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Official: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

Posted on Feb 23 2009 by Daily Editor

No more teasers! Alfa Romeo has unveiled the MiTo GTA Concept ahead of next week's Geneva Debut. MiTo Gran Turismo Allegerito Concept is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine that develops 240 hp.

Compared to the standard MiTo it is lighter thanks to carbon fiber body panels and extensive use of aluminum.

New suspension system lowers the car by 20 mm, which translates into better handling. Overall look is more aggressive thanks to revised front fascia, rear diffuser, bigger wheel arches and huge exhaust tips.

We can only hope that the car does not stay as a concept and enters Alfa dealerships in the near future.

Press release:

A high performance concept of the new Alfa MiTo, the Alfa MiTo GTA, will be starring at this year's Geneva International Motor Show in early March.

In line with the famous 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 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.

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 new GTA Concept.

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.

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 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.

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