Frankfurt 2009: Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde packs Fiat's lucky charm
by Noah Joseph on Sep 16th 2009 at 8:59AM 
Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde – Click above for high-res image gallery
We usually close our posts by inviting you to check out our images, but this time we're starting here: Go into the gallery and have a look at the little green clover logo adorning the front fender of the new Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde. You'll notice that the classic Alfa performance badge has received a slightly modern update, courtesy of some techy carbon fiber-style weave. Hardly the most important thing we've seen here in Frankfurt, but it tells a deeper story. Because while the MiTo QV draws its distinction from the company's deep racing history, it's the forward-thinking technology that sets it apart.
As we reported previously, Alfa is using the MiTo QV to introduce its latest development from Fiat Powertrain Technologies. The MultiAir engine uses advanced electronics and hydraulic actuators to regulate the amount of air being mixed with the gasoline inside the engine's four combustion chambers to the benefit of throttle response and efficiency. And while the 170 horsepower on offer in the Quadrifoglio Verde may fall short of the 240-horsepower GTA in the pipeline, it is here right now, and best of all, the technology is coming to America as part of Fiat's partnership with Chrysler... with or without Alfa's lucky four-leaf clover.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
kboyd 9:03AM (9/16/2009)
Aw. Thomas the Train had a kid. Cute.
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Alex 9:23AM (9/16/2009)
I can't wait for this car to come to the US. I'll be saying my little prayers that the GTA hops on the boat too.
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Zamafir 10:11AM (9/16/2009)
I'd buy it right this second if it was here, but don't hold ur breath if your expecting it to make the trip, especially unadulterated
The Other Bob 9:23AM (9/16/2009)
With a Dodge grill, that car could actually make a decent looking Neon. The look isn't that different.
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Quuppa 4:49PM (9/16/2009)
dodge grill wtf???
Rick 9:29AM (9/16/2009)
He looks surprised!
We got to have this car side by side with the Mazda3, what a photo caption contest that would make.
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richard 10:21AM (9/16/2009)
Change the front fascia to a crosshair grill, and voila! Can you say SRT4?
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Nuieve 10:33AM (9/16/2009)
Red must be only legally allowed color for this car.
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fixitfixitstop 12:25PM (9/16/2009)
I disagree. It looks fine in red, but red is no panacea. I only think Ferraris look weird when not red.
AntBee 10:42AM (9/16/2009)
"Whoo, Whoo," said the owl.
I really love this car, a lot! I would love to have one!
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HJC 2 12:07PM (9/16/2009)
Front of the car looks like a fish out of water
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Shiftright 12:56PM (9/16/2009)
170 hp from a 1.4 liter? Impressive. Also, 10 extra cool points for 'Turbo Benzina' on a beautiful red valve cover. I don't care if it looks like an owl. It's a cool looking owl. Sign me up!
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travisty 3:09PM (9/16/2009)
Yes, I want it.
No, I can't pronounce it.
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RLQ 7:16PM (9/16/2009)
Do want.
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fmwso 9:24PM (9/16/2009)
Ugh... so many cars that will never make it here. That's truly sad.
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