The Alfa Romeo MiTo, brand new for 2009 from the Italian luxury car manufacturer, makes a true attempt at being an accessible and affordable Italian sports car. While calling it a "sports car" is a bit of a stretch, the MiTo should offer spirited driving and decent power in a sport compact car package.
Scarcely larger than a Mini Cooper, the Alfa MiTo pulls 153 horsepower from a tiny 1.4 liter 4-banger, due to advanced turbocharging technology. Designed to be a sporty yet affordable alternative to the 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C, the MiTo sport compact car weighs less than a Honda Civic and should be a joy to throw through the esses, and easy to drive in traffic as well.
Alfa Romeo has not released cars for the US market in several years, but both the 8C and the MiTo are coming back to the United States. Look for the Alfa Romeo in Europe as a 2009 model and in North America for 2010. Look for a 1.8 liter MiTo model soon to follow.
Drivetrain
Layout Front Engine, FWD
Transmission 6 speed Manual with Alfa Romeo Autonomy Program
Final Drive Ratio 4.18:1
Engine
Horsepower 153 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 170 lbs.-ft @ 3000 rpm
Displacement 1368 cc
Bore X Stroke 72.00 mm × 84.00 mm
Engine Type 1.4 Liter Turbocharged 4 Cylinder
Compression Ratio 9.80:1
Exterior
Wheelbase 2511 mm
Front Track 1483 mm
Rear Track 1475 mm
Width 1721 mm
Height 1446 mm
Curb Weight 2524 lb. (1145 kg)
Performance
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 8.0 sec
Top Speed 134 mph
Coefficient of Drag 0.290
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