The new Alfa 8C spider is admired for its gorgeous design. This luxurious car is available in a limited quantity. Only 500 units that will be available worldwide, and just 35 Americans will get lucky amongst this. The Alfa 8C spider retails for a hefty $300,000, which is claimed to be the most expensive Alfa Romeo the company has ever produced. [Autoblog]
Alfa Romeo has recently unveiled its high-performance MiTo GTA at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The Veloce model will use a 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 180 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 7.5 seconds with a top speed lifted to 133 mph. [LeftLaneNews]
The 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The updated 159 boasts two new engines – a 200 hp, 1.8-liter TBi (turbocharged and direct-injected) four-cylinder and a 170 hp, 1.8-liter JTDm diesel – with the gas-powered variant equipped with a “Q2″ electronic differential and a choice of either a six-speed manual or auto ‘box. [Autoblog]
Inspired by the Alfa 8C Competizione, the Alfa MiTo is the first sporty compact from the famous Italian marque since the 1970s. Four of the five available engines are mated to a six speed gearbox. The entry level 95bhp 1.4 16V Turismo will sprint from 0-62mph in a respectable 11.2 seconds and deliver a top speed of 112mph. The turbocharged 155bhp 1.4 Lusso model delivers the type of power normally associated with a significantly larger engine as it accelerates from 0-62mph in 8 seconds, and continues to a top speed of 134mph. [NetCarShow]
Alfa Romeo’s new 149 picture is now available on the internet. The Alfa Romeo 149 is actually the replacement for the model Alfa Romeo 147. The expected date of release for the 149 is end-2009/beginning-2010 according to mailings to dealerships. It is being designed with a target of a 6-star EuroNCAP safety rating. [Autoblog]
