Alfa Romeo MiTo renews its image as a technological vehicle maintaining its reputation as able to win customers compact sports-conscious attention to detail and maximum comfort. And today, in line with the essence of advanced model, the Alfa Romeo MiTo proudly presents two new engines - the revolutionary 85 bhp twin turbo engine and the new 1.3 JTDM 85 HP - which will be available in the coming months and represent the state of the art in the field of automotive engineering in terms of technical performance and environmental friendliness. In Frankfurt debut of the new Alfa Romeo MiTo is equipped with the 0.9 twin turbo 85 HP, innovative engine that has won the prestigious title of "International Engine of the Year 2011".
First of a new family of twin-cylinder engines by Fiat Powertrain, the engine delivers 85 hp Turbo at 5,500 rev / min maximum power and torque of 145 Nm at 2,000 rpm / min. The engine employs a revolutionary technology MultiAir combined with specific fluid dynamics optimized for maximum combustion efficiency. Through the adoption of turbo you get excellent performance and, above all, great flexibility and speed with full torque available from 2,000 rpm / min and continued up to 3500 rev / min. Concretely, the Myth Twin is equipped with a motor capable of delivering between 10% and 25% more torque compared to gasoline engines currently range from 105 to 78cv.
The new engine, available on the MiTo in the coming months, is therefore characterized by excellent performance for the driver to turn the responsiveness, driving pleasure and fun to drive, but on the consumption side is that technology represents a real TwinAir technological jewel. Through the use of the Start & Stop device intelligently Myth and alternator-engine Twin has the lowest CO2 emissions over gasoline engines in its segment: 98 g / km. In other words, this means a significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions (up to 30% in less than an engine of equal performance). It is in fact a gasoline engine fuel consumption and operating costs in line with diesel engines. An agile and frugal engine, suitable for urban driving, but also performing and entertaining for longer journeys.
These two souls of the same engine can be chosen by the driver through the Alfa DNA switch dynamically fact, with a simple gesture, the driver can decide between a driving and dynamic performance (dynamic) and a more fuel efficient (Natural). Depending on the chosen location is changed the calibration of the engine control unit with a reduction in torque of 45 Nm (145 to 110 Nm in Dynamic mode Mode Natural).
In addition to the change under the hood, the MiTo TwinAir exposed in Frankfurt offers the new exclusive Black Amethyst Metallic paintwork, a new design of alloy wheels and a completely renovated interior: interior made of an original two-tone coating for the insert the dashboard and door panels black-colored cream. In addition, it adds a new fabric for the seats made of a knitted elastic smooth and compact, but at the same time, fine and light as silk, enhanced with dual graphics electro carry two-tone (black / cream) and the sign "breaked line "titanium combined with the seams on the plating and color of the badges on the dashboard. Under the respect for the environment and driving pleasure, the 2011 range MiTo will offer in the coming months, the brilliant 1.3 JTDM with Start & Stop system as standard, delivers a maximum power of 85 hp at 3,500 rpm / min and a torque of 200 Nm at just 1,500 rpm / min. With variable geometry turbocharger, a new variable displacement oil pump and alternator to charge "intelligent", the 1.3 JTDM record is just 90 g / km of CO2 emissions in the combined cycle and belongs to the second generation Multijet engines. In detail, the Multijet II engines provide levels of economy, ecology and performance for its class: the primacy of consumption are, in fact, only 3.5 liters per 100 km in combined cycle 2.9 l/100 even become suburban tracts . In addition it must be remembered that, like all other diesel Alfa Romeo, the first coupon is set at 35,000 km, still lowering maintenance costs. Compared to the first generation Multijet engines change the fuel system with injectors and faster able to perform multiple injections close together. In particular, the main injection of fuel can be modulated in several distinct stages and anticipate the next. The Multijet system II can manage up to 8 injections per cycle, with the new servo valve with balanced poppet, offering greater speed, flexibility and precision in the different phases of operation. The injector is also simpler and more reliable due to lower manufacturing complexity and 40% fewer parts. Thanks to the new type of injectors, you can implement strategies to optimize the burning ever more advanced, such as "s' injection rate shaping "which includes two consecutive injections so close as to generate a continuous profile and modulated delivery of fuel into the cylinders. With this mode improves the combustion process to the benefit of low noise and emissions of particulates and nitrogen oxides (NOx), the Multijet II now largely satisfy the strict Euro 5 and at the same time marking a decisive step towards the future and more stringent levels normative.
The new active suspension system on the exclusive "Green Clover"
The second car on show in Frankfurt to the general public has the soul "dynamic" of the Alfa Romeo MiTo is a sheet identified by the "Quadrifoglio Verde" legendary symbol that over the years has identified some of the most sporting achievements, Alfa Romeo. Like the rest of the 2011 range, this unique setting offers important new features of the aesthetic and product, as the new active suspension system called "Alpha Active Suspension."
Developed through collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Magneti Marelli, the system puts to good use the extraordinary experience of the two companies in the racing activities around the world. The system, through control of the damper, reduces the oscillations of the car body in all driving conditions, thus ensuring the highest levels of safety, comfort and driveability.
In particular, thanks to the numerous parameters managed by the innovative device, For example, you can counter the weight transfer under acceleration, stiffening the rear and providing swift acceleration with maximum traction. With the same principle, it is possible to interact with the suspension brakes and steering to get the most effective control of vehicle dynamics.
In addition, the system is able to identify the driving scenario and the road conditions and chooses the most appropriate control laws, in addition to exploiting the reaction rate due to the computing power and the particular technology of electro-valve shock absorbers. The end result is an instantaneous response, with controls applied in real time, to assist the sensitivity and technique of the driver.
In addition to being an important technology partner for the more sporty drivers, the new "active suspension system" also provides an excellent level of comfort in everyday conditions. In fact, thanks to the so-called "Sky-Hook" - literally "the sky hook" - the device allows you to isolate the passenger compartment making it ideal motionless with respect to external disturbances. So, thanks to this new system, the chassis is able to vary their performance according to the condition of use or at the request of the driver.
The interface between the vehicle and the driver can only be guaranteed by the "Alfa DNA" with the as well as the usual functions you can adjust the trim of the car depending on the selected driving modes. In fact, "Alfa DNA" has three operating modes including the customer can choose: Dynamic (for sporty driving mode), normal (mode for driving under normal conditions) and All Weather (mode for driving in low grip conditions like rain or snow).
In detail, with the introduction of "active suspension", the device acts on all components of the vehicle dynamic control: Motor unit, Instrument Panel, VDC (stabililità Control System), Steering and Suspension ('s last, for example, become more rigid in Dynamic mode to optimize the handling of the car).
But the new "active suspension system" is not the only novelty of the MiTo MY 2011 "Green Clover." In fact, the original version of the new stands in front of the shield flange that "widens" the bottom of the front of the car accentuating the feeling well "planted on the ground." Moreover, among the new aesthetic will also report new logos valuable external "Quadrifoglio Verde" micro brushed aluminum with embossed leaf clover, positioned above the indicators, the wing mirrors, the frames of the headlights and the headlights and door handles offered with an exclusive chrome-satin material, a new sports seats with Alcantara central part, soft and velvety to the touch, combined with an unprecedented extremely wear resistant fabric, a highly aggressive and sporty interior "totally black" and the detail of sewing craft bicolor (white and green) on the seats, steering wheel, headset and hand-brake lever that best expresses the soul of the exhibition.
Also new are some options: alloy wheels 18 "with a specific treatment and sports seats with Sabelt a wrap-around backrest made of carbon fiber with the innovative technology RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) that allows you to combine high strength with light weight and compact size, whose center in Alcantara ® fabric stands out the Alfa Romeo logo, shown here in an absolutely Original. Equips the exclusive version of "Green Clover" the most powerful engine in the range, by an international jury also awarded as "Best New Engine of the Year 2010", the 1.4 Turbo 170 hp MultiAir. Alfa Romeo has chosen to provide it with some innovative solutions that will accentuate the already established skills of the model: in fact, road handling, agility, active safety and driving experience are emphasized through the engine with a specific power value among the highest in the world compartment and a chassis from a higher category. Real asset of this engine is the exceptional weight / power ratio, always a key to the success of Alfa Romeo cars, and racing on the roads every day. In fact, with 6.7 kg / hp is at the top of its class. In addition, with a value of 124 hp / liter, this engine has established itself as one of the best world achievements in terms of specific power. This parameter is particularly important because it demonstrates the effectiveness of the philosophy of "downsizing", aimed at carrying out high-engines technology to achieve a performance increase accompanied by a sharp reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. This last aspect makes surprise of the art: 139 gr / l of CO2 and 4.8 l/100 km (extra-urban cycle) values are closer to a utility vehicle rather than a compact sports car that goes from 0 to 100 km / h in just over 7 seconds.
