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Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:53:23 +0000

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.

Alfa Romeo presented three version of 159

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:33:06 +0000

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.
At last year’s exhibition in Geneva, Alfa Romeo introduced the most powerful version of the 159, which is equipped with 1.75-liter turbo engine. TBi bear it and has a capacity of 200 h.p. allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 7.7 sec and develop 235 km/h.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:00:54 +0000

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.
When introduced to the market in spring next year, the new car will be available with two petrol and two diesel engines. The first will be the 1.4-liter Multiair, with capacities 120 and 170 h.p., the second 1.6 and 2.0-liter JTDM, delivering the power of 105 and 180 h.p. A year later, Alfa Romeo will introduce the sport and modification Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, which will rely on petrol, 1.7-liter turbo engine which will power up 235 h.p. By the Italian company have set the ambitious goal to sell 100 000 units of the model year for which it is equipped with features and technologies well. Giulietta has electronic differential Q2, VDC traction control and suspension system, the new regulatory DNA.

Autodelta with two packages for Alfa Romeo

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:36:34 +0000

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.
Currently not reported by Autodelta to what improvements in the dynamic qualities of the cars have led any revisions thereof, which will become known at a later stage.

Alfa Romeo 169

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:55:43 +0000

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.
Only a few days ago and there were rumors that Alfa Romeo 8-cylinder develop its own engine, but the Italian company denied the information. If this does prove true, it probably will see this unit in the model 169.

New engines for Alfa Romeo 159

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:04:03 +0000

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.
The second new engine is turbo-diesel Alfa 2.0 JTDM. In its maximum power is 170 hp and maximum torque of 360 Nm is available between 1750 and 2500 rpm. With this engine 159 model 2010, sprint to 100 km / hour in 8.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 219 kilometers per hour. The average combined fuel consumption at 5.4 liters turbo-diesels is 100 km. The options of furniture in a model of the 2010 Alfa 159 in some markets now have five levels: Turismo, Turismo Sport (new), Elegante (new), Lusso and TI. The new version Turismo Sport is sport with some additions, including new alloy wheels with 17 inch size, sport seats covered with new fabric, leather sport steering wheel and more.
Elegante is a new version is standard with rear parking sensors, new upholstery for the seats and interior door panels and others. Both versions of the new engine sedan 159 – 1750 TBI and 2.0 JTDM have the same starting price – around 23 000.

Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:20:53 +0000

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.
The customers can choose between the 2.2-liter JTS engine with a power 185 h.p. and generated 260 h.p. 3.2 V6 unit, as the gearbox is 6-stage mechanical and Selespeed 6-stage automatic Q-Tronic. In more powerful modification is to drive all four wheels.

Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:23:58 +0000

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.
The car Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA would be driven by the 1.75-liter petrol engine with a power 240 h.p. but the Italians did not disclose any details about the dynamic performance of the car.

The heir of Alfa Romeo 159 comes in two years

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:58:44 +0000

By the end of 2011., Alfa Romeo is planning to introduce new sedan market Giulia, who will inherit this model 159. Revealed that the UK edition Autocar, citing its own sources in the Italian company. The new model will be built on the platform C-Evo, which is the development of Fiat. It will be as before, and with the four-wheel drive. The Italians will focus very much on safety as they are convinced that the sedan will be awarded with the maximum number of stars Crush test EuroNCAP. The heir of the Alfa Romeo 159 also receives system DNA, which is already integrated into the model MiTo. Its function is to control the settings of the suspension, brakes, engine, gearbox and steering, providing opportunity for the driver to choose one of three set out the key work – Sport, Normal and All Weather.
Giulia name was used first by the Italian company in 1962. car that was powered by 1.6-liter petrol engine, whose output ranged from 80 h.p. to 100 h.p. It is accelerated from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 12 seconds and the maximum speed that has evolved was 170 kilometers / hr.

Alfa Romeo rebourns Montreal

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:17:33 +0000

Montreal is one of the cult of the Alfa Romeo models 70 years of last century. His concept was shown in 1967. the exhibition in Montreal (Canada), a product version is the debut of the Car in Geneva in 1970. Genuine Alfa Romeo Montreal has a 2.6-liter V8 engine, whose power is 200 h.p. at 6400 rev/min. The 5-stage mechanical gearbox, drive is transmitted to the rear wheels. The car accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 7.4sec and develops a maximum speed of 220 kilometers / hr. In recent years, automobile companies started to mass revive old model which has become a cause Designer Karl Sanders to create a concept of future Alfa Romeo Montreal.
The car is designed on the platform they use these models Brera and 159, as is the idea with Alfa Romeo to enter due to the U.S. market in 2011. The concept has preserved the original design features of Montreal, but has received some characteristic lines of the current models of Italians and in particular the 8C Competizione.