2011 Alfa Romeo Road TZ3 Review

Alfa Romeo TZ3 Road from Zagaton Viper ACR is based on a mechanical carbon fiber body frame. "Necessary Beauty" is the inspiration for this car, which is responsible for the first time, the transmission power of the United States, and may be the first American of Alfa Romeo.

After pilot heritage lords TZ3 Zagato Corsa was commissioned by the Alfa Romeo Zagato collector Kapp Martin. The first Alfa Romeo Stradale TZ3 was delivered to the Alfa Romeo Zagato collector and the U.S. (and board member of the Saratoga Automobile Museum) Eric King. The TZ3 Stradale No. 2 and No. 3 will be delivered to Japan and Europe.

2011 Alfa Romeo Road TZ3

Both TZ3 TZ3 Road Race and has a typical Kamm-tail (H-tail) layout. This solution became known in Italy, "a short tail 'bodies, which were tested Zagaton early 60s. They reached the top of the Alfa Romeo TZ and TZ2. Effect Kamm is part of a functional design approach, which aims to aerodynamic efficiency . According to this, the CX can be calculated by taking a compact volume at the same time. Reducing aerodynamic drag is guaranteed with a Kamm tail design, without the need for tight, form "drop" of the tail.

2011 Alfa Romeo Road TZ3

Corsa 2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Review

Atelier Zagato Corsa announces the launch of the Alfa Romeo TZ3 XII Villa D'Este Concours d'Elegance.

The Corsa TZ3 is not an exercise in design. It does not only inspiration from 90 years of cooperation between the two marks, only the whole Milanese between Alfa Romeo and Zagato. The Corsa TZ3 is a race car, honoring 100 years of racing and victories throughout the 20th century.

2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa

It celebrates the men and machines of Alfa Romeo Zagato common tradition. Scuderia Ferrari of the 20 and 30 years, Alfa Corse 40 and 50, 60 and 70 of Autodelta Zagato Ferrari until the end of the 80 and 90.

Recalling the emotions of the race, the TZ3 Corsa chassis is based on a single tube of carbon fiber hull, with a tubular chassis and a lightweight aluminum body. Which has technical partners such as Pirelli and OMP.

2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa

The following gentlemen Zagaton legacy-driver, the car is ordered Alfa Romeo Zagaton collector Martin Kapp at Zandvoort Zagaton Homage to the event, with over 130 Alfa Romeo Zagato celebrates the 90 th anniversary of the brand.

Martin Kapp has among its collection Alfa Romeo SZ Coda and Coda Tonda Tronca SZ, TZ and TZ2, Junior Z and SZ.

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Review

After its world premiere of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the new Alfa Romeo debuted in May 2010 and gradually sold in all major markets, which is relaunching the brand in one of the most important segments in Europe.

The centenary year of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta name is a tribute to Alfa Romeo car and a legend. In the fifties, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta captured the imagination of car enthusiasts around the world, making the dream of owning an Alfa Romeo and enjoy a high level of comfort and excellent techniques available for the first time.

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Now, the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo has produced a new Alfa Romeo Giulietta, a five-door hatchback with an Alfa Romeo seemingly obvious and capable of expressing both great agility on the road, offering the most demanding comfort of travel. This is the new compact platform that, through sophisticated technical solutions used for the suspension, the team double-active materials, use and application of sophisticated manufacturing technologies, allows the Alfa Romeo Giulietta achieve exceptionally high levels in terms of comfort on board and their dynamic and safety features (active and passive).

A new platform for improved handling and agility with comfort and safety

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta interior

2010 Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion

After two years of absence from the international scene, Bertone returned to Geneva Motor Show, the presentation of the Alfa Romeo concept car Pandion: an aggressive yet beautiful coupe designed as a tribute to commemorate the "Alfa Romeo a hundred years.

Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion: an extreme sports car and controversial fashion typical Bertone. The size of the concept car (4620 mm long, 1971 mm wide, 1230 mm, wheelbase 2850 mm) provides the external dimensions of a compact sports car with a great feeling inside a sports car, all powered by 4.7 liter, 450 HP 8 - cylinder Alfa Romeo engine.

2010 Alfa Romeo Pandion

Pandion Concept Alfa Romeo is the first car produced by Mike Robinson in his new position as Director of the brand design and Bertone. Pure "dream car", the Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept takes its rightful place as a member of Bertone, the Alfa Romeo Family history: auto, always icons of style, covering the history of the car and the Italian craftsmanship for their design excellent quality, proving to be the milestones for the entire world of car design.

The name comes from the animal world, as Pandion haliaetus is the scientific name of an osprey, a sea hawk nesting and living in coastal areas. The designers, led by Mike Robinson, was inspired by the wing of this predator to invent mechanisms spectacular opening of the door, and facial markings hawks project a sense of the traditional family in the new Alfa era of design.

For nearly a century of tradition Bertone, it is not the first time that natural wonders have inspired concept car names. Just think of the Corvair Testudo (1963), and by no coincidence, Alfa Romeo Canguro (1964), Carabo (1968) and Delfino (1983).

2010 Alfa Romeo Pandion

Design: The initial concept

Muscular body Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept is the result of an original interpretation of the Alfa Romeo badge, where the man-eating snake photographed representing the attraction of style (what we call "skin") and the cross symbolizes the aristocratic the rigor of rational thinking, technological aspects (what we call "context"). Under this interpretation, the design of Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion, like any Alfa Romeo, a perfect synthesis of "skin and frame," an ideal balance as a result of a tension between opposites: the technology and sensuality, rationality and instinct, architecture and sculpture, structuralism and organicism, industry expertise and excellent craftsmanship.

The design of the Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion is based on a concept called Robinson "Skin & Marco" - a new interpretation of the duality inherent in the 100-year-old Alfa Romeo logo. "Skin" is the snake in the logo, representing the known world of Italian excellence in the beautiful and seductive forms, and "Framework" refers to the cross in the logo, representing the mechanical excellence of performance cars Italian race . The combination has become a dynamic area in search of a perfect equilibrium resulting from the tension between opposites: the technology and design, sensual, rational and emotional, sculptural and architectural, structural and organic, manufacturing excellence and excellence crafts.

Under this interpretation, the vibrant energy of all Alfa Romeo is represented by "the structure of the backbone (or" Frame Pandion "), which runs the length of the car radiator grille in the form of V in the nose of V-shaped car-bumper on the tail of the car, crossing the interior of a visual aesthetic structural supports surrounding the shell (or "skin").

Design: the details that count

Alfa Romeo concept front end Pandion is characterized by a long sloping bonnet and sculpted, which creates what is, for all intents and purposes, the mask, almost like a helmet worn by ancient warriors. Alfa "family look" Romeo immediately identify at first glance, does not give even a hint of nostalgia and retro look to the future and a novel, revolutionary, and elegance. There is no doubt, is the Alfa Romeo with the show that have never been seen until now. A typical quad headlights Alpha are buried deep in the points for the outer T-shaped grille, wide stance, highlighting an impressive sports car. Four columns of white light to strike the curiosity of observers, two stand out above the lights and two fog lamps below, create a virtual bi-plane of light at night. A typical five-bar horizontal grille for the Alfa Romeo is barely visible here, offering a historical reference for the identity of the brand.

The grid is filled with thousands of tiny leaves that contribute to the interlocking design of new algorithms in the car.

Alfa Romeo concept Pandion has the profile of a true sports car, no room for compromise. The architectural design is "the cab back," meaning that the cab is placed in the rear of the car and back along the car's visual center. The side of the body visually connects the front to the back of razor sharp sensual through a side window that runs very long extending from the front wheel in the back, improving the accessibility of the excellent cut low sports body. Like sports cars are traditionally difficult to get in and out of this important activity has been made possible by a large ergonomic door opening to further take the low roofline. This new formula not only adds a new graphical successful visual division between the top and bottom, but also offers an incredible panoramic passenger window on the inside.

The back has a surprising range of the crystal blades that are woven in various widths and lengths, projecting into space. Rear of the car is actually the body, or look "pixelated", he-of-the-comet metaphor, so to speak, the sheer speed of the vehicle is pulled, technical background "frame" back, away from the sensual, flowing "Skins" above. This phenomenon of "dematerialization" in the car has created a natural form of the business, which means that the car looks like you are moving, although it is still standing.

Also fixed two small white marks on the rear bumper with quad exhaust pipes, to create a visual continuity of the white side panels that appear to wrap around the car.

The rear lights are completely integrated into the tangle of organic wings and disappears when turned off. The feeling is the new Alfa Romeo family again visible to the rear of the car with the same V-shaped barrier located on the front of the vehicle that moves along the length of the body, forming a powerful Alfa Romeo virtual backbone.

Doors, as in many other works of art designed by Bertone (1968 Carabo as Alfa Romeo, Lancia Stratos 1970 0, 1972 Lamborghini Countach, and the Fiat Barchetta 2007), so visually stunning open. Virtually articulated around the axis of the rear wheel, door Alfa Romeo concept Pandion open turning back, finishing at 90 degrees above perfectly in the center of the rear wheel, lifting the side of the vehicle body, the wing before the rear wing. When fully opened, more than 3.6 meters tall. This spectacular design solution, especially for the glamorous, so the industry "wow" factor auto slow today. This mechanism is also a pragmatic look futuristic. Like all "extreme" sports cars are literally impossible to get in and out of the concept of Alfa Romeo Pandion is designed to use the horizontal space in the car from the vertical space is limited.

In the case of an accident resulting in 'roll over' doors fall off the body of the vehicle so that passengers can exit the car.

Interiors: Minimalist glam

The figures, which makes the spring Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept to life is the result of a design study to create an organic whole, without the use of shortcuts in order to ensure continuity between inside and outside A perfect balance between architectural rigor and spectacular forms of living organisms.

Body language is used to create the cab has resulted in a fluid environment, the equipment, which seem to grow spontaneously, without ever having been either designed or constructed. We have the name of this code is an expressive, never before seen in a car in the field to date, algorithmic design. The concept, which has taken the world of mathematics, says a biological alternative to the traditional design and is "the addition of random shapes." And 'as if the design would be the following types of complex development, which is not linear and geometric form to produce "self-organization" to "natural growth" algorithms such as "swarms" or "lives".

Looking at the interior of the Alfa Romeo concept of Pandion, the first things that attract attention are the front seats. Car design is typical of Alfa Romeo cutting, ie 2 +2. While the two rear seats are "blanks" classic, the two front seats are incredibly thin (30 mm), ergonomic chairs, chaise longue. They have a carbon fiber cover (mimicking the style of the car's exoskeleton or "skin") covered Technogel ® and backlit with light ® fabric that conforms to the shape of the body of the driver or passenger. The principle that has inspired the designers was "zero gravity", ie, a warm and welcoming, bringing a sense of quality of life, at first, but ... zero gravity.

In fact, all the items inside the car tends to flow visually, suspended in the magic of blue light. Behind them, the minimalist choice, but a careful study of ergonomics: the seats are the result of a perfect synthesis of high performance, flexibility and lightness. The ground is clearly illuminated in the same "pool blue" color of the seats, providing a visual extension spectacular voluptuous seats with his "flowing contours, where the driver and passenger can feel protected in a shell very glamorous.

The steering wheel is clear that in a sports car, while the control is the same as the Alfa Romeo racing cars, with two analog slices placed directly on the steering column. Three of the four LCD screens offer a behind the cab (two sides, one on the windshield) and they are directly connected to external video cameras that replace rear-view mirrors are generally located outside the car. The big screen is placed in the middle (9 ') in the middle of the console - and within reach of driver and passenger - also displays information about vehicle systems (air conditioning, audio system, satellite navigation, etc. .. .).

Conclusion

"We follow in the footsteps of giants." Is the motto of the company Bertone. The Giants are mentioned Nuccio Bertone and Giovanni. However, following his trail, not to copy, however. You need to apply his teachings and used as a guide for moving forward. We ask our designers to follow a complete creative, where there are seemingly unrelated phenomena together and try to apply to the automotive world.

But design research is not enough. A Bertone, explores the concepts, and therefore each design is the result or a spin-off of an innovative idea or new. Mike Robinson, director of design and brand Bertone, said: "Cars are like movies: they have a history to win the people. The best car designers are always excellent narrators and their products, which are concept cars or consumer products, reflect the ability of creators to gather ideas fascinating of all fields from all over the world, the stories together and make them new and old. That's what we try to do with the concept of Alfa Pandion Romeo.

The strong diagonal dark light division in the rear of the side view accentuates the powerful rear wheel drive configuration, and draws particular attention to the opening mechanism is hidden.

2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo Review Quadrifoglio Verde

World premiere of the Alfa Romeo MiTo 170 hp 1.4 MultiAir TBI is the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009. Exclusive to cut back a legendary symbol over the years has been the subject of some of the Alfa Romeo sports car. Take always been synonymous with wealth, race and win, "Green Clover" (cloverleaf) now has a new type of sport, which combines driving pleasure with better environmental characteristics.

Taking the Alfa Romeo MiTo is a machine with a powerful 170 hp engine Multiair and innovative solutions that highlight the model features: keep, agility, active safety and driving have increased the engine is one of the highest values ​​of specific power in the world and provides the platform until now to think of a car in this class.

2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde

The best feature of this engine is its exceptional weight / power ratio, which has always been one of the key factors of success for Alfa Romeo on road and track. The relationship class, 6.7 kg / hp is almost 10 percent better than the already excellent performance of the current 1.4 Turbo Diesel 155 hp. A 124 hp / liter, this engine is also one of the world leaders in specific energy. In fact, the highest ever recorded in a car Alfa, claiming the heritage of the great engineering Alfa Romeo MiTo.

This is a very important value because it demonstrates the effectiveness of staff reductions, for the production of high-tech engine to improve performance combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. In fact, this last area, which provides evidence of the technical level reached more surprising: 4.8 l/100 km and 139 g / km of CO2 (extra-urban cycle) are closer than they expect from an economy car of a compact sports car that goes from 0 to 100 km / h in just over 7 seconds.

2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde

Behind these exceptional characteristics of power and unmatched performance / consumption ratio, Alfa Romeo decided to give a feeling of sportiness and technology of Alfa Romeo MiTo quality finishes, attention to detail and a number of features. An example is the 17 "satin finished titanium wheels (depending on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione supercar). The same colors used in headlight frames and mirrors, but the dark parables lighthouse paint to get a new metal sublimation technology. The interior is also a refined feel with sporty all-black environment, without reflections or distractions while driving. technological aspect of this car is further enhanced sporty cloth used for curtains, seats, dashboard, and a modern white light on the dashboard .

It should also be noted that Alfa Romeo has developed a chassis update to emphasize the innovative and dynamic qualities of the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde.

Dynamic Suspension

Racing has always been a testing ground for new technologies that have found their way to the world's most famous circuits in standard road cars. An example of this passage between two worlds seem very different are the dynamics of the suspension. This system, which actively and continuously monitors the electronic shock absorbers, has been developed by combining the test unit with the latest Alfa Romeo engineering techniques Magneti Marelli.

Therefore, using the experience gained in the circuit, the system allows the Quadrifoglio Verde Alfa Romeo MiTo further highlighted in terms of agility and handling, which gives it exceptional driveability and unparalleled security. The driver has three advantages of dynamic suspension system, comfort, safety and agility. Above all, the electronic shock absorbers adjust to road conditions and controls all movements of the car. This ensures maximum comfort and ensures that the irregularities of the road is completely absorbed. In addition, the dynamic suspension system always ensures maximum grip and safety, participating actively respond to all road conditions. Finally, due to roll and pitch are more restricted in all conditions, there is increased stability during cornering and agility adds to doubt the Alfa Romeo MiTo.

The suspension seamlessly interacts with three different control strategies Alfa DNA system. In "normal" times, agility combined with a level of comfort, as in "all the time," security features are enhanced by continuous interaction between the dynamic stability control systems, steering and suspension. Finally, in "Dynamic", the MiTo is a true sports car attached to the land and suitable for any car: it is no coincidence that the system was developed at the Balocco track historical and around the corner Nürburgring. Thus, through the hard work of Alfa Romeo and Magneti Marelli, the car is responsive and reliable when you turn the wheel or put his foot on the accelerator.

The innovative dynamic suspension system consists of four electronically controlled dampers, five accelerometer sensors, a control unit and an interface with Alfa DNA of different configurations and other onboard electronic systems.

Its main function is to participate actively and continuously monitor the response of the dampers that adapt according to the movement of the car and road conditions and driving style. To summarize, the dynamic suspension system better protects passengers from uneven road surfaces with effective filtering and optimizes comfort by recognizing an obstacle (like a bump or hole) and adjust the behavior of the suspension accordingly. The system also provides a better swing by changing the distribution of the four damping shock absorbers improve handling and team, thanks to advanced dynamic control side. In addition, the suspension system handles dynamic longitudinal dynamic control by adjusting the movement of the chassis during acceleration, braking and shifting, and integrating seamlessly with the vehicle dynamic control systems, steering and braking.

The new six-speed C635

The technological qualities of the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde is further reinforced by the next generation of the C635 gearbox. Developed by FPT and Verrone plant built in Italy, this revolutionary device is the first mechanical result of a design philosophy to improve the flexibility of driving performance, consumption and production.

In terms of driving pleasure is concerned, the new gearbox ensures clean and quick changes with the movements of very short selection, activation of a uniform pressure, no noise and vibrations. In addition, design and modern building techniques will help to significantly reduce levels of consumption due to less friction and optimal gear ratios.

2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Review

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept debuted at the 81st International Motor Show in Geneva. This compact "supercar" that represents the true essence of a sports car, depending on the brand values: performance, Italian style and technical expertise for the pleasure of driving safely.

The new concept has the classic two-seater coupe rear-wheel drive car with the engine in the center, with a length of 4 meters and a wheelbase of less than 2.4 meters dimensions, which serve both to highlight the size compact car and increase agility. Distinguished by its sleek and clean exterior, the same principles apply in the interior, with the specific concept of board design maintain the characteristics and features that directly reflect the car's sporting spirit.

2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

And 'Alfa Romeo 4C concept, technology and materials derived from the 8C Competizione to find a home - coal, aluminum, rear-wheel drive - and the technology of Alfa Romeo models currently on sale: 1750 turbo engine with gasoline direct injection gasoline, "Alfa TCT" dry dual-clutch transmission and the Alfa DNA switch dynamic.

Simply, this vehicle is the Alpha and screams. The soul of a sports car to create a unique driving experience, as well as road and when you compete with the speed and lateral acceleration of more demanding.

Born on the experience gained with the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and Alfa 8C Spider, a new rear wheel drive concept car to share the super-exclusive car as well as his philosophy is based on the achievement of maximum driving pleasure and pleasure driving the proverbial Alfa Romeo. This is the goal, which is 8C Spider 8C Competizione and will continue, mainly due to the increasing power, but the Alfa Romeo 4C concept follows the path weight, made possible by the extensive use of coal, which also plays a structural role, and offers outstanding agility, with the weight / power ratio, which is less than 4 kg / hp. Platform supports the body consists entirely of carbon, which is located inside the room for the driver and front passenger, while the structure of the rear bodywork and the extensive use of aluminum moderation.

2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

The end result is a significant reduction in weight, is limited to less than 850 kg, and optimize the center of gravity of the car, giving the advantage of flexibility and maneuverability in the most difficult routes.

The name "4C concept" evokes the pleasure of sporty driving only the spectacular "4 cylinder" 1750 turbo petrol engine that offers more than 200 HP can offer. It presented a series of production models like the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, the engine has technical leading edge solutions such as direct injection, dual continuously variable valve timing and turbo system revolutionary control analysis that eliminates turbo lag .

Located at the back center of the vehicle, the engine on the Alfa Romeo 4C concept guarantees a return that equals or exceeds that of a 3-liter engine, while still providing moderate fuel consumption, which is typical of a 4-cylinder compact. Along with the new automatic transmission "Alfa TCT" dual-clutch transmission dry, launched a few months ago and the MiTo will soon be available in the Giulietta, the powerful turbocharged petrol engine enables the 1750 Alfa Romeo 4C concept reach a top speed of over 250 km / h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km in less than 5 seconds. The car features Alfa DNA technology and a philosophy that brings together all the technology on board, so it is nice and customizable to the driver and further accentuating the "competitive" nature of the concept compared to other cars available today.

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept has a sophisticated suspension layout (large square in front, MacPherson struts at the rear) to ensure maximum flexibility and maneuverability. This solution, with rear-wheel drive and the extraordinary power / weight ratio ensures Alfa Romeo driving experience, reinforced by the weight distribution (40% front and 60% on the rear axle). The concept takes the sporting tradition of the brand that brings us back to its roots, where agility and weight / power ratio were the keys to a successful race car, and combine these aspects with Alfa Romeo to hit the road each day .

This car is not just a training style creates Motor Show, which goes on sale in 2012, and is set to strengthen the global growth of Alfa Romeo.

2010 Alfa Romeo 159 Turbo Diesel Review 1750

The 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo has introduced a number of important changes in the planned relaunch of the brand on the world stage. The main character is a new event in the Alfa Romeo 159 (sedan and Sportwagon). The new 159 is designed to give the sport more appealing personality, and offers maintenance and performance that sets new standards in this vehicle class. Two new engines, in particular, (200 hp, 1750 cc diesel turbo and 170 bhp 2.0 JTDM diesel) Alfa Romeo 159 in place firmly in the K-intensive segment of the market area which is more than half the sales of Alfa Romeo.

2010 Alfa Romeo 159 Turbo Diesel 1750

In his fascinating and very personal look, all engines Alfa Romeo offers a selection of Superior, with the latest technology and performance of explosions. Alfa Romeo engines are the perfect incarnation of a soul that has always sporting the brand apart from the competition. The Alfa Romeo 159 is no exception. Since April 2009, the new 159 will be available with a new engine: a turbocharged petrol engine of 1,750 cc that meets Euro 5 standards and develops 200 horsepower between 4750 and 5500 rpm with 320 Nm of torque at just 1,400 rpm .

The new 1750 cc turbo diesel engine (Manufacturer FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies) is combined with six-speed manual gearbox and the ignition is advanced solutions, such as direct injection of two units continuously variable valve timing, turbocharging and a revolutionary control system cleaning. The resulting performance is comparable to - or better - that for many 3-liter still produces the fuel consumption of a typical four-cylinder compact.

2010 Alfa Romeo 159 Turbo Diesel 1750

The force behind the development of an Alfa Romeo engine is the determination of the company to use technology to enhance the pleasure of driving. This certainly applies to the development of the new Euro 5, "1750 Turbo Benzina 200 CV", the unit immediately to the Alfa Romeo 159 and later for the Alfa Romeo Brera, Spider and 159 Sportwagon.

This engine takes the Alfa Romeo 159, with its refined style and elegance typical of Italian sports an impressive speed of 235 mph and accelerates from 0 to 100 km in just 7.7 seconds. The 200 hp Alfa Romeo 159 Turbo Diesel in 1750 is a true representative of the lifestyle Alfa exclusive automotive. Far from being a simple "transfer", the 159 new cars to drive Real. It provides a true sport performance, and thanks for the acceleration of muscle torque generous and smooth response even at low revs and an extended power range of a modern advanced gasoline engine that reduces the need for "work" gearbox. The engine noise is too inspiring without being boring.

2010 Alfa Romeo Concept Review 2uettottanta

On the occasion of his 80 years, Pininfarina offers an "open" concept 2uettottanta Alfa Romeo that is exciting and a pleasure to drive. For those who still like to dream in the car. For those looking for a mixture of vanity, fun, joy and outdoor living. For those who love the icons on the main expression of the age in which we live for those who want their car to be a rare sensory experience, both in terms of style and driving without being haunted by the performance. For those who want to be excited about the dynamic sports car that convey the uniqueness and elegance typical of Alfa Romeo Spider designed by Pininfarina.

2010 Alfa Romeo 159 Turbo Diesel 1750

2uettottanta name, which raises the legendary Duetto, but also during operation with Pininfarina, will launch to celebrate its 80 years of this concept car. It has decided to make this type of car, that is, by definition, work with Pininfarina Alfa Romeo Spider. This product was very Italian, which has become the export of the brand, which is an inexhaustible talent that the world associates with Italy.
Pininfarina 2uettottanta The concept reflects the willingness to look to the future with optimism, following tradition, reaffirming its design excellence and proven ability to aesthetic innovation and technology. This concept represents an innovative approach, designed in the third millennium, a subject that is firmly rooted in the history of Pininfarina, Spider two-seater. And like the best Alfa Romeo sports cars next pen Pininfarina, the Alfa Romeo concept 2uettottanta improved driving experience and focuses on the thrill of being behind the wheel of an open car with the personality of great beauty. This is a car that can make people dream and excited, even after many years. The icon for a lifestyle that dates back to a lively debate, the turbulent period. As Duetto sixties, who helped establish a trend based on the themes of rebellion and escape, thanks to the movie "The Graduate."

2010 Alfa Romeo 159 Turbo Diesel 1750

The Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta concept is also a tribute to Alfa Romeo, which celebrates its centenary in 2010: the alliance between Alfa Romeo and Pininfarina is one of the most important and enduring in the history of the automobile, one of the men of the solutions passion for design and advanced technologies, we generated a series of invaluable looks good, innovative cars with much temperament. With a penchant for sports cars and convertibles. The aim is to replicate this concept with the 2uettottanta. Therefore, a clean line, smart was chosen for this "simple two places," which comes with a 1750 cc turbocharged engine in a longitudinal, an obvious reference to the "1750 Veloce" in 1968, one of the many jobs derived from the famous "Osso di Seppia" (sepia). With its red body, inspired by the painting typical of Alfa Romeo, 2uettottanta is 1797 mm wide, 4212.6 mm long, 1,280 mm high and has a 2500 mm wheelbase.

Driving pleasure and feeling in harmony with nature is transformed into light, elegant, refined and volumes of shapes that seem to glide through the air easily. This creates the theme of this notion: the expression of a single unit, which is some distance from the earth and suspended. Alfa Romeo Concept 2uettottanta seems almost off the ground "will". It is an optical effect achieved with a line through the whole car horizontally. A sign still applied to dynamic proportions and sports - typical of Alfa Romeo Spider - reinforced by the configuration of the cabin, which has shifted significantly towards the rear. Under the design is its exaltation of simplicity that does not need to flex its muscles, but focuses entirely on the agility and harmony.

The front of the Alfa Romeo concept highlights the true character of 2uettottanta Alfa Romeo. The design is simple, with a center line that works well in the nose of the car, while the performance of surfaces is more sophisticated. In the center, sight, and nothing more than a purely decorative element is the shield of Alfa Romeo, which seems to come from the heart of the car and stretch out on the future of Pininfarina, the three-dimensional approach. The shield is made of aluminum and includes floating horizontal fins. On either side are two triangular side vents. The two imposing impression on the hood to create a natural link between the logo and the large windshield, which was designed as a ring in her hand like aluminum can be seen from the car body without interrupting your flow. The headlights, which adopts the latest LED technology is integrated into the line that gives the car its character set.

A strip of charcoal in the bottom front of the works without the splitter, channeling the air from the rear of the car.

Side view of a car, a theme repeated in one volume, emphasizing the flowing lines and the whole forms a natural blend. Horizontal "cut" the pages to give a great sense of dynamics, which starts from the front and back wheel to the rear wheel. As an athlete, and CAR subtle means to achieve aerodynamic efficiency. Pininfarina has always sought to natural forms, which may mediate the effectiveness and respect for the environment, an approach to strengthen its commitment to a strong theme of ecological sustainable mobility. Alfa Romeo Concept 2uettottanta is in perfect harmony with nature, becoming a formal expression of response to the needs of our time is the arrow that flies in the wind almost without resistance.

Smooth, essential for smooth surfaces, even on the back, reflecting the front, but with a little more emphasis on the muscles. The design combines stylistic simplicity with a strong character in the quantities and proportions, with details intended to emphasize the car's dynamic, brilliant personality. The two bumps seem to come out of the volume is soaring wings, creating hoops behind the seats. At each end, these bars to generate a schedule designed to keep the seat belts. Even the rear lights are thin and nested under the line that defines the entire paragraph.

Much attention has gone into the design of the interior. The result is a spacious cabin and comfortable, designed with a slight volume, dynamic, involving the occupants in a comforting hug. The shapes are sewn into the skin, which includes touch controls: in the office, the Alfa Romeo concept 2uettottanta is faithful to his vocation as a car designed for driving pleasure. The dashboard extends the liquid on the sides to blend into the door as a natural continuation of the volume of the car, creating a perfect symbiosis between the exterior and interior. The dashboard has a driver-focused configuration with an innovative approach to classic Alfa Romeo circular "tube" containing the instruments.

The tunnel contains the Alfa DNA shifter in an ergonomic position, which varies the set-up of the car in three modes, Dynamic, Normal and All Weather, adapting the behavior of different systems on the vehicle (engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, etc.). the requirements of drivers and different driving conditions. The tunnel passes through the cabin, and it gives the chassis structure reveals carbon elements: the choice of this material reflects Pininfarina constant search for alternative materials that can make vehicles lighter, which reduces consumption and emissions. Another strong element of the interior is the steering wheel, which is a modern interpretation of the Duetto is perforated into three parts, wrapped, with the addition of a paddle shifts dual-clutch sequential control. A smooth ride and comfort is guaranteed by sports anatomical sites. All the interiors of the car "floats" ventilation ducts are located between the passenger cabin and hull.

Size and structure of the rings, which were made primarily Alfa Romeo Concept 2uettottanta co Dunlop still feel a strong character and strength to the car. The tires are of the low-profile, very extreme edges of the view plane, designed by Pininfarina to incorporate innovative technologies developed by Dunlop, the graphs reflect the car. Their streamlined design and a very smooth side profile, ensures a better grip and less air resistance, thus reducing fuel consumption. Aluminum wheels treated in line with other cars, and a free interpretation of the classic Alfa Romeo circle pattern five, revealing high-performance carbon-ceramic brakes by Brembo Alfa Romeo.

Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta concept is not an exercise in pure style, but also a research project: the goal is to understand the spirit of the spider in the configuration, the proportions and design of the car and flair style. This approach is one of the genes Pininfarina. For this project, it was Pininfarina design team gave free rein to express the values ​​inherent in the Alfa Spider "by Pininfarina," the values ​​that are deemed to have Giulietta Spider Duetto or all time classics. To achieve this result, the car was given a special introduction, with a low center of gravity and a cabin that is very likely not to isolate the inhabitants of the surrounding environment. The result is to bring the road "closer" to driver's eyes and increase their sense of dynamism, even at low speeds.

What is the effect of 2uettottanta? Desire. Who sees it as a "must" identify, to drive it, enjoy. Since 2uettottanta not an impossible dream. Similarly, 2uettottanta just does not want to make an impact at first sight, but to achieve the beauty that not only seeks an order confirmation immediately, but gradually reveals all its values ​​and transfer them into the future, when the style eternal. As it did in the case of Duet, which continues to be celebrated as the iconic design, after more than 40 years.

2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 MultiAir Review

Alfa Romeo, always the expression of sophisticated technology and high performance motors, proudly presents the revolutionary Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 MultiAir system, developed and patented by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies.

The precursor of this family is revolutionary MultiAir 1.4 engine, first introduced to the world of Alfa Romeo MiTo model and available with three different power levels (105 hp, 135 hp and 170 hp), all ready to Euro 5.

At launch, the first two MultiAir engines mounted on the Alfa Romeo MiTo is the 1.4 135 hp and 105 hp 1.4, available across the range of current required. Its launch will be followed by the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbobenzina, complementing the range Alfa Romeo MiTo petrol engine and will be available in the new and exclusive "Quadrifoglio Verde" team.

2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 MultiAir

This wide range of products will MiTo to satisfy the needs of an ever more complete and intelligent is gratifying Alfa Romeo mini with good sales results.

In detail, providing 135 hp 1.4 Turbo Alfa Romeo MiTo all the performance and the temperament of a sports car well balanced designed for customers who are concerned about the conduct of satisfaction and good fuel economy. The 135 hp engine torque is optimal under all conditions, ensuring excellent pick-up performance and energetic thrust at all speeds, which marks a new stage in the scenario of the gasoline engine. The new engine is 135 hp top speed and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is the height of the category Mini.

2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 MultiAir

This completely new engine designed to operate in conjunction with the Alfa DNA device, provides excellent dynamic qualities of the Alfa MiTo to be fully exploited. This makes long trips very comfortable, but also guarantees a lot of strong feelings in many sections of the road demanding the natural terrain of any Alfa Romeo, balanced by the weight / power and speed of an excellent response to driver commands.

An excellent performance combined with the quality known as environmental economics and fuel. This excellence is reflected in particularly low CO2 emissions, equal to 129 g / km, with a combined fuel consumption of just 5.6 liters per 100 km.

The balance and temper are the attributes of the power unit with 105 hp 1.4. This engine has its place in a strip of the central market of this segment, which represents the best option. The engine 105 hp Euro 5 multi point and is at the top of the range with the market in terms of maximum power and driving pleasure.

The 105 hp 1.4 engine also ensures the full participation behind the wheel, which makes Alfa MiTo an indisputable star in city traffic, ensuring complete security and easy driving in all conditions.

The MiTo also realizes excellent performance with its 170 hp engine version MultiAir available in the exclusive "Quadrifoglio Verde" outfit. This marks the resurgence of one of the most beloved symbols of the history of Alfa enthusiasts around the world who are passionate about the glorious past of a fire that made a mark out of the race and motor sports.

1.4 MiTo 170 hp engine of an example of a new concept of sportiness, combining superlative driver satisfaction of ecological awareness. To meet the specification of this car are its excellent weight / power (6.7 kg / hp), rear disc brake and extraordinary agility special power of 124 hp / liter, real in this category. This is also the largest value of all time, Alfa, confirms the excellent engineering heritage of Alfa Romeo.

The Alfa Romeo 170 hp 1.4 MultiAir Turbobenzina, combined with a new 6-speed transmission ensures a rapid change in short trips, is an excellent example of the philosophy of downsizing: the production of high-tech engine turbo to increase performance by while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The results obtained following this strategy is attractive by any standard (139 g / km of CO2 and 4.8 l/100 km in the extra urban cycle), closer than you might expect from a mini-lounge sports a measure d to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just over 7 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo MiTo "Quadrifoglio Verde" is also equipped with an active suspension system that controls the dampers to redefine the dynamics of the vehicle, reduce car oscillations in all driving conditions and increase levels of safety, comfort and handling more . The system, developed as a joint venture between Alfa Romeo and Magneti Marelli, is able to use the unique expertise of both companies have built in motor sports worldwide.

MultiAir new engines are built in Termoli (CB) in the FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies plant and designed from the development phase to further increase the Alfa DNA switch, the device that allows the personality of the Alfa Romeo MiTo be adapted to the driver and the road to various. "Start & Stop" system which made its debut combined with MultiAir engines for the first time on an Alfa Romeo, temporarily disables the engine and then restart it (while waiting at a red light, for example) to ensure low fuel consumption and low noise levels in the cabin when the power is at work.

The sound of engines Multiair performance can be fully appreciated, and sports, Alfa Romeo unmistakable stamp.

The introduction of the new engines MultiAir also brought new colors of the MiTo, a successful model already sold in 34 countries around the world on five continents. You can order the new blue metal lathe, which will complement the already extensive range of exterior colors.

Engineering-level model can also be enjoyed as a result of a series of improvements that have further increased the quality of the Alfa Romeo MiTo. The improvements affect the interior trim combinations necessary to boost the speed maneuverability due to shortening of 2.5 cm lever and the steering system and suspension, which has a new parameter, along with some modifications brakes.

2009 Alfa Romeo Mi.To Review

Up to date and innovative car, the name of a story fragrant. The name Mi.To has great resonance with the Alfa Romeo to mind, as elected to sign a deep connection between the past and the future of the brand: between Milan, urban planning, which led to the style of the car started, and turin, which is responsible for its industrial production. The decision, which highlights the brand's strong desire to consolidate the Milanese roots.

Alfa Romeo Mi.To is the first car to be built, such as Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Alfa Romeo style icon and technology from which it borrows certain characteristic traits: the particular shape of the side windows without supervision, the pattern of three lobes that distinguishes the front bumper, the shape of the headlights and LED taillights. The headlights and tail lights represent a personal characteristic: a chassis with different forms of treatment of materials and colors to create an ultra-stylish eye-liner effect that underscores the car's style and aggression.

2009 Alfa Romeo Mi.To

The highly personal dashboard and seats ensure that the interior represents the ultimate expression of Italian style, comfortable and sporty, with high quality materials and great attention to detail.

Most have gone to the idea of ​​defining the dimensions, which add up to a compact and dynamic shape: the Alfa Romeo Mi.To is 4.06 meters long, 1.44 meters high and 1.72 meters wide.

Style, design and more: performance and technology must always be a high level of Alfa Romeo. Like all models of the brand, Alfa Romeo Mi.To is able to attract the most demanding customers with its exciting driveability, determined partly to the Alfa DNA system. This command acts on the engine, brakes, suspension, steering and gearbox, allowing three different modes of behavior of the vehicle based on driving style that best suits the situation or the customer's wishes: supersporting (Dynamic ), town driving (Normal), maximum safety even in difficult grip conditions (All-Weather). Mi.To is the first car in its segment to offer such innovative technological content.

2009 Alfa Romeo Mi.To

Great performances are guaranteed number of 4 engines, all Turbo (petrol and diesel), that currently range from 90 hp to 155 hp, a range is to continue on even more power.

Performance and handling have been developed and optimized to offer maximum driving satisfaction in complete safety. The Alfa Romeo Mi.To offers true Alfa Romeo sporting career, with the contraction of the suspensions - standard on all specifications and engines - that considerably reduce roll and maximum active safety, passive and preventive, system stability VDC as standard and a vehicle structure is already designed to obtain the top EuroNCAP in the future.

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2010 Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa

Alfa Romeo Zagato Corsa TZ3 is a race car, after 100 years of racing and victories throughout the 20th century as a whole. Corsa TZ3 is based on carbon fiber chassis with a layer of mono-tube, with a tubular frame and lightweight aluminum body. This technical partners such as OMP and Pirelli. Following Zagato’s gentlemen-driver heritage, the car has been commissioned by the Alfa Romeo Zagato collector Martin Kapp, during the Zandvoort Tribute to Zagato event, where more than 130 Alfa Romeo Zagatos were celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the brand.

Even the grandiose Quadrifoglio Verde was placed on the bodies of Zagatos of the Alfa Corse team numerous times. Among the most glorious moments is the victory of the Formula 1 championship of Juan Manuel Fangio, aboard his Alfa Romeo 159 bodied by Zagato, as well as the victorious Alfa Romeo 3000 CM bodied in 3 samples by Zagato.

2010 Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept

Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept, a concept car that evokes the legendary Duetto from the sixties, was proposed by Pininfarina to mark its 80th anniversary. 2uettottanta is said to reflect the Pininfarina determination to look to the future with optimism following the tradition, a concept that represents an innovative approach, projected into the third millennium, to a topic that is firmly rooted in the history of Pininfarina, the spider two-seater. Pininfarina always strived natural form that can deliver the efficiency and environmental respect, the approach is confirmed by a large commitment to the theme of eco-sustainable mobility. 2uettottanta is in harmony with nature, a formal expression of a response to the needs of our times.



2uettottanta design combines the simplicity of style with a strong character in the volume and proportion, with details designed to underline the dynamic personality and a light car. Therefore, the front end actually underlines 2uettottanta Alfa Romeo character. With a profile inspired by the distinctive red paint Alfa Romeo, 2uettottanta is the width 1797 mm, 4212.6 mm, 1280 mm tall and has a 2500 mm wheelbase. Proposed turbo engine is longitudinally positioned in 1750 cc.

2uettottanta tire sizes and designs specially created in collaboration with Dunlop. The aluminum rims are treated in line with the rest of the car, and is a free interpretation of the five-circle pattern of the classic Alfa Romeo. They exhibit high performance carbo-ceramic Brembo brakes Alfa Romeo by.

The 2uettottanta This concept is also a tribute to Alfa Romeo, which celebrated the centenary in 2010.

2010 Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent

Alfa Romeo in collaboration with stylish goods brand Italy Independent has release a special Alfa Romeo Brera model, the Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent Special Edition. But the new Alfa Romeo Limited Edition car does not only brings its unmistakable style to real roads. Since October 22, it has also featured on the virtual tracks of “Forza Motorsport 3,” racing videogame for Windows compatible consoles such as the Xbox.



The Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent comes with a 18-inch matt black alloy wheels with a turbine design, an aluminium fuel cap, and red brake callipers help distinguish it from normal stock. The interior features a sports steering wheel covered in black leather with red stitching, aluminium pedals and footrest, as well as the optional Poltrona Frau leather upholstery in black with red stitching. Buyers can either specify the 2.2 JTS or the 3.2 V6 with 138kW (185bhp) and 194kW (260bhp) respectively. Drive selectors will either be a 6-speed manual or the Selespeed automatic Q-Tronic.