Alfa Romeo Mito TCT 2011 On Sale in UK Soon

alfaromeo-mitoAlfa Romeo, the first double-clutch gearbox is run in the Mito – Mito and the TCT is now available in the UK. Alfa Romeo Mito TCT 2011 On Sale in UK Soon. The MultiAir 1.4 is the launch engine for the TCT Twin dry clutch gearbox. Typical of Alfa, it is technically interesting: Alfa claims that it improves performance and comfort gives a sportier feel and more importantly in this day and age, reducing CO2 emissions.

Combined with start / stop, the Mito is MultiAir 51.4mpg combined economy, 128g/km CO2 and yet achieves 0-62mph in just 8.2 seconds. So what’s so great about TCT double-clutch gearbox Alfa Romeo gearbox?

Alfa Romeo claims its innovative dry dual-clutch transmission is 10% more efficient then the traditional auto transmission. In addition, intelligently adjusts itself to different environments driving, softening shifting on slippery roads and picking early upchanges when pootling to clean emissions in the city.

Alfa says the choice of dry clutches in the TCT in its detail: “If we compare clutch with oil bath (wet) clutches, we can safely say that the former dissipate energy only during the actual sliding phase shifter and the pick-up while wet clutches that work always in an oil bath introduce losses by viscous friction, as described by conventional automatic transmissions, even when not in use. They also require oil with forced cooling and continuous energy input of the dedicated oil pump (absent in the dry clutches) drive. Alfa Romeo Mito TCT 2011 On Sale in UK Soon.

“A” wet “and requires about 4.8 liter automatic transmission oil more than the dry version, again for reasons of clutch cooling (in that way, the weight loss and has to be increased by spraying). If all these effects together, it is A dry transfer found that about 6% more efficient than the corresponding wet in terms of consumption. “

So now you know.
And how much it will cost, the Alfa Romeo Mito TCT? Surprisingly, not much more than the Alfa Mito 1.3 JTD. £ 690 more than the 1.3 diesel – The Mito MultiAir TCT is to start on £ 16,475.

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Alfa Romeo’s 2010 Replacement: Giulia saloon

AlfaRomeo159_2010The big news from Alfa Romeo for 2011 is of course La Nuova Giulia, which replaced the 159th Alfa Romeo. Unlike the current car, which described the so-shares “securities deposits.
Premium Architecture with the Brera twins, takes the next Midliner from Arese slightly longer and wider set of variation of the C / D components.

This new, compact matrix connects a McPherson front axle with a twin axle and handling engineers promise great benefits will result. During regular models will boast with front-wheel drive, is the platform, all-wheel drive, which is compatible to help if you provide the ample power and torque with the new V6 engines Multiair consider.

Will there be Giulia sedans and station wagons?

You bet. The Giulia, which is a traditional name is combined with a very modern form is, like his predecessor as four-door sedan and five-door Sport Wagon will be offered.

The global sales target of 100,000 units per year, practically coincides that the Mito and the 147 replacement Giulietta.

And what’s all this about new and faster Giulia GTA?

While the awesome Mito GTA (Geneva 2009) has been put on hold in favor of the QV 170bhp Mito MultiAir set, the sporty Giulia GTA to go even one project, which reportedly features a 300 horsepower 3.0-liter V6, a Improved Q4 all-wheel drive system and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Word has it that Alfa is also considering a slight Q2 350bhp Autodelta edition, which would compete with the perfect car in a new racing series.

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Alfa Romeo Mito 2009 Review – STAR CARS 2009 Series 1 (City Cars and Superminis)

Alfa Romeo Mito 2009

Price starting from: £10975-£14975 (est)

On Sale: January

Why so Great ? Cool,stylish looks,compact dimensions-it’s different

The Mito isn’t your standard-issue supermini-it takes many of its styling cues from Alfa Romeo’s 8C Competizione supercar, so it looks great.

We’ve tested the Mito and are happy to report its striking beauty isn’t just skin deep. There are some attractive materials in the cabin and it feels well bolted together inside.

Alfa Romeo Mito 2009 – Straightline performance isn’t as earth-shattering as that of the 8C, but indications are that the Mito handles corners well. It also benefits from a range of five peppy engines that will all the available from launch.

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito – If you want a five-door version, you can’t have one – that role will be played by the replacement for the 147 small family car, which arrives at the other end of the 2009.

Remember, Mito is pronounced ‘Mi’ as in ‘Milano’ with To as in “Torino”. Simple.

Here are our Alfa Romeo Mito 2009 Review – STAR CARS 2009 Series 1 (City Cars and Superminis) , again want to say anything? Just shout it out here. Next STAR Cars will be Daihatsu 2009, welcome back to check it out in a short period.

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Alfa Romeo Brera S Unveiled tuning kit

Alfa Romeo Brera SAlfa Romeo Brera S new tuning kit unveiled by Prodrive, a British motorsport company. This is the latest creation, a new tuning kit for the Alfa Romeo Brera coupe, a project which has been developed for more than a year. The new kit features some minor styling changes, inside and out, and will be produced in a 500 limited edition, each of the Alfa Romeo individually numbered with unique Brera S labeling. You can choose to have power either from a 185hp 2.2 LJTS direct injection petrol engine or a 260hp 3.2L V6JTS.

Alfa Romeo Brera S_1The engineers also added specific Eibach coil springs and Bilstein dampers. Spring rates are increased by over 50 percent compared to the standard Alfa Romeo Brera, giving the car a more nimble and agile feel, while the specially tuned gas-filled mono-tube dampers give tighter body control. The suspension static geometry has also been revised to optimize steering and handling, and was lowered 10mm. These changes are combined with new 19in alloy wheels and Pirelli PZero Nero tires. Tuning car today: Muscle Alfa Romeo Brera S…

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Mini,watch out!Here comes the Alfa Romeo Mi.To

You have to admit that the Mini is unbeateble in its class.The kart handling and its overall design makes this car one of the best selling in the world.But what would you think about an Italian Mini?That would be something wouldn’t it?So did Alfa Romeo and set its mind on doing something:the Mi.To.The unusuable name has been ecplained by the company: Mi – from Milano,where the car’s design has been conceved and ToTorino,the city where the car will be produced.

Alfa Romeo Mi.To

Basicaly the Mi.To is a small 8C Competizione(see the front side and the rear lights).The car has the dimensions that the Italians say are perfect for a excellent handling: 4.06 meters in lenght, 1.44 meters in hight and 1.72 meters wide.The driver will also have to chose from 3 settings: Dynamic –sport mode, Normal-for city driving and All Weather-for low grip conditions.Alfa Romeo already announced 4 engines for the Mi.To,both diesel and petrol,with power ranges bethween 90 and 155 HP.But we expect that later on there will be a couple of „real” engines.And when I say that I mean something that can come close to the Mini Cooper S.

Alfa Romeo Mi.To


The car will be presented to the press in June and in July Mi.To will hit the showrooms in Europe.There aren’t many pictures and NO price informations but we can expect premium…

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