AUTOMOBILE WORLD – CAR NEWS, CAR REVIEWS, CAR INTRODUCTIONS, ALL ABOUT CARS » Alfa Romeo http://mycarblog.org Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/01/alfa-romeo-147-gta/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/01/alfa-romeo-147-gta/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:03:33 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=28172
The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is a high performance and compact car that was first unveiled in the year 2002. It is available with a 3.2 V6 engine that is capable of producing about 250 bhp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 221.3 ft-lbs at 4800 rpm along with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car is able to reach 0-60 mph in about 6.2 seconds along with a top speed of around 150 mph. This version is lighter when compared to its previous version and all other similar models from its competitors. The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA interior features include aluminum pedals and footrest, wrap-around seats with cloth upholstery, central glove compartment in metalluro and horizontal pattern on the seat. It also features a three-spoke steering wheel, instrumentation on a black background with new look which includes screen for the engine oil temperature over the multi-function display. The car has been completely revised when compared to the standard model which also includes its exterior styling. It is available with vented Discs with ABS, 17 or and 18 inch wheels, large extractor with an aerodynamic function at the rear the bumper. The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is available in ten different exterior colors which include Cloud White that has been used as an exclusive color on the model. The car also has a wheelbase of 2546 mm, length of 4213 mm, height of 1412 mm and it also weighs about 2998 lbs.

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The Alfa Romeo RZ is a two-seater that was available from 1992 to 1994 as a convertible version. It was very much similar to the Alfa Romeo SZ which was a coupe version with same features. It was available with a 3.0 liter V6 engine that is capable of producing about 206 hp at 6200 rpm and 181 lb-ft at 4500 rpm along with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car was able to reach 0-60 mph in about 7.5 seconds along with a top speed of around 152 mph. It was available with a revised bumper and door sills that offers better ground clearance. The Alfa Romeo RZ was available with 3 color options such as red, yellow, black and about 3 cars were produced in silver and one was available with pearlescent white. The car with yellow color was available with black leather interior and black cars burgundy. The car has a wheelbase of 2,510 mm, length of 4,059 mm, width of 1,730 mm, height of 1,300 mm and it also weighs 3,042 lb. The interior layout is very similar to the Alfa Romeo SZ and it had a painted central console was swept up in between the seats to cover the convertible roof storage area. About 252 units were produced out of 350 units that were actually planned and later on additional 32 units were produced. It is also the lowest production car that was ever produced from the company.

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The Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint was introduced during the year 1961 to 1968 that was available with similar look of the previous models. It also features a new all-alloy 2.6 liter, 6-cylinder engine that was able to generate 145 bhp along with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car was capable of reaching a top speed of around 125 mph. The Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint had a re-trimmed interior that featured black leather along with new headlining and carpets. It also features a new disc rotors, overhauled calipers, steering coupling, overhauled steering box, stainless braided brake hoses, electronic ignition and new radial tyres.

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The Alfa Romeo Brera TI was first introduced at the Paris Auto Show with few upgraded features. It is available with a 2.2 JTS engine that is able to produce 185 bhp along with a Selespeed sequential gearbox. The car also has Brembo red one-piece front calipers and large brake discs. The Alfa Romeo Brera TI interior features include dual zone climate control system, radio navigation system, VDC stability system, high-containment anatomical seats covered with soft leather, luggage retaining net and sensor pack. The car is available with alloy rims including 19-inch tires, stiffer springs and dampers and metal plate bearing the TI logo.

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The Alfa Romeo Scighera is a concept car that was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in the year 1997. It features a 2959 cc V6 TwinTurbo engine that is capable of producing 400 hp and 412 Nm of torque along with a 6-speed sequential manual transmission. The car was able to reach 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds along with a top speed of 186 mph. The Alfa Romeo Scighera also had a four-wheel drive that is similar to the Alfa Romeo 155. The car has a wheelbase of 2590.8 mm, length of 4318 mm, width of 1981.2 mm, height of 1143 mm and it also weighs about 3190 lbs.

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The Alfa Romeo MiTo Cabriolet is a new open-top version from the company that was announced in the year 2008. The car will be available with different types of models and engines such as base model with 1.4L petrol engine producing 95 hp, turbocharged Multiair 1.4L engine that generates 140 hp and 1.6L turbodiesel engine making 120hp. It also has a very compact size along with a manual folding soft-top. The Alfa Romeo MiTo Cabriolet is also capable of carrying only two adults in the front seats and the back seats can be suitable only for small children. The car has a revised styling including a stylish hardtop.

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The 2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. It features a 1.75 liter turbocharged engine along with variable valve timing and direct fuel injection that helps to produce 237 hp. The car can reach 0-62 mph in about 5 seconds along with a top speed of around 155 mph. The 2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA has been developed using carbon-fiber for the tailgate spoiler, roof and mirror fairings which helps it to have a very less weight. The suspension of the car has been reduced by 20 mts and it also features an active rear suspension.

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The Alfa Romeo BAT 5 was introduced at the Turin Auto show in the year 1953. The car was available with a 2.0 liter 1975 cc engine that was capable of producing 100 hp and it was able to reach a top speed of 120 mph. The Alfa Romeo BAT 5 also had side windows at a 45 degree angle along with a large windscreen. The tail of the car was very unique as the length-ways rear windscreen was divided by a slim pillar and 2 fins tapering upwards and inwards. The car also received a great response due to its aerodynamics as well as noteworthy stability at high speeds.

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The 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is a small family car that is available as a 5-door hatchback. It also features a 1,970 cc, 2.0 liter engine that is capable of producing about 170 hp and 181 nm of torque along with a 5-speed and 6-speed transmission. The car also has new multi-link suspension that has been placed under the rear. The 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 has a wheelbase of 2,546 mm, height of 1,442 mm, width of 1,729 mm, length of 4,223 mm and it also weighs 1,270 kg. Other important features include stability control system, start-stop systems, dashboard along with modern-style toggle switches.

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The 2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa is based on a mono shell carbon fiber tubular chassis and it also has tubular frame along with a body made by hand beaten alloy panels. The car also features a 4.2-liter Maserati V8 engine that is capable of producing about 420 hp along with a 6-speed sequential tractive gearbox. The 2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa is able to sprint from 0-60 mph in about 3.5 seconds along with a top speed of around 186 mph. The car has been unveiled to celebrate the 100 years of races and victories by the race car in the 20th century.

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