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Essential style capable of conveying strong emotions, the technical investigation that is always at the forefront, and the satisfaction of the superlative on the road and driving, combined with maximum vehicle efficiency: these are the qualities that have always set Alfa Romeo apart in world motorsport.

The same values that underlie the concept of Alfa Romeo 4C, a compact ” supercar “, which represents the true essence of a sports car according to the brand values : performance, Italian style and technical excellence, offering the maximum driving safely. That’s why the concept Alfa Romeo 4C is the ambassador of the engineering heritage that distinguishes the Alfa Romeo cars of today and tomorrow.
” DNA technology ” is the philosophy of Alfa Romeo to the technical development of all its models. Each car has to know how to combine excellent dynamic performance ( in the tradition of the brand), performance efficiency and environmental sustainability, comfort and active safety and passive control in all conditions.

In this perspective, the concept of 4C is the most advanced level ” DNA technology “, where ” D” of the dynamics, linked to performance and vehicle dynamics is reinforced by the transfer of a perfect balance between pleasure and excitement of performance with the knowledge of the efficiency in everyday driving experience.
4C shown in Frankfurt is marked by the new ” Liquid Metal ” which dynamically enhances the smooth lines, curves and original. And precisely because of this attractive “Made in Italy” abroad, the Alfa Romeo 4C has been voted ” most beautiful Concept Car of the Year” by readers of German magazine Auto Bild, which comes on top of its many competitors presented in recent months in the halls of Tokyo, Geneva and Shanghai.

The launch is scheduled for 2013 4C. In recent months the project was further developed and enriched with technical content to improve the car’s dynamic excellence. The weight is confirmed around 850 kg, with an output of 200 HP and overcoming the weight of a power ratio less than 4 kg / hp, a value worthy of a true ” supercar “.
The concept has the formula of the two-seater coupe rear -engine, an approximate length of 4 meters and a wheelbase of less than 2.4 meters. These dimensions, on the one hand emphasize compact vehicle attributes while emphasizing its agility in the other.
The Alfa Romeo 4C concept of using technology and materials derived from the 8C Competizione – carbon, aluminum, rear – and technology from Alfa Romeo models currently on sale: turbo petrol engine of 1750 cc with direct injection, “Alfa TCT ” dry dual-clutch transmission, so all the best of the ” DNA technology “, including of course the Alfa DNA switch dynamic control is the physical expression within the interior of all Alfa Romeo.

One of the most elegant mini, as well as could be expected of this prestigious firm that became known as one of the most desirable European houses of the continent.

Front looks like a hybrid ( fusion ) between the cars that are characterized by the classic signature grille, and a junction with the mini cooper due to the shape of their lenses as small as circular.

Out of all the Italians were very well received in the last Geneva Auto Show 2011 with the introduction of this compact three-door, where they presented the concept car stage, so that now it has become one of the first cars be produced in series.

2011 Alfa Romeo Mito starts exclusively marketing in the European market. It does capture the attention of fans with a stylish body colors, which only compete with the beauty in the passenger compartment that can easily distract the eye with the browser Blue&Me Tom Tom.
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Fiat Group has been characterized by models to market as diverse and spectacular as they always manage to surprise their customers, which has given them to earn a special place in the ranks of quality and elegance of the automotive industry.

However, company executives have concluded that the wide range of products that have yet incomplete, so have decided to create an SUV-type car in addition to expanding options for their customers they would serve to consolidate status worldwide.

Compact SUV
The project company has been named C -SUV and consist of a compact SUV model that will be created by Alfa Romeo to compete with other cars in the same style most notably the BMW X3 and Audi Q5.

Structure and equipment

This car would be the first year of launch of Alfa Romeo and it is said, the design includes the use of the Global Compact Plus Modular Architecture, a platform similar to that used by the famous Giulietta that he would bring a lot more dynamism and stability on the move through the use of resistant materials such as steel.

Other important aspects of its structure is the rear suspension Multi -Link and the front McPherson, considerably reduced the weight of the car by the material they are manufactured.

The launch of this project is one of the most anticipated by the group as it achieved a new twist to this subsidiary. Why do they have planned in 2013 and promote it to achieve the sales target of 85,000 units per year in the U.S. alone.