Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept Unveiled in Geneva - video

Featuring a 1.8-liter engine with 240 bhp

By Michael Gauthier
March 4, 2009 5:00 PM
Filed Under: Alfa Romeo, Concept Car, European, Geneva Motor Show

After numerous teasers and several leaks, Alfa Romeo has officially unveiled their new MiTo GTA Concept at the Geneva Motor Show.

The car's exterior styling is decidedly aggressive as the new concept features large air intakes with mesh inserts, a front lower lip spoiler, bulging wheel wells, a massive rear diffuser, large center mounted rear exhaust tips, and turbine-design wheels in a matte finish.

Power comes from a new turbocharged 240 bhp 1.8-liter engine that features direct injection and dual variable valve timing. Designed by Fiat's Powertrain Technologies group, the new engine takes advantage of lessons learned from the company's production of Twin Spark and Alfa V6 engines.

Since the "A" in GTA stands for Alleggerito (reduced weight in Italian), the new MiTo concept features the use of carbon-fiber for the tailgate spoiler as well as roof and mirror fairings. Further weight reductions come from the use of aluminum in the braking system, suspension, and some parts of the chassis. Other performance changes include an aerodynamic underbody, a 20mm reduction in ride height, and an active rear suspension.

 

Source: Alfa Romeo

Comments

Decypha
March 4, 2009 5:27 PM
sounds like it will be quite a banger, I'm not too sure about its looks though but maybe it will grow on me. I should get one for the girlfriend.

Decypha
March 4, 2009 5:29 PM
wait, actually... I'm liking it already...

911fnatic
March 4, 2009 5:47 PM
I love it already. The ordinary Mito doesn't do much for me but this one is drool worthy.

YuZi
March 4, 2009 6:00 PM
Agreed...The ordinary Mito didnt really work the Alfa magic. But this GTA is nothing less than Automotive pornography. This baby knocked off Sophia Bush from my desktop wallpaper last week. Love it!

YuZi
March 4, 2009 6:04 PM
I just hope they've got a clever differential or a suspension setup up front this time. I really want this to drive as good as it looks...which is something the old GTA just couldnt manage.

gorgonzola
March 4, 2009 6:10 PM
yeap!! a stunning squint pig dog.

Targa_Florio
March 4, 2009 6:32 PM
Not sure whether I like it, not in white at least (I like the standard one in white). Maybe in Giulia Red or Etna Black with 8C-like wheels...

adz612
March 4, 2009 7:35 PM
where do I sign?

Geefiasco
March 4, 2009 7:58 PM
Stunning!

This will more than likely be the next car I buy.

mantena
March 11, 2009 4:56 PM
I'm rely bored from white colour. ALFA's are ment to be candy red!

peterjames7
March 22, 2009 4:18 PM
stupid sluts obscurring the view of the car

bengs
April 18, 2009 4:01 PM
I think that the MiTo's design is a thing of beauty, and the GTA's performance sounds awesome! The problem is, they've tarted up the GTA, and it looks like something that will be exclusively driven by chavs around supermarket car parks. I like the black trimming, but I would much prefer it with a toned-down body kit.

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