Aug 10, 2010

Alfa Romeo announced the production release of the GT coupe, presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003 and entered the market towards the end of that year. Designed by Bertone, the Alfa Romeo GT represented the coupe variant for the 147 and 156 models, with whom he shared the specific platform. Since 2003, Alfa Romeo GT was sold only in Italy in more than 25,000 copies. After an exhilarating start, the car has lost ground because of cannibalization with the Brera and the Alfa Romeo neglect of management that no longer believed in the model, because the GT was never submitted to the facelift of mid-career. According to plans of Sergio Marchionne, Alfa Romeo GT will not be replaced, and the final version will be Quadrifoglio Oro for the Japanese...

Alfa Romeo wants to bring back the fans back into its showrooms with the new car Giulietta. The compact car promises more positioning than Golf and Astra. Matteo Benedetto, project engineer in developing the new model, said Giulietta is a more practical car than its predecessor, 147. What is new is the handling Giulietta Italians boasting the finest steering response in the segment, thanks to the new electrical system, and the best body stiffness. These ingredients lead to an excellent ride, printed and multi-link rear suspension. Total mass, although higher than the old 147, is lower than 100 kg of the new Astra. Read our review about Alfa Romeo Giulietta if you want more info. Here are the wallpapers. Enjoy!

May 6, 2010

Test Drive: Alfa Romeo Giulietta To the Italians is simple: when you know you have a knife to the bone and need an excellent car that make them to rebound, they are more likely to produce a really interesting pattern. Is the case of Alfa Romeo Giulietta, who drew strength from the history of Alfa Romeo‘s sporty appeal that 147 compact segment has excelled, but which has already withdrawn some time. After all, why Giulietta need to succeed in a market segment more populous than ever? For comfort, superior dynamics, strong engine and a decent price. Well, mostly Italians managed to tick all these requirements. And develop a model which, besides looking good, dynamic capabilities are envied. I admit: I started the Alfa Romeo Giulietta test drive with the impression that it’s just a little more dynamic version of the Fiat Bravo. But it got some serious gineers who developed a completely different car in terms of behavior. And the change is evidently in good. Engine /...

Right out of the oven! It’s official, Alfa Romeo Zagato Corsa TZ3 will show up at Villa d’Este! Zagato officials have released the first information of the anniversary TZ3 Corsa model, built by Alfa Romeo for the 100th Anniversary Celebration. Italy’s Zagato has unveiled the first information about TZ3 Corsa, a concept that will be exposed during this year’s edition of Villa d’Este Elegance Competition. TZ3 Corsa is a unique model prepared by Italian coach builder Zagato for Alfa’s centenary. This is the third model specifically designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary since the founding of Alpha. The first two were Bertone Pandion and Pininfarina 2uettottanta. Regarding the engine, the Italians will be using a propellant TZ3 Corsa 4.2-liter V8 capable of delivering up to 420 horsepower. Italian model has a mass of only 850 kg, thanks to the monocoque chassis made from carbon fiber and aluminum. Corsa TZ3 can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.5...

At the Geneva Motor Show is currently the more developed of the Apollo Sport Gumpert (sports car manufacturer) to admire. The Italian car body kit maker Schneider Bertone presented to the audience at the Geneva Motor Show concept car, the Alfa Romeo Bertone Pandion. The very dynamic sectional study is the contribution of the design studio for the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo. As a 2 +2- seater futuristic substructure of the Pandion is the Alfa Romeo 8C-platform, was also immediately taken by the entire drivetrain with the 4.7-liter V8 engine and its 450 horsepower. The rather striking front of Pandion takes the classic Alfa Scudetto on the grille and allowed to run in the side of the wide slot cooler lights. The interior of the study is fully glazed to consider taking the side glass panels of the front wheel arches to the rear wheel arches. Another highlight is the windshield, which extends from the bonnet down to the rear, where once again fulfills its mission, an integrated...

Giulietta – memories of that name in the 60s are alive and the heart of Alfa fans later. The successor to the 147 is a bit dusty from May with the traditional model designation on the market. All engines meet the Euro-5 standard and are fitted with start-stop system. This ensures more than moderate consumption norm. Alfa Romeo first sets out the values for the extra measurement cycle. Thus it is the 1.4 TB Multiair with 125 kW/170 hp 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers, the 1.6 JTDM with 77 kW/105 hp comes to 3.7 l/100 km, and strong at 125 kW/170 hp and the powerful 2.0 JTDM with 125 kW/170 PS, the value is 4.1 liters. Like the 147 and the rear carries Giulietta hidden door handles, to show the working of how a five-door coupe to. The luggage capacity of 350 liters is standard in the compact class. As the Mito, whose design language, it receives...