Put down that extra-large slice of pizza and pay attention, Alfa Romeo has revealed a new Spider at the North American International Auto Show. The 4C does 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds from a 1.75L turbo. Mama Mia! Got to love the Italians!
Auto Talk: Alfa Romeo’s version of Mazda MX-5 Miata to be costlier, offer own engines
If this comes to pass, it shouldn’t be a surprise in the least, but What Car? is reporting that the Alfa Romeo version of the roadster it is co-developing with Mazda will be more expensive than the MX-5 Miata upon which it is based. Alfa’s market perception alone would seem to encourage that scenario, but it sounds like intentionally avoiding competition is also be at play, as Mazda’s CEO has told the magazine that “the two cars were unlikely to be priced or positioned to compete against each other.” Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Alfa Romeo running ahead of schedule on 4C development
Considering how long we’ve been anticipating the return of Alfa Romeo to North America , we can hardly be blamed for growing tired of the endless reports of its further delay. This, however, arrives as a welcome surprise. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Alfa Romeo announces new 1.8-liter turbo with up to 300 horsepower
If you were to design your own engine for today’s automotive market, what features would it include? Aluminum construction? Direct injection? Turbocharging? Variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust? Small displacement but a high output? Try all of these features and you’re looking at the latest powerplant developed by Alfa Romeo and Fiat Powertrain Technologies. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Alfa Delays U.S. Return Again As European Debt Crisis Deepens
Alfa Romeo has delayed the U.S. introduction of several key models by at least another year and has cancelled plans to build a mid-sized SUV at Chrysler Group’s factory in Toledo, Ohio. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
