lusso £16,787.06 £3,357.41 £20,144.47 £605.53 £20,750.00 13%
2.0 JTDM-2 140 bhp Veloce £17,870.39 £3,574.08 £21,444.47 £605.53 £22,050.00 13
2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Alfa Romeo upgrades top-spec MiTo

2011 Alfa Romeo mito

2011 Alfa Romeo mito

2011 Alfa Romeo mito

The new Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde - formerly Cloverleaf - features an updated exterior and an all new sports interior, which will be on sale in late July/early August 2011 priced from £18,775, after its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The exterior sees a new valance under the Alfa Romeo shield helps to give an impression of a wider, ground-hugging sport car. Fog lights are now finished with black surrounds with lower intakes inspired by the Alfa 8C Competizione.

New Quadrifoglio Verde badges in micro-brushed aluminium with four-leaved clover design in relief sit above the wheel arches. New exclusive 18 inch alloy wheels are an upgrade from the previous 17 inch, and come with 215/40 low profile tyres.

Wing mirrors, headlight (and rear light) surrounds, and door handles are now finished in a pearlescent, satin effect material.

For the interior, a new central column on the sport seats are in Alcantara suede, and a totally black interior is complemented by green and white seams on the seats, steering wheel, hand brake lever and gear knob.

As standard, the Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Verde MiTo comes with the 1.4 TV MultiAir 170bhp engine offers a combined fuel consumption of 47.1mpg and 139g/km of CO2. Acceleration from 0-62mph is reached in just over 7 seconds.

A Synaptic Damping Control and Active Suspension system are responsible for the Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Verde MiTo's handling. The system actively and continuously controls the electronic shock absorbers. The Active Suspension provides three dynamic control systems - Normal, All Weather and Dynamic.

2011 Alfa Romeo mito

2011 Alfa Romeo mito

Alfa Romeo Giulietta MultiAir Price and Specs

Alfa Romeo Giulietta MultiAir

Alfa Romeo Giulietta MultiAir

Alfa Romeo Giulietta MultiAir



Alfa Romeo Giulietta MultiAir

Alfa Romeo Giulietta MultiAir


The Giulietta is evidence of Alfa Romeo evolving so it offers cars with traditional style and classic Alfa design cues combined with modern "down-sized" efficiency.

Generously appointed and finished with high quality materials, the Giulietta will appeal to drivers who enjoy the individuality of an Italian car and, with a press of a switch, it delivers the rewarding performance that is a vital part of the Alfa pedigree.

ALFA ROMEO Giulietta MultiAir - $46,990

SAFETY:

Dual front airbags
Front seat side and curtain airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners and load force limiters
Vehicle Dynamics Control and Traction Control
Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency brake assist
Front seatbelt reminder
Three-point centre rear seat belt
3 x child seat tether points
2 x ISOFIX child seat mountings
Immobiliser security system
Space saver spare wheel

CRASH TEST RATING:

Overall rating (2010 test)

FUEL ECONOMY:

Combined (claimed): 6.0 litres per 100km
Road test results:
Combined: 6.4 litres per 100km

MORE INFORMATION: www.alfaromeo.co.nz

THE NUMBERS

Engine 1368cc four-cylinder direct injection turbocharged petrol
Maximum output 125kW at 5500rpm
Maximum torque 250Nm at 2500rpm
Length 4531mm
Width 1798mm
Height 1465mm
Wheelbase 2634mm
Kerb weight 1290kg
Fuel tank capacity 60 litres
Wheels 17-inch alloy
Tyres Pirelli P7 Cinturato 225/45 R17 radial

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo

The Alfa Romeo MiTo, brand new for 2011 from the Italian luxurious automobile manufacturer, makes a real attempt at being an accessible and affordable Italian sports car. While calling it a “sports car” is a little bit of a stretch, the Alfa MiTo should supply spirited driving and respectable power in a sport compact car package. Designed to be a sporty yet affordable alternative to the 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C, the MiTo sport compact car weighs lower than a Honda Civic and should be a pleasure to throw through the esses, and easy to drive in traffic as well.

2011 alfa romeo 8c spider

2011 alfa romeo 8c spider

2011 alfa romeo 8c spider



2011 alfa romeo 8c spider

2011 alfa romeo 8c spider

Assemble by Alfa’s Centro Stile and handling confined to 500 autos, this late open best Alfa Romeo 8C Spider instantly allures with that unmistakable “Italian style”, an interesting and supreme style that clues at its regularly energetic Alfa taking care of. Under the hood is a moving 8 barrel 4.7 litre motor processing 450 HP, matched to a 6 speed robotic gearbox.

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta offers a surprisingly comfortable ride, which used to the harder but more precise handling of an Alfa Romeo may come as something of a surprise. A DNA Dynamic mode provides a sportier ride, but the 2012 Giulietta still feels like a comfortable family sedan. We are promising for buyers will be able to choose between comforts or sport chassis and each will have a few different trim levels and powertrain options.

The Ford Focus is less expensive and it shows through and through, but although innovative Ford Sync system and fuel consumption are major plus points of this American classic. Both the Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Accord offers a superior reputation for quality and reliability around.

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Alfa Romeo Mito delivers auto delight

Alfa Romeo Mito

Drivetrain: Transverse FWD turbocharged 16-valve 1368cc DOHC direct-injected petrol four with six-speed TCT transmission.

Performance: Max 99kW at 5000rpm, 230Nm at 1750rpm, Max 207kmh, 0-100kmh 8.2 seconds, 5.6L/100km, 126g/km CO2.

Dimensions: L 4063mm, H 1446mm, W 1720mm, W/base 2511mm, Weight 1170kg, Fuel tank capacity 45L.

Safety: Front, driver's knee, side and side-curtain airbags; vehicle dynamic control; ABS, traction control, 5-star NCAP safety rating.

Pricing: Mito 1.4 TCT $39,990, TCt Sport $42,990. Other Mitos from $36,990 to $42,990.

Hot: TCT gearbox; DNA system; cute looks; improved quality; neat chassis; great value.

Not: Polarising looks; pooh-poohing know-alls who have little knowledge of modern Alfas.

Verdict: Arguably the most characterful, fun car to be had for less than $50k, and durable with it

Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa Romeo is known for producing distinctive and exotic-looking cars. You may know the 8C coupe or even the recent Spider concept. So it's a bit surprising to learn that when the production version of the Alfa 4C arrives in 2013, it will be only the second street-legal, midengined car ever built by the Italian manufacturer.

The other is the iconic 1967 Alfa 33 Stradale (the road-going version of the Tipo 33 racecar), a car so exclusive and rare that it makes the Ferrari 250 SWB (160 units built) seem positively mass-produced. Getting your hands on a 33, or T33 as it's often called, requires some serious due diligence along with about $2.5-3 million in cash.

By that ridiculous frame of reference, the Alfa Romeo 4C looks like the bargain of the century, as Alfa is claiming it will cost only $55,000-$62,000. We have our doubts, though, as the 4C shown at the Geneva Auto Show employed a carbon-fiber-intensive structure similar to the KTM X-Bow, and even with an off-the-shelf Fiat engine and transmission, it promises to be an expensive project.

Alfa Romeo’s F1 Comeback Bid

With just two victories as an engine supplier, Alfa Romeo's return to Grand Prix racing had not (yet) lived up to the high expectations. The 1950 and 1951 World Champion struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of development in Formula 1. The 179 F1 campaigned by Autodelta from 1979 was continuously updated for the better part of three seasons but without noteworthy results.

To change the odds in Alfa Romeo's favor, the Italian manufacturer had obtained the services of Gerard Ducarouge halfway through 1981. The talented French designer had previously been responsible for Le Mans-winning sports racers and, more importantly, the Grand Prix-winning Ligiers. He started with making further changes to the 179, but despite clinching a first podium finish, he quickly realized a clean-sheet design was needed for 1982.

Appropriately dubbed the 182, Alfa Romeo's latest Formula 1 car was a response to the latest development: the introduction of carbon-fiber composite chassis by McLaren early in 1981. Like McLaren, Autodelta did not have the in-house capability to produce such a sophisticated chassis and instead relied on a British supplier. The first carbon tub had actually been constructed in 1981 along the lines of the 179, and the new 182 was visually similar.