Showing posts with label Alfa Romeo. Show all posts
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Monday, May 11, 2009

Alfa Romeo Berlina Da Corsa Concept Study

The Berlina Da Corsa is a design exercise for an Alfa Romeo sports sedan penned to feels at home on both the track and public roads that was created by Seongjun Ko, a Transportation Design graduate from Hongik University in South Korea. The Berlina Da Corsa which roughly translates to Racing Sedan in Italian, borrows heavily in design from classic Alfa Romeo models such as the GT 1300 Junior and the 1750 GTV from the '60s and '70s.

Alfa Romeo Berlina Concept - Carscoop One of the most prominent features of Seongjun's design is the unique roof system that employs a 'stretchable metal' housing flexible wires that change shape through the use of an electric current. The system applied on the Alfa Romeo concept study, which appears to be similar in design to the one used on the BMW GINA roadster, allows the rear section of the roof to be lowered for use on track or raised to enhance rear passenger space.

We're no design specialists, but in his attempt to create a car long enough to provide enough room for the rear passengers, Seongjun seriously messed up the Berlina Da Corsa's proportions - not to mention that the styling of the front and rear part of the car look like they belong to two totally different vehicles. And what's up with the total absence of rear windows? Isn't the Berlina Da Corsa supposed to be a sedan that can accommodate rear passengers with some sort of comforts? Not a bad idea overall, but we reckon that the study needs work not only to look the part but also to make some sense.

Source: Hongik University , Via: Cardesign

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Alfa Romeo MiTo Confirmed for Australia, Sales Start in July

Alfa's new sporty hatchback, the MiTo, will be arriving on Australian shores this July, the Italian automaker announced today. In order to maintain a certain sporty pedigree, Alfa has decided to offer the MiTo in Australia only with the 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine, that will be available in two guises with 120HP (88kW) and 155HP (114kW), both matched to six-speed manual gearboxes. While the Italian carmaker has yet to announce pricing, the firm states that Aussie buyers will be 'pleasantly surprised".

"We cannot release the prices and specifications yet," said Edward Butler, General Manager for Alfa Romeo in Australia Edward Butler. "But Alfa Romeo has a real value for money reputation across its range, so not only do I think people will pleasantly surprised when we announce prices and specifications in July. I think anyone looking for a car that offers the blend of style, performance and luxury that sets all Italian cars apart from the rivals should wait until to July for MiTo."

In Europe, the MiTo is offered with a broader range of engines that include two entry level - yet asthmatic- 1.4-liter gasoline units with 78HP and 95HP as well as 1.3- and 1.6-liter turbodiesels producing 90 and 120HP respectively. Alfa's future plans include the introduction of a GTA model with a 240HP 1.8-liter turbo engine that was previewed in concept form earlier this year.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

UK: First Alfa Romeo Since the 33 to Cost Under £9,000

No, Alfa Romeo has not launched a new cut price version of its MiTo hatchback. Instead, the Italian firm published a clever press release pointing out that thanks to the UK Government's scrappage scheme that incentivizes motorists of cars aged 10 years or older to trade up to a brand new model with a £1,000 discount, the entry-level MiTo 1.4 16V Turismo now costs £8,995. According to the Italian firm, the last Alfa Romeo to be sold in Britain for under £9,000 was the five door Alfa 33 in 1989.

Not bad especially if you consider that even the basic MiTo comes equipped with many standard features such as air conditioning, electric power-assisted steering, alarm and immobiliser, electric windows, electrically adjustable door mirrors, LED rear lights, seven airbags, VDC (ABS + ASR + Brake Assist) with Hill Holder, and car radio with audio CD and MP3 reader.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Classic Galleria: 20 Alfa Romeo Desktop Wallpapers

We think the title says it all but if you insist on continuing to read this post instead of following the jump to check out and why not, use one of these photos to adorn your desktop, just let us say that we put together a gallery consisting of twenty high-resolution photos of various Alfa Romeo cars spanning from the classic 1931 8C 2300 and the 1938 6C 2300 Mille Miglia to the more modern 1987 75 3.0i America and 1989 RZ roadster.

1931-1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300

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1938-1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Mille Miglia

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1938 Alfa Romeo 8C LeMans

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1951 Alfa Romeo Tipo 159 Alfetta

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1952-1953 Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante 2000 Spider

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1954 Alfa Romeo Sport Spider

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1955 Alfa Romeo 750 Competizione

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1955-1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

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1960-1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ

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1962-1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider

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1962-1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Fastback

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1963-1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint Speciale

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1968-1975 Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe 1300 GTA Junior

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1969-1975 Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe GT Junior Z

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1971-1976 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina

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1971-1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1.2

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1970-1977 Alfa Romeo Montreal

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1980-1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV6 2.5i

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1987-1988 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0i V6 America

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1989-1994 Alfa Romeo RZ

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