Alfa Romeo teases MiTo GTA ahead of Geneva debut
by Noah Joseph on Feb 19th 2009 at 11:27AM 
Click above to view the Alfa MiTo GTA engine teaser sketches
Alfa Romeo has been pretty tight-lipped about the MiTo GTA in the lead-up to its unveiling at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, but in addition to a couple of engine sketches, it's finally 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.With around 240 hp coming from the 1.8-liter turbocharged four, 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. Stay tuned as Swiss time is running out before the doors open at the Geneva Palexpo next month.
Gallery: Alfa MiTo GTA teasers
[Source: Alfa MiTo Blog, Alfa Blog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Stumpy 11:40AM (2/19/2009)
I don't care what anyone says, I want one of those!
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ack154 11:49AM (2/19/2009)
And I even like the color. Probably will be just out of my budget though.
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Rev Junkie 11:52AM (2/19/2009)
Alfas should look fierce and sporty, not cutesy like the Mini. The MiTo is just not fitting with Alfa Romeo's design language, and the front fascia looks tacked on and is just plain ugly.
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Dazza 11:56AM (2/19/2009)
Really? The old Alfa Sud from the 1970's hardly looked aggressive, yet was enormously popular and remained in production for almost two decades.
RWD fan 11:54AM (2/19/2009)
Just when I've resigned myself to wanting a 500 Cabrio, you guys start showing the Mito again and I'm hooked. Fifth Gear's head-to-head with the Mini in this last episode was entertaining enough, but lacking in details about the Alfa.
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Torrent 11:58AM (2/19/2009)
Now that's frickin adorable. Look at it trying to be up there with other Turbo hatches. awwwww.
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Bruxell 12:20PM (2/19/2009)
Am I the only one who thinks the MiTo looks like an old Crosley from some angles???
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Steve 12:09PM (2/19/2009)
So no-one seems to have mentioned how damn hot this car looks yet?
It's cute?
It's adorable?
It's a quiet little car?
Come on, let's be honest... This is a Hot Hatch killer in a tight bikini, holding two guns, and saying "who wants to get a little dirty?".
This car is HOT.
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GusTurbo 12:28PM (2/19/2009)
I disagree.
Torrent 12:40PM (2/19/2009)
Hot is the 8C.
THIS IS ADORABLE
MikeInNC 2:09PM (2/19/2009)
Steve, You are my hero.
Ken Stamper 2:20PM (2/19/2009)
I could not agree more
Tony 12:13PM (2/19/2009)
I can't decide if I like this car or not, from this angle and in this color this car looks amazing; however, from other angles(and in red) the design looks very fussy.
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mcampasini 12:46PM (2/19/2009)
this is a mean looking car like it wants to eat you. i like it!!
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Alex 12:45PM (2/19/2009)
DO WANT!
Seriously, 240hp in a 2400lb car? that spells fun times to me.
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Rick C. 1:25PM (2/19/2009)
More engine and mechanical specs please
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m.capolli 9:12AM (2/20/2009)
This is a new family of engine, a direct injection of but i don't know if is the new multiair, probably the new multiair is for the C (new 149GTA) and D (159GTA) cars with 240-265 hp.
These are the mechanical spec of the other MiTo:
Engine 1.4 turbocharged 155 or 120 hp or diesel 1.3 90 hp or 1.6 120 hp
manual 6 speed gearbox or the new double clutch 6 speed gearbox.
Selector near the gear lever to change the car's responseaccording to driving conditions (drive setting of ASR and Electronic dynamic control, steering wheel style).
Electronic simulation of self-locking differential Q2.
Bluetooth and USB connections, tyres 16-17-18", 7 airbags.
futurama 1:21PM (2/19/2009)
i WANT one!
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Mobius_1 1:36PM (2/19/2009)
Bet you Americans can't wait for this to land stateside...
...as a Chrysler? :)
Seriously, one hot, hot, and yes, cute, car. With bite that would surprise people at junctions. :)
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Stephen 2:28PM (2/19/2009)
Hmmm, I don't know. Something about the front of it makes me think of a puffer fish. Or, more specifically, this boy pretending to be a puffer fish (http://tinyurl.com/ddn7wk).
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