Alfa Romeo Mi.To Supermini Cars

The Alfa Romeo Mi.To (known internally as the type 955) is a 3-door sporty supermini Cars officially introduced on 19 June 2008 in Castello Sforzesco in Milan. The car will be available in all major markets in stages from July. Designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, the design is believed to be inspired by the 8C Competizione. The Alfa Romeo Mi.To is built on Fiat/GM SCSS platform used on Fiat Grande Punto, also employed by the Opel Corsa.

At launch The Alfa Romeo Mi.To will feature low-displacement turbocharged petrol and diesel engine. Also a power limited normally aspirated engine variant is produced to meet the new Italian legislation for young people. A GTA version will follow, equipped with about 230 PS (169 kW).

The car has new “Alfa DNA” system which allows driver to choose between three different driving settings, Dynamic, Normal and All-Weather, this setting controls the behaviour of engine, brakes, steering, suspension and gearbox.

Alfa Romeo Mi.To Specifications

Country of origin : Italy
Manufacturer : Alfa Romeo
Parent company : Fiat Group
Class : Supermini Cars
Numbers built : N/A
Introduced : 2008

Engine
Type : Straight 4
Location : Front, transversely mounted
Construction : aluminum alloy block and head
Displacement : 1.368 liter / 83.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke : 72.0 mm (2.8 in) / 84.0 mm (3.3 in)
Compression : 9.8:1
Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed : Fuel injection
Aspiration : Turbo

Performance
Power : 155 bhp / 116 KW @ 5500 rpm
Torque : 230 Nm / 170 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
BHP/Liter : 113 bhp / liter
Power to weight : 0.14 bhp / kg
Top Speed : 215 km/h / 134 mph
0-60 mph : 7.9 s

Drivetrain
Chassis/body : unitary steel
Front suspension : McPherson struts
Rear suspension : torsion beam
Steering : rack-and-pinion, power assisted, speed sensitive
Gearbox : 6 speed Manual
Drive : Front wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight: 1145 kilo / 2524.3 lbs
Length : 4063 mm (160 in)
Width : 1721 mm (67.8 in)
Height : 1446 mm (56.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 2511 mm (98.9 in) / 1483 mm (58.4 in) / 1475 mm (58.1 in)

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