Unlikely the owner of an Italian car that has not heard of the company Magneti Marelli, as his vehicle being driven by electronics precisely this brand. By Magneti Marelli have decided not confined to specific areas of automotive, but also go towards developing a tuning program for this purpose have created division Elaborazioni 1919. The Italians even have already done with your first sports kit that is designed for Alfa Romeo MiTo. It includes a wide body kit, 18-inch wheels, sport suspension, took the car 30 millimeters. the road, a new exhaust system and brakes Brembo. What would tuning of Magneti Marelli if you do not touch the car and electronics. Experts have increased the power of the 1.4-liter gasoline turbo engine with 31 h.p. from standard 184 h.p. while till that moment it was 155 h.p. Now the company did not disclosed dynamic performance tuning Alfa Romeo MiTo.

FIAT and the governments company Guangzhou Automobile Group have agreed to sell the old platform of the Alfa Romeo 166. The production of model 166 was canceled in 2007, but now will serve as the basis for a new Chinese middle class sedan. The car will be presented in some of the most attractive car games and also some shooting games, as part of the portfolio of the new brand in China. The new car will be used first in the attractive games, which will be distributed in internet and after that will be presented officially. The Guangzhou Automobile Group produces cars under license from the Honda brand Li Nian. With newfound Italian platform company plans to launch its own model range. We assemble Chinese Odyssey, Accord and Jazz / Fit, as part of the production is exported to Europe, which means that it meets quality standards in other factories of Honda. The new sedan based on the Alfa Romeo 166 will not be like her donor. Guangzhou Automobile Group has experience in partnership with foreign design studios. Appearance of the prototype A-HEV hybrid concept was developed by Torino Design.
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Over the weekend in the Italian city held another Chernobio Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, which was used by engineering and design company Zagato for a truly unique car. We remind you that the first picture of the so-called Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa was circulated just weeks ago. The car was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo and the 90 anniversary of collaboration between both companies. Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa is produced only in one copy, which makes it truly unique. His future owner is German collector cars Cap Martin, however does not mention the amount you paid for it. The car is extremely low weight of just 850 kg. Which is achieved through the full carbon chassis and aluminum bodywork made racho. The appearance of the model does a mix of retro and modern elements. Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa uses the 4.2-liter engine of the 8C Competizione, whose power 420 h.p. transmitted to the rear wheels via a sequential six-speed transmission.
This combination allow and low weight of the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h for 3.5 sec and to develop more than 350 km/h.

At the exhibition in Geneva in the spring, Alfa Romeo will present deputy to 159 in three versions. The model should be available later this year, but is not yet known what will be its price. The design of the sedan will be the work of Italdesign Giugiaro, in the passenger compartment work Stile Bertone, in a convertible – Pininfarina. This information is published edition of Inside Line, which relies on a source of Turin. It is almost certain that Alfa Romeo was stopped in the name of an alternate Giulia 159, which is a model used by the Italian company in the period 1962-1978. In recent days to a few sites did not appear aware that the vehicle will be built on a platform of the Chrysler, but it has not been confirmed officially. We remind you that the Alfa Romeo 159 was launched in 2005. in sedan and wagon versions. During the 2008th model underwent some cosmetic changes and the weight was reduced by 45 kilograms. Using lighter materials for the suspension, brakes and wheels.
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The deputy of the Alfa Romeo 147 had yet to appear this year but the Italian company model with delayed several months and it will make its official debut at the exhibition in Geneva in March. It has long been speculated by the name of the car, initially thought he would be called 149, in consequence of the Alfa Romeo liked options Milano, but ultimately proved that he will be called Giulietta, as the Italians already spread and initial images information. Giulietta name actually is not new, but comes from the self-titled model of Alfa Romeo, produced in the period 1954-1965. It is offered in sedan, coupe and cabriolet, and its top engine was a 1.3-liter, a power 116 h.p. The appearance of new designer lines should Giulietta model MiTo, it will be positioned precisely above it in the product line of Alfa Romeo. The car is built on the new platform C-Evo, which is the development of Fiat Group and will be used also for future models of the Chrysler and Dodge. Dimensions of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta are 4 350 mm length, 1 800 mm width and 1 460 mm height and wheelbase is 2 630 mm. This means that the successor has risen to 147 in every respect, and it has increased its cargo capacity from 292 to 350 liters.
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An annual statement tuning MPH Show, which will open its doors on December 5 in London, the Italian company Autodelta has prepared two adjustments to models of Alfa Romeo. The first is on the modification of the Brera with 3.2-liter V6 engine, for tuning the unit Italians have partnered with the British from Prodrive. As a result of their joint work, its capacity is increased from standard 260 goals 352 h.p. The car is called the Brera S 3.2 Compressore and can also boast a more powerful braking system, limited slip differential and adjustable height and suspension stiffness. Also, the weight of the car is reduced by 100 kg. Another car tuning Autodelta, which will be seen in London, has 159 J4 3.2 Compressore, as it were made in exactly the same operations as the engine, brakes, suspension and differential. According to the Italians, this pattern will stop customers who are fans of luxury and comfort.
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From Alfa Romeo were promised by the end of this year to release the successor of the model 166, which will be called 169, but apparently the financial crisis had an impact and prevented the company to achieve this intention. Some optimists believe that the appearance of the car will follow in the 2010th, but there are skeptics, according to which this will happen only in 2012th. The internet issue recently published two images of the drawings, but it is not clear whether formal or merely the result of someone’s imagination, but if we assume that the vision of the Alfa Romeo 169 will be such, then surely the model for him great success and has real chance to become a real hit on the market. Currently not many details are known about Alfa Romeo 169. Although not officially confirmed it is considered that the model will share a common platform with the next generation of the Chrysler 300C, will drive him to the rear wheels, and engine power will be between 170 and 250 h.p.
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Model 2010 one of the most beautiful cars of the middle class is already marketed in Europe.
Sedan and station wagon of Alfa Romeo 159, which were first introduced in March in Geneva, are already on the market. The most interesting model in 2010 to 159 are two new turbine meeting the standards of environmental protection Euro 5. These are 1750 TBi petrol and diesel 2.0 JTDM. Besides the two new engines, some European markets, Alfa offers new versions of the structure of the furniture in this model. The new Alfa 159 1750 TB Turbo-engine with a capacity of 1.75 liters and the system of direct fuel injection. The turbo diesel engine has maximum power is 200 hp and maximum torque of 320 Nm. With this engine sedan accelerates from standstill to 100 km / hour in 7.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 236 kilometers per hour. The average cost of fuel for this engine sedan, according to the manufacturer is 8.1 liters per 100 km.
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Alfa Romeo in the fall will introduce a special edition model of Brera, which will be produced only 900 copies. The car will be marketed in Europe, Japan and even Australia, as the price of the Old Continent will start from 32 200 euros. Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent will be available only in titanium-gray body, combined with unique 18-inch wheels. Other features are the special edition red brake calipers on all four codend of the exhaust system made of stainless steel. The interior of the vehicle has received the leather sports seats with a metal plate with inscription Brera Italia Independent, a decoration on the steering wheel and center console were replaced with carbon. In serial equipment even includes satellite navigation and audio system Bose.
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As the global economic crisis, the management of Alfa Romeo has now decided not to initiate production of the most powerful modification of mini-car MiTo, bearing the initials GTA. According to UK site iMotor, which disclose the information according to an official statement representative of Alfa Romeo, launching the production is postponed for an indefinite period of time, as is likely MiTo GTA never get to conveyr. The concept of the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA was out of the car exhibition in Geneva in March, as she seemed ready to run in serial production, but clearly the financial difficulties that have affected industry.
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