News_Stig Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I wonder what this little beastie will sound like! Any takers? These are the first official images of the Alfa Romeo Mito GTA, to be previewed by a 'production-ready' concept at next week's Geneva motor show. The GTA gets Fiat's all-new 1.8-litre turbocharged engine, equipped with direct injection and variable valve timing, It produces a hefty 240bhp; that should be enough to give the Mito GTA the pace to worry the Mini John Cooper Works. The car sits 20mm lower than a regular Mito, and features revised front suspension geometry and an 'active' suspension system which, Alfa claims, stiffens the rear end under acceleration to counteract weight transfer. Alfa also says that it has revised the Mito's underfloor aerodynamics. Engineers have concentrated on reducing the GTA's weight, and lowering its centre of gravity. Higher components, such as the rear spoiler, the roof and the door mirrors are made from carbonfibre. Alfa also says that aluminium has been used in the braking system, suspension and some chassis parts. The production version of the GTA is due on sale this summer. Alfa has yet to announce any pricing or detailed specs, but it's being tipped to undercut the Mini JCW by up to £2000. Shame about the pictures not being proper photographs - sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Alfa/Fiat are just getting it so right at the moment.. I just hope the build quality is up to scratch.. I could quite easily take one of those (or a 500 abarth SS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I should imagine that the Mito GTA would do more than just worry the Cooper S Works; it would probably whip the hell out of it given it's weight has been reduced as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Being a die hard Alfa fan (and ex Sud owner) I've been waiting for Alfa to ge their arses in gear. This looks great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 It depends on how the power is deployed - if it ends up in a similar vein to the 147GTA then the Mini will still pee all over it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I Love it I Love it I Love it..... That could be alot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullett Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I like that alot. Still got to get an Alfa past the Mrs though. She won't let me have one, still she aprroved a Porsche and an Aston and GT-R in principle so it's not all bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Now that looks like a proper HOT hatch!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Looks = Probably drives = But still makes the Mini seem = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 So the general concensus is that as long as the handling is up to scratch, then it's going to be quite formidable. About time an Alfa handled well! The stats look impressive and being aimed squarely at the likes of the Cooper Works and other superminis, it seems like it could well be, overall, a better car than most in it's class and quicker too. I love the back end, not sure about up front though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Being a die hard Alfa fan (and ex Sud owner) I've been waiting for Alfa to ge their arses in gear. This looks great!! Me too (Alfa fan & ex Sud & 75 V6 Owner). Alfa build quality has come on massively over the last few years, the 159 is superbly build and easily a match for any of the Germans. The 156 GTA handled very well considering how much power was going through the front wheels, bearing in mind how long ago it was, the competition have only just caught up (excluding Honda). I think this little Mito will be an awesome pocket rocket, I just wish Alfa would return to RWD, or the 4wd concept that they were promising a few years back, although in the Mito, I think it will be better as FWD than it would RWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 This could be a great car for the wife, I might have to work hard at getting her out of here beloved Astra though, bless her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sounds good on paper, looks great from the rear... just a shame it's got a face only a mother could love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Very tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sounds good on paper, looks great from the rear...just a shame it's got a face only a mother could love! :roflmao:Coudn't agree more. I just hope it's as good as it's cracked up to be. My GTV looked great, performed very well and sounded superb, but the handling was so dire, it was awful in comparison to German-built cars. The 147 GTA couldn't corner. I hope this GTA is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternocleidomastoid Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 What was the last car that Alfa built that drove well? Recently, they've all looked good and looked good on paper, but disappointed when driven. This one may be different, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 What was the last car that Alfa built that drove well? Recently, they've all looked good and looked good on paper, but disappointed when driven. This one may be different, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Bah! It's all down to the driver. I think the Focus drives like a bag of rusty spanners - yet the journos rave about it. I thought the Vectra (just departed model) was/is a great drive in 3.2 V6 form - yet the media slated it. And I'll be trying to get a V6 CDTi model as my next car. So it's all down to the driver and his/her wants/likes/style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm saving for a 500 Abarth SS at the moment, but if this thing handles then I want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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