Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Promotional Clip Hits the Spot

MiTo GTA will come with a 1.8 liter direct-injection turbocharged engine producing 240 hp

By Alex Ricciuti
March 11, 2009 12:00 AM
Filed Under: Alfa Romeo, Concept Car, European

Here's a promotional video for the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA and it looks like the definition of a stylish, Italian, hot-baby-hatch. True? Or as they say in Italian, vero, non?

The MiTo GTA is one of those models you bet on one day becoming a classic. It comes with an array of great new technologies that make it worthy of carrying the GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerito - allegerito means lightened) badge for the Alfa Romeo brand.

For starters, it offers a direct-injection 1.8 liter engine with a spicy 240 hp achieved through the use of turbocharging, dual variable valve timing and electronics that optimize engine management.

The weight reduction (aside from using a rather small engine for a GTA) comes from carbon fiber body panels and the use of aluminum in the brakes, suspension and chassis. A 20 mm lowering of the car and an aerodynamic undercarriage maximize airflow and an active rear suspension along with advanced damper control help the car balance the various load pressures coming from the road to assure a more nimble handling.

Now, that's a lot of gizmology to be packing into a little car like the MiTo. But FIAT Group have been bold of late and they haven't faltered yet. The MiTo GTA looks white hot.

Source: Alfa Romeo
Tags: MiTo GTA

Comments

122
March 11, 2009 8:56 AM
Headlights aside, this is a good car.

Phlarzian
March 11, 2009 10:37 AM
Now Fiat should use this engine in their hot cars ... Punto and Bravo Abarth versions for instance.

afterace2
March 11, 2009 11:00 AM
this car is so sick, I want one now!

Geefiasco
March 11, 2009 2:29 PM
This will be the next car I purchase!

Hopefully early 2010! I can't wait...

911fnatic
March 11, 2009 9:01 PM
Damn, really starting to like this car, bug-eyes and all.

astonmartindb9
March 12, 2009 6:31 PM
its an Alfa, it may break but you ,love them all the same.

super_car_muscle_man
March 23, 2009 2:17 PM
nice car! engine sounds great!

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