2010 MiTo MultiAir Turbo Engines Price announce for UK

Good news to Britain buyers because they can order the 2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo with new turbocharged petrol engines featuring the Fiat Group's revolutionary MultiAir technology from early January with first deliveries expected in Spring. At launch, two engine versions will become available, 1.4-liter Turbo with 135bhp that's priced from £15,165 (about USD$24,600), and the range-topping 1.4-liter Turbo Cloverleaf (Quadrifoglio) with 170bhp and a starting price of £17,895 (around USD$29,000).

The Fiat Group's new MultiAir system directly controls the air and combustion in engines cylinder by cylinder, stroke by stroke, through the intake engine valves without using the throttle.

According to the Italian carmaker, the use of this technology results in a 10% reduction of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, and a 10% engine power increase as well as a 15% torque improvement over an engine without this system.

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Lester Aero Kit GTA- Like for Alfa Romeo

Lester has released a new set of bodykit package for Alfa Romeo Mito. Lester lacks in under-the-hood performance upgrades, the Italian tuner tries to compensate with a variety of styling parts that include a front spoiler, a rear diffuser, numerous roof spoilers, beefier side skirts, 8C Competizione-like side air vents and a hood scoop.

Lester's offerings also include a uniquely styled woofer housing that essentially eliminates the trunk space while the Italian company said that the car pictured here also features 18-inch mulitspoke alloy wheels shod in Yokohama tires (215/40R18), a suspension kit from H&R and a sport exhaust system from Inoxcar.

CODE - DESCRIPTION - PRICE

* FS3410XX - FRONT SPOILER VT - €138,00
* H1032GXX - REAR ROOF SPOLER PR - €96,00
* H1035GXX - REAR ROOF SPOLER - RACING PR - €136,00
* H81543GXX - ADJUSTABLE REAR SPOILER without primer PR - €95,00
* H81543XX - ADJUSTABLE REAR SPOILER PR - €113,00
* H86243GXX - ADJUSTABLE REAR SPOILER without primer PR - €94,00
* M215XX - SIDE SKIRTS VT - €148,00
* PA315AXX - BONNET VENT VT - €98,00
* PA316MXX - AIR INTAKES 2pcs.- for front wings VT - €98,00
* RE77510XX - REAR AIR EXTRACTING DEVICE VT - €142,00
* RE77512XX - REAR AIR EXTRACTING DEVICE for double exhaust (left +right) VT - €152,00
* WH507XX - WOOFER HOUSING VT 178,00

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Novitec Spices up the Alfa Romeo MiTo

Novitec, has relesed a modification package for the new Alfa Romeo MiTo sport hatchback with power and styling treatments. Novitec offers upgrades for three MiTo engines, the most powerful being the 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline unit that gains a 31HP and 30Nm bump for an overall output of 186HP and 260Nm of torque. The result is a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time in 7,4 seconds, or 0,6 seconds faster than the standard 155HP production model.

However for the diesel models, Novitec's ECU kit boosts the 1.3-liter JTD's output from 90HP to 110HP while the 1.6-liter JTD delivers 144HP, up from 120HP. The tuner claims that peak torque is increased in both cases by around 50Nm. Tuned engines can also be upgraded with a sport rear muffler with one, two or four tailpipes.

Besides that, Novitec also offers two suspension modification solutions, the first being a simple lowering kit that brings the MiTo 40mm closer to the road and the second, a stainless-steel coil-over suspension with adjustable ride height and adjustable dampers. The later gives the Alfa a tauter ride while allowing the driver to lower the car's ride height between 35mm and 65mm.

The shell of the Italian hatch has been adorned with a new bodykit that includes a three-piece front apron, side skirts, a rear apron with an integrated diffuser and a roof spoiler. A new set of 18-inch alloys available in silver or black finish fitted with 215/35 R18 Pirelli rubber finish off the look of the vehicle.

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Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA

Finally, Alfa Romeo has released a full-on teaser of the new hot hatch. The styling continues to draw inspiration from the 8C Competizione, incorporating a few more elements of the supercar into the three-door's front fascia, and the revised stance and upgraded wheels give it a considerably more sporting appearance.

The 1.8 liter turbocharged engine capable to produce 240hp, the MiTo GTA promises to offer a compelling alternative to the MINI Cooper JCW at a competitive price and with Alfa's trademark Italian flair.

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Alfa Romeo 159 with two new engine

Alfa Romeo has decided for the Alfa Romeo 159 with two new powertrains for the 2009 model year. It is a 1.8-liter turbocharged petrol engine and a JTDm diesel, and these are the first official photos of both versions. To be presented at the Geneva Show, the 159 1.8 TBi is equipped with a 1.8-liter turbocharged direct injection gasoline unit which capable to produce 200HP while the 159 JTDm will get a new variant of Alfa's four-pot diesel with 170HP. Since there's no press release out, we are unaware of anyother changes on the MY09 159 sedan and SportWagon models.

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