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Novitec has unveiled their extensive line of performance accessories for Alfa Romeo's new MiTo hatchback.

Cars equipped with the 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine can be outfitted with Novitec's Powerjet 2 control module which boosts the engine's output from 155 hp (114 kW) to 186 hp (137 kW). Thanks to the extra 31 hp (23 kW), the modified MiTo runs from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds which is a 0.7 second improvement over stock models.

Given the importance of diesel engines, Novitec is also introducing a Powerrail 5 control module which can be outfitted to 1.3 JTD and the 1.6 JTD. The module allows 1.3 JTD models to boast an extra 20 hp (14.9 kW) while the 1.6 JTD gains 24 hp (17.7 kW).

For owners wanting to "butch up" the MiTo's cute styling, the company offers an aerodynamic styling package that features a revised front bumper, aggressive side skirts, a roof-mounted spoiler, and an integrated rear diffuser. Other styling options include a sport exhaust with up to four tailpipes, 18-inch wheels in either silver or matte black, and an adjustable coil-over suspension that reduces the MiTo's ride height by 35 to 65 millimeters.

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI is a symbol that in the Seventies Alfa Romeo cars assigned only to the richest content, thus transforming them into real sports race to drive on the roads every day.


Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

Intended for young audiences and sports, cars signed Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI offers more driving fun, more "handling", and more braking capacity. In a word, the dynamic behavior of a car doors on the roads every day feelings of the runway.


Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

The stylistic choice is taken not to upset the external lines of cars as standard, but to limit the speeches just a few strokes, as well as those who want the ultimate in theme of sportsmanship, and want to know but do so without ostentation.


Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

Finally, the insignia burnished aluminum and satin cap of an exterior rear (optional) out this particular version also offers an allocation of series of great value as shown by the air conditioning system and the Bizon VDC.


Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

Daily in the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI can give feelings and return a real pleasure to drive, which is the interpretation of the absolute values of the Brand. In short, the new characterization Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI is the right answer for a customer who wants to enter the world of sports Alfa Romeo.

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

At the same time the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI debuts at a 2.4 JTDM 20v engine enhanced to 210 hp that develops a torque of 400 Nm at 1500 rpm. The release of the couple, whose maximum value is already a very low, it enhances the characteristics of readiness and response to pedal. Thus equipped the sedan reaches a maximum speed of 226 km / h (224 km / h for the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 8.4 seconds (8.6 for the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI).

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

Identical to the one mounted on Alfa Spider 2.4 JTDM, in most of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI is attached to the permanent 4x4 traction with three differentials (the central one type of self Torsen C). Heart of the project is the "Four-wheel drive Alfa Romeo Q4, which operates a permanent and dynamic allocation of 4-wheel traction on bringing the highest level of active safety and sportiness.

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

The differential central Torsen C self-manages the torque allocating 57% to the rear wheels and 43% to front wheels. The system also ensures excellent drive in all conditions of adhesion through the automatic control of any slippage. In detail, the distribution of the torque between the front and rear axles is adjusted on a continuous basis, depending of adhesion by the central Torsen differential C.

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

In terms of adhesion, the behavior is linear and progressively adapting to changing road conditions. This development "mechanical" it adds electronic stability control for a further increase in performance and safety margins, in keeping with the philosophy Alfa Romeo.

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon TI Q4 interprets the four-wheel drive in accordance with the Alfa Romeo philosophy: a system essentially "mechanical" which adds the contribution of more advanced electronic technology to ensure maximum comfort and driving pleasure, combined with the best and security.

Alfa Romeo presented at the Bologna Motor Show a special edition of the new Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse. It is a special model of increased power common rail turbo-diesel (1.9 JTDM 16V) with 125 kW (170 hp).


Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse

After only 8.0 seconds, the Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse 100 km / h fast, and the top speed is 215 km / h. For optimum traction and handling on the level of a four-wheel vehicle that provides innovative differential "Q2".


Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse

Built was special series against the background of the successful Alfa Romeo cooperation with the motorcycle factory Ducati Corse team, under the direction of the pilot Australian Casey Stoner at this year's Motorcycle World Championship in the MotoGP class won. Alfa Romeo promotes the Italian factory team as a sponsor.


Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse

The sporting claim the World Cup-Class is also appropriate for the new Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse. This allows the driver via a switch on the transmission tunnel between two accelerator characteristics.


Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse

During a mode to accelerate crystal sets, allows the second rather the sovereign cruising. Visually, the Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse by a sports suspension and special 18-inch alloy wheels his dynamic talents.

Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse Interior


Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse

The special model of the Alfa 147 in the three colors "Giulietta red", "black" and "ice white" mainly in Italy. Inside, there are details like a black umbrella sky, specially designed seats (also in black) with red seams and integrated Ducati logo, plus leather steering wheel and shifter hand brake lining in black-red, aluminum pedals and an aluminum Gear the sporting claim the Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse stress.

Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse

The Ducati logo is also in the red underlying instruments. For standard equipment includes a dual-zone automatic climate control, a Bose sound system with CD and MP3 player and subwoofer, a multifunction steering wheel and the electronic stability system VDC.

Alfa Romeo 147 has been updated with three new releases that are distinguished primarily by their appearance, for their equipment. The new range of Alfa Romeo 147 is on sale from 16,950 €.

2007 Alfa Romeo 147 3d


Alfa Romeo 147

These new versions are called 'Q2', 'Collezione' and 'Sport'. The first is available only with the engine Turbo Multijet JTD 150 hp. The other two can be combined with all engines of the Alfa Romeo 147.


Alfa Romeo 147

The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 150 HP "Q2" can be purchased, with a body of three or five doors, from € 24,400. It has flared bodywork, a sports suspension to lower ground, some changes to the grille, the satin-covered mirrors, a rear spoiler and chromed exhaust terminal.


Alfa Romeo 147

What you are most unlike the other Alfa Romeo 147 is that it has a differential self-mechanic type Torsen in the front axle. This difference fits the strength that makes each wheel within a range. In this way, the Alfa Romeo 147 can accelerate even if one of the two wheels with low adhesion. Version "Q2" of the Alfa GT is also on sale for € 31,000.


Alfa Romeo 147

In the interior, the steering wheel, change the knob and the handbrake handle are upholstered in leather with red stitching, this color is also used in the instrument panel, which is illuminated in white. Trims the steering wheel and console are gray; the pedals are made of aluminum.


Alfa Romeo 147

The Alfa Romeo 147 'Q2' has, as standard equipment six airbags, stability control "VDC" and developer of speed, among many other items. Optionally, the equipment can be supplemented with elements like xenon headlights, leather seats are sporty design with red stitching, a stereo "Bose" and the browser.

2007 Alfa Romeo 147 5d


Alfa Romeo 147

Version 'Collezione' may be chosen in six exterior colors for the body: 'Polar White', 'Gray Navona', 'Black Jarama "," Lipari Gray', 'Gray Stromboli "and" Black Kyalami. Leather upholstery is white and black dashboard is also bicolor.


Alfa Romeo 147

The equipment is plentiful: stability control, six airbags, and two-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phones, alloy wheels, 17 inches, radio-CD player (compatible with MP3 discs) and software speed. Alternatively, you may have lowered sport suspension, xenon headlamps, rear parking sensors, browser and disks charger.


Alfa Romeo 147

Version 'Sport' is distinguished mainly because its body can be painted in two colors: one choice and a glossy black for the roof, the central pillar and rear spoiler.


Alfa Romeo 147

Other distinguishing features are the widening of the wings, grille and mirror covers chrome appearance. Upholstery combines the black and gray colors, and trims are black steering wheel and console.


Alfa Romeo 147

The Alfa Romeo 147 is a compact vehicle of 4.22 m length, which is available with a body of three or five door. Can be chosen with three petrol engines: 1.6 liter 105 hp TS, TS 1.6 l 120 hp and 2.0 l TS 150 hp. Also available are two diesel engines: 1.9 liter JTD Multijet in variants 120 and 150 hp. It was also selling a version of "GTA", with a V6 petrol engine of 250 HP.


Alfa Romeo 147

In addition to the new version is also available at other levels of equipment: 'Impression', 'Distinctive' and 'Selective'. All versions carry six airbags, antilock brakes (ABS), air conditioning, folding rear seat and match (60/40) and electric mirrors.


Alfa Romeo 147

The Alfa Romeo 147 'Distinctive' also have radio with CD player (compatible with MP3 discs), stereo controls on the steering wheel, trip computer, rear head restraints, steering wheel and shift knob of leather, fog lamps, upholstery fabric ' Alfatex and alloy wheels of 15 inches. In these two versions, the stability control (VDC) is optional (600 €).

Alfa Romeo 147

Lastly, the versions' Selective 'lead, in addition to the above, stability control (VDC), two-zone climate control, leather upholstery, speed control cruise, xenon headlights, anti-theft alarm, front armrest with compartment , Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phone and alloy wheels of 17 inches (tires 215/45).

Alfa Romeo 147

Optionally you can have, among other items of equipment, automatic anti-glare interior mirror, sunroof, wood steering wheel, heated front seats, rear parking control, sport suspension, rain sensor and brow.

New Alfa Romeo 156 has changes in external and internal design, updated equipment and a new diesel engine of 2.4 liters and 175 hp.

2004 Alfa Romeo 156 Sedan


Alfa Romeo 156

This new version, as the entire range has a good relationship between price and equipment, when compared with those brands Alfa Romeo wishes to competition.


Alfa Romeo 156

The headlights and air inlets are larger, though it takes a structure similar to the 147 or the most recent GT Coupe, is distinguished from them by the purity of line. The back changes the shape of the bumper and the pilots.


Alfa Romeo 156

The dimensions change slightly in saloon version is 5 mm long, 2 mm narrower and 15 mm higher. Changes across the range Alfa Romeo 156 (family saloon and Sportwagon), except GTA versions, which remain with their current appearance.


Alfa Romeo 156

In interior design there are common features with the 147, like the dashboard bicolor. Typically, the dashboard has a surface treatment by laser, optionally, can be wrapped in leather, something unusual in this type of car. For some parts of the inner lining there is a new microfiber fabric, called "Alfatex.


Alfa Romeo 156

There is little space. Something is missing longitudinal travel in the driver's seat (so people will see higher), legroom in the rear seats and height in the rear seats. The trunk of the sedan measures 378 l of the Sportwagon, 360 and shortly in any case.


Alfa Romeo 156

The main innovation is an in-dash monitor, in the basic version, the computer displays the information and the 'check control'. Under the monitor are the controls of the sound equipment and a climate control (two zones in some versions). The standard stereo has six speakers.


Alfa Romeo 156

Alfa Romeo maintains the range of the previous Alfa Romeo 156 engine, except that a new 2.4 JTD 175 hp replaces the previous 140 hp. It's the same five-cylinder, but now with four valves per cylinder and an advanced injection system (Multijet). It gives maximum torque of 385 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The benefits and consumption of the Alfa Romeo 156 with this engine are very good.

2004 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon


Alfa Romeo 156

The rest of the range includes three petrol engines: two four-cylinder and a six-cylinder (not the GTA). It is also manufactured with a 1.8 liter 140 hp.
The response of the direct injection JTS engine is very good. It is strong enough at low speed and under very high push.


Alfa Romeo 156

The new five-cylinder engine and 2.4 liter engine capacity is remarkable smoothness, silence and strength. Overall, it's better than other diesel engines that power the 163 hp Volvo, Mercedes 170 hp or 180 hp Audi.


Alfa Romeo 156

Alfa Romeo also has three types of change: manual five-or six-speed automatic "Selespeed" five marches or "Q-System 'of four. The frame does not change substantially. The wheelbase, the approved routes and weight are the same.


Alfa Romeo 156

The suspension is structurally the same; the Sportwagon Self can bring a system on the rear axle. The brakes themselves are changing, now carries 276 mm rear discs, instead of 251. The address also remains unchanged, with a diameter of rotation rather large (11.1 m of the four or five cylinders, six of the 11.6).


Alfa Romeo 156

The Alfa Romeo 156 has the same qualities that security has always been active and is satisfactory for those seeking a true feel "sporty". The less expensive versions have optional stability control and you have the most expensive series.


Alfa Romeo 156

It led two versions of the new Alfa Romeo 156, both with saloon bodywork, the 2.4 JTD and 2.0 JTS. The previous five-cylinder JTD was fine but was nothing special compared to its competition. This, however, it has much stronger than the five-cylinder Volvo 163 hp version, rather than the V6 version of Audi's 180 hp and is the level of the Mercedes five-cylinder (170 hp); if not even better.

Alfa Romeo 156

The impression given is much less power from 2,000 rpm to nearly 4,500 (the red zone begins at 5,000, but does not go up there either). The throttle response is quick, though not a sudden when engine is accelerated to bottom.

Alfa Romeo 156

In constant motion by road, the engine would not normally be heard unless they are driving too fast, in which case there is a serious background noise is not very intense. Acceleration has a strong unique sound, which does not seem upset or is clearly Diesel.

Alfa Romeo 156

The six-speed box is a great success, but the developments are too short. It reaches the maximum speed (225 km / h) at 4,300 rpm, when the regime of maximum power is 4000 rpm.

Alfa Romeo 156

An engine and work very well with sixth-adjusted to achieve the maximum speed at maximum power regime (and would be 56.2 mph 1,000 rpm) and even slightly longer, as up relief.

Alfa Romeo 156

The stability of the Alfa Romeo 156 remains at the highest level, although the Alfa Romeo 156 has been in the market since 1997. It has everything to make it enjoyable to drive and also secure a good response from the leadership, sensitivity to bend down, quick reactions and a sharp but not stability control that makes driving (not off).

Alfa Romeo 156

The steering wheel is very sensitive to bumps. If you are driving fast on a road bump, hear knocks from the suspension and steering wheel are visible on the saloons rather than others of this type.

Alfa Romeo 156

The grip on the dry Continental in this car is much better than the Firestone. Theoretically, 2.4 JTD is at a disadvantage because it weighs 100 kg more than the JTS, but the truth is that the Continental tires had worn better steering feel and more-seemingly-grip. In the Alfa Romeo 156 JTS I led Firestone tires were a lot of noise on the curve but did not give much grip.

Alfa Romeo 156

The seat of the Alfa Romeo 156 is higher than at other saloons, which do not drive high note, those who prefer to be close to the ground we would be more comfortable in another seat. If the person driving is high or going straight, hardly see because of the instrumentation steering wheel cover.

Alfa Romeo 156

The new microfiber upholstery 'Alfatex' has a touch between suede and Alcantara. It is only in coatings for doors and the outer parts of the seats, the center is a thick fabric of yarn that has the appearance of being fresh.

Alfa Romeo 156

The engine is based on the current of the same cylinder JTD (1,910 cm ³) with several modifications. The injection system is a Multijet works with a maximum injection pressure of 1,400 bars and can provide up to four injections per cycle (not five as in the prototypes). Increase the number of injections softness benefits and allows the engine to burn fuel to heat the catalyst (particles or burn), but can improve performance.

Alfa Romeo 156

The stock now has two camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Unlike other diesel engines with four valves per cylinder, two intake ducts of each cylinder seem to have the same form and function; No one planned for low speed and load. The turbocharger is a Garrett variable.

Alfa Romeo 156

In the construction of the engine there are other changes, primarily to handle the pressure. There are elements that change, as the crankshaft or connecting rods, and modifications to the lubrication system, including a radiator and a new oil pump.

Alfa Romeo 156

The maximum power increases by 21 percent compared with the release of eight valves (from 116 to 140 hp) and maximum torque by 11 percent (from 275 to 304 Nm). The amount of torque that the engine gave a top eight valves, it gives a comprehensive margin: 1,750 to 3,250 rpm. It has a lot of strength to their engine capacity, does not reach the level of some engines from Volkswagen or BMW, but it is the best in this regard.

Alfa Romeo 156

Both the 147 and Alfa Romeo 156 that carry this engine have manual gearbox six speeds. Transmission developments are set to match the regime of maximum power and maximum speed in top gear. Ie, Alfa Romeo has not put one sixth of relief. However, the engine speed to 120 km / h in sixth is about 2,300 rpm.

Alfa Romeo 156

In performance, Alfa Romeo 156, 140 hp is within normal for a car with this power, weight and aerodynamic resistance. Consumption is also an intermediate zone: spend more than those with the Volkswagen engine of 131 hp or the BMW 320D, like the Mondeo TDCi and models unless more capacity.

Alfa Romeo 156

There is an engine of 2.4 liters and five-cylinder with four valves per cylinder head and cylinder injection type which has the 1.9 liter The power of this new 2.4 JTD will be around 170 hp. Alfa Romeo touching the body and extends the range of the engine Alfa Romeo 156.

Alfa Romeo 156

By the time Alfa Romeo sells gasoline, version 1.6 liters (120 hp) and 2.5 liters (192 hp). Diesel is sold at 1.9 JTD (116 bhp) and 2.4 JTD 150 HP.
The price increases between € 730 and € 1585 in relation to equivalent versions of the previous range, but the major equipment and in some cases seems to offset this potential increase.

Alfa Romeo 156

The main changes consist primarily of equipment added to the Alfa Romeo 156 elements of 147 like stability control, head airbags, air conditioning with automatic recirculation, automatic windscreen wipers and a multifunction display on the dashboard. All these elements are standard.

Alfa Romeo 156

Optionally, the array 2002 can have xenon headlights (not available in the 147), developer of speed (optional on Progression of the rest in series), the radio controls on the steering wheel (also optional on Progression and serial the rest) and Isofix fixings.

Alfa Romeo 156

Practically does not change the outside, hardly known for tinkering with the design of the front bumper because the bumper moldings are now painted in the same color as the bodywork. Inside there is a different design, especially in the dashboard, and better materials.

Alfa Romeo 156

The engine range now includes a gasoline engine with direct injection. It has 2 liters displacement and 165 hp (replaces the current 2 liters 155 hp). Still sold with the engine 1.6 (120 hp).

Alfa Romeo 156

The JTD Diesel slightly changed, the 1.9 is the same with the 147 (116 hp) and 2.4 increases in maximum power (140 to 150 hp). Neither has the power system Multijet will be available later this year in a version 1.9 JTD 136 hp, both for the Alfa Romeo 156 to the 147.

Alfa Romeo 156

Another novelty is a sports version called TAG, which has a V6 engine from 3.2 liters displacement and 250 HP maximum. It has a six-speed box, either manual or automatic with sequential-type command Selespeed.