Alfa Romeo might not have much cars to show on the 2012 Geneva Auto Show (they have only two production vehicles at the moment) but they are betting on technology and choice. There will be four Giulietta models and three Mitto cars taking the stand. Some of them will feature the Fiat group 0.9 TwinAir Turbo “International engine of the year 2011”, many will be coupled with the Alfa TCT (double clutched transmission) and will also feature Distinctive and Quadrifoglio Verde trim levels.
Alfa Giulietta
Thanks to the TCT feature, a 1.4 TB MultiAir 170 HP Giulietta has the best efficiency-performance ratio in its category. It is basically a twin clutch automatic gearbox setup which allows downshifting or upshifting with either a gear lever or paddles behind the wheel. On top of that, one can further optimize the Giulietta’s road manners with Alfa’s DNA dynamic selector – a master switch of all the systems in the car. Have it on Dynamic and get ready to cut some apexes with vigor. Normal mode on the other hand provides you with an everyday driving set up and All-weather mode is for rainy or snowy surfaces with poor grip. Despite being capable of reaching 100km/h in 7.7 seconds, the Giulietta TCT MultiAir returns 5.2 l/100km in the combined cycle and emits 121 g/km of CO2
Props also go to another Giulietta TCT which harbors a 170 HP 2.0 JTDM diesel engine. It does the 100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds but offers even more economy – 4.5 l/100 km and 119 g/km of carbon dioxide emissions. To prove highlight the role of the TCT in these figures, Alfa say that the same car with a manual does 4.7 l/100 km and 125 g/km.
A somewhat less powerful 120 HP Giulietta Distinctive 1.4 Turbo will also be present to restore equilibrium after the fury that will be the fourth Giulietta – 235 HP 1750 TBi Quadrifoglio Verde. That flagship trooper can shred its own tires with 340 Nm of torque as early as 1,900 rpm.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta (QV)
Alfa Mitto
The Mitto niche will be represented by three member – the 0.9 TwinAir Turbo that has only two cylinders yet delivers a maximum of 85 HP at 5,500 rpm and a torque of 145 Nm at 2,000 rpm. Basically this drivetrain, thanks to its cleverness, is capable of producing more torque and be cleaner and less thirstier than any other engine rated with that same power. This little bumble bee also comes with the Alfa DNA system and a Stop & Start function which helps with the urban frugality.
The not-so-conscious about fuel economy can find paradise somewhere else. Why not start with the Mitto Quadrifoglio Verde with Alfa Active Suspension? It is all very complicated underneath – The suspension interacts with the braking system and steering to obtain more effective control of the dynamics of the vehicle or in other words it is a damn good fun this car. Only Alfas capable putting a smile on one’s face go under the Quadrifoglio Verde name. Noticeable differences from a stock model hide in and out. For example the rear-view mirror covers, the headlight and light cluster frames and the handles come with an exclusive satinised chrome material; a new sporty seat with a central part made of Alcantara. Things on the options list include 18” alloy wheels and sporty Sabelt seats with carbon fiber woven backrests.
Under the hood, a 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo works its magic while we need to remember that this is the light and nimble Mitto we are talking about – 6.7 kg per a single horsepower, 0 to 100 km/h is done in just over 7 seconds.
Last but not least, there will be a Mitto fitted with the same TCT equipment that comes with the Giulietta models. The engine is still 1.4 but with reduced power output and a Stop & Start system – a well rounded mid-range car with some extraordinary technology inside.
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 comes with a new 136BHP diesel engine. The 2.0 liter JTDM has superb fuel consumption, good performance and it is very clean, too.
The 2.0 JTDM develops 136BHP and 350Nm of torque at 1750RPM. It emits just 134g/km of CO2, which complies with EU5. The power unit achieves an excellent balance between strong performance, running costs, comfort and driving flexibility over long distances.
Furthermore, the 2011 Alfa 159 comes with new sports cloth upholstery and a top-quality sports leather in black or natural, as well as a cabin environment which is further enriched with elegant chrome-plated three-layer treatment or brush black aluminium inserts on the dashboard, on the mouldings and on the central console.
The car is available in three trim levels: Turismo, Lusso and TI.
Turismo specification features six airbags, electric front and rear windows, dual zone automatic climate control, new sports cloth upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights, car radio with CD/MP3 player and eight speakers, Blue&Me™ (Bluetooth® hands-free system), black leather steering with remote controls, black leather gear knob, 16” alloy wheels, and a host of safety features and detailed design attributes.
Lusso adds leather upholstery, visibility pack, sports dials with white illumination, darkened interior headlining, black aluminium centre console and steering wheel trim inserts, dark chrome painted dashboard and door trim inserts, rear parking sensors, stainless steel kick plates and 17” Multi-spoke design alloy wheels.
TI has enormous 19” sport alloy wheels, side skirts, lowered sports suspension and red painted brake callipers. The interior boasts black Sports leather and Alcantara, sports pedal unit in aluminium and kick plates with the TI logo and sports steering wheel in leather with remote controls, leather gear knob and leather handbrake lever. For an innovative, hi-tech look, new carbon fibre inserts on the central console and steering wheel may be ordered as options.
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is also available with two more powerful engines – a 1750 TBi turbocharged petrol with 200BHP and a 170BHP version of the 2.0 JTDM diesel.
The new Alfa 159 offers as standard a vehicle dynamic stability control system (VDC), including an ASR anti-slip function, Hill Holder hill start assistance and emergency braking assistance, plus six airbags – 2 front, 2 sidebags and 2 window bags.
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM
TECH SPECIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS
2.0 JTDM 16V 136 bhp
No. of cylinders, arrangement
4 in line
Bore x stroke (mm)
83.0 x 90.4
Displacement (cc)
1956
Compression ratio
16.5 : 1
Max. power output bhp (kW-EC) at rpm
136 (100) 4000
Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm
350 (35.7) 1750
Timing system
2 OHCs (toothed belt), hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel feed
MultiJet direct injection with turbocharger and intercooler – Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine management system
Exhaust pipe
One with polished tip
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V)
Battery: capacity (Ah) / Generator (A)
90 / 150
TRANSMISSION
Drive
Front
Number of gears
6 + 1R
Final ratio
3.579: 1
TYRES
Standard version
205/55 R16
STEERING SYSTEM
Steering system
Rack and pinion with hydraulic servo
Steering diameter kerb-to-kerb (m)
11.1
SUSPENSION
Front
High double wishbone
Rear
Multilink architecture
BRAKES – (DISCS)
Front (mm)
Ventilated 305 x 28 D, 60 mm floating calliper
Rear (mm)
Solid 278 x 12 D, combined 38 mm floating calliper
WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY
Fuel tank (Iit.)
70
Kerb weight DIN (kg)
1490 [1540]
Max. towable weight (kg)
1500
PERFORMANCE
Top speed mph (km/h)
126 (202) [124 (200)]
Acceleration (driver + 30 kg) 0-62 mph (s)
9.9 [10.1]
FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS*
urban cycle mpg (l/100km)
42.8 (6.6) [41.5 (6.8)]
extra-urban cycle mpg (l/100km)
67.3 (4.2) [65.7 (4.3)]
combined cycle mpg (l/100km)
55.4 (5.1) [54.3 (5.2)]
Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km)
134 [137]
Emissions Standard
EU V
* according to 1999/100EC directive
Information in brackets [….] indicates data for the Alfa 159 Sportwagon
TRIM LEVELS
Turismo
VDC with Hill Holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant)
Car radio with CD / MP3 player and 8 speakers
Fire Prevention System (FPS)
Black leather steering wheel and gear knob with remote audio controls
Driver, passenger, front side & window airbags
Front armrest with temperature controlled storage compartment
Passenger airbag deactivation
Sports cloth upholstery
Isofix attachments on rear seats with third upper central attachment
Front seats manually adjustable (height, rake, lumbar adjustment for driver and passenger)
Front seatbelts with pretentioners and load limiters
16” Design alloy wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres
Alfa code immobiliser and alarm system
Space saver 16″ spare steel wheel
Electronic key with remote central locking and boot release
Front fog lights
Third rear headrest
60/40 split folding rear seats and armrest with storage compartment (Sportwagon only)
“Follow-Me Home” headlights
Electrically folding wing mirros
Dark painted centre console and steering wheel trim inserts
Blue&Me™ (Bluetooth® hands-free system with voice recognition and media player with USB port in the glove box)
Light painted dashboard and door trim inserts
17” Multi -spoke design alloy wheels with 225/50 tyres (Standard on 1750 TBi engine only)
Electric front and rear windows with one touch function
Cruise control
Dual zone automatic climate control
Mechanical tilting action for driver and passenger seats
On-board instrumentation with multifunctional display and trip computer
Aluminium brake calipers with Alfa Romeo designation
Dials with white illumination
Twin chrome exhaust tail pipes (only on 1750 TBi engine)
Darkened interior headlining
Lusso
TI
As 159 Turismo plus:
As 159 Lusso plus:
Visibility Pack (rain, dusk & condensation sensors, electrochromic rearview mirror with deactivation button and Air Quality System)
Black leather sports steering wheel and gear knob with red stitching
TI black sports leather / Alcantara upholstery
Stainless steel kick plates
Red painted brake calipers
Twin exhaust tail pipes (Standard on 1750 TBi engine only)
Lowered sports suspension
Side skirts
Black sports leather steering wheel and gear knob with black stitching
60/40 split folding rear seats and armrest with storage compartment (Saloon only)
Sports dials with white illumination
Satin effect wing mirrors
Rear parking sensors
Aluminium sports pedals
17” Multi-spoke design alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres
TI badging
Aluminium kickplates with TI logo
Darkened interior headlining
Engine badge exclusion
Black aluminium centre console and steering wheel trim inserts
Heated front seats
Chrome exhaust tail pipe
Dark chrome painted dashboard and door trim inserts
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Alfa Romeo might not have much cars to show on the 2012 Geneva Auto Show (they have only two production vehicles at the moment) but they are betting on technology and choice. There will be four Giulietta models and three Mitto cars taking the stand. Some of them will feature the Fiat group 0.9 TwinAir Turbo “International engine of the year 2011”, many will be coupled with the Alfa TCT (double clutched transmission) and will also feature Distinctive and Quadrifoglio Verde trim levels.
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 comes with a new 136BHP diesel engine. The 2.0 liter JTDM has superb fuel consumption, good performance and it is very clean, too.
Turbo-charging will take place in almost every new engine developed by manufacturers. It is very useful way for boosting the engine power and lowering the consumption and harmful emissions.