When Alfa Romeo revealed the engine line-up for the new MiTo hatchback, at the top of the list sat a turbocharged 1.8-liter four producing 230 horsepower. The notion of the punchy turbo sitting in the sumptuous little package set of a rash of speculation that the range-topper would warrant the application of Alfa's stoic GTA badge. Those rumors have now been rendered by Projetto955 into the image you see above, portraying what an Alfa MiTo GTA might look like. It's boiling over with go-fast features including jumbo wheels housed in bulging arches and connected by contoured side sills, with a big black lip spoiler jutting out the front and fender vents fore and aft to provide extra cooling for the added goin' and stoppin' power. While it has yet to be confirmed that the top of the range MiTo will indeed be a GTA, if it does, it's likely to look something like this.
[Source: Projetto955 via CarScoop]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
FSM @ Apr 10th 2008 9:17AM
Of course something as drool-worthy as this will never show up on US soil, because we don't like hatchbacks.
Alex @ Apr 10th 2008 9:22AM
Dear Alfa Romeo,
PLEASE bring the turbocharged 1.8 liter engine state-side when you bring the MiTo. I will pay handsomely for your kindness.
Regards,
-Alex
geo.stewart @ Apr 10th 2008 9:33AM
The GTA will be nice but I'll be happy enough with the 155hp. should be more than enough for a B-segment and still get decent gas mileage.
If I got the 230hp, I might never get out of the car.
RWD fan @ Apr 10th 2008 9:43AM
To those who are wondering about this car coming stateside I'd like to point out the youtube videos for Alfa Romeo, listed under Alfamitoblog, http://www.youtube.com/user/alfamitoblog.
The safety video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_XDqG9M6f8 , specifically addresses Alfa taking care to meet specific USA regulations.
ugg.tryptophan @ Apr 10th 2008 2:22PM
I hope this is released in america after the 8C, the website has yet to have a section for America but it does look like their planning to bring them here www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU
Paul H. @ Apr 10th 2008 9:50AM
Just the thing I needed to cleanse my eyes from those HORRID pictures of the 2009 Honda Pilot.
Alfa Romeo is enticing me more and more every day to break ranks with the Mercedes-Benzes I've driven for years.
amastadon @ Apr 10th 2008 9:51AM
That is the best looking hot-hatch out there...
Give to to me!
FSM @ Apr 10th 2008 12:59PM
agreed
Steve_S @ Apr 10th 2008 1:21PM
Ditto. I don't like hatches but I like this one, would need more power and AWD though for me to buy it.
Travis @ Apr 10th 2008 9:58AM
Oh god. Please Alfa, please please PLEASE bring this over. Waiting for final power/weight/price numbers (even on the normal Mi.To), but this car just exudes sex. If I could test drive this, the Abarth 500 SS, and the Mini Cooper S back to back, I'd be loving life...
judd @ Apr 10th 2008 10:13AM
To the US, per favore?
steve @ Apr 10th 2008 11:00AM
range topper- what a joke---focus rs @350 hp , suby sti 305 hp , audi s3 265 hp, mitsu lancer 300 hp---try again alfa
Colin Smith @ Apr 10th 2008 11:29AM
Those are all larger, heavier, cars.
jay tee @ Apr 10th 2008 11:46AM
Ummm, this is a B-segment car, not a C-segment car... this will effectively compete against cars like the Mini and the Corsa... For this segment and vehicle, 230 is a very nice figure (compared... I'm usually not a fan of C and below segment cars, but this is a VERY attractive, fresh design, with what appears to be a very good platform...
lava @ Apr 10th 2008 11:12AM
car's got no springs
Roger Demas @ Apr 10th 2008 11:54AM
Gorgeous! I really like what I see from Alfa, please bring to Canada!
While you're at it, if anyone is listening, Toyota please bring over the Vezina and Honda bring over the Accord Tourer!
Obviously I have a family and need/want a wagon.
Ligor @ Apr 10th 2008 11:57AM
with 230HP, i'll give up my G35 for that as soon as they bring it to the US shores
it's a hot looking car and the 230HP will definitely seal the deal
i'm expecting this to come in at about 2800-2900 lbs, and price it about $26k and it's all great
that STI you all mention is closer to 3500lbs adn it's UGLY all day that it makes me wanna take the hammer to it everytime I see it
Zane @ Apr 10th 2008 12:04PM
Frankly, I don't see this being priced under $30K.
A.N.E. @ Apr 10th 2008 11:59AM
That's beautiful.
Peter Rockwell @ Apr 10th 2008 12:12PM
Do these rendering speculators have any particular insight into the manufacturer's plans, or are they merely applying their own ideas? The tweaks illustrated are predictable, run-of-the-mill modifications. Given Alfa's creativity, I'd expect something more creative.