2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo Sporty Compact Car with MultiAir Technology & 0.9 TwinAir Turbo Engine 85 hp Torque 145 Nm

2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo - Front Side

Press Release:

The Alfa Romeo MiTo has a revamped image as a high-tech car while retaining its position as a sporty compact car capable of winning over customers who care for details and maximum driving pleasure. And today, in keeping with its essence of cutting-edge model, the Alfa Romeo MiTo introduces the revolutionary 85 HP TwinAir Turbo that will become available in the upcoming months and that represents the state of the art in the automotive engineering field in terms of technology, performance and eco-friendliness.
Named “International Engine of the Year 2011″ and the first of a new family of two-cylinder engines developed by Fiat Powertrain, this 0.9 TwinAir Turbo engine develops 85 HP at 5,500 rpm of full power and a torque of 145 Nm at 2000 rpm.
In detail, the innovative engine uses MultiAir technology combined with specific fluid dynamics optimised for maximum fuel efficiency. Excellent performance and above all great flexibility and response with all torque available from 2000 rpm and constant up to 3500 rpm is achieved with the turbocharger. The MiTo fitted with the TwinAir engine is able to supply between 10% and 25% more torque compared with the 105 and 78 HP petrol engines currently in the range.

The new engine is therefore distinguished by excellent performance that transforms into promptness of response, driving excitement and fun for the driver, but TwinAir technology is a true technological gem when it comes to fuel consumption. By using the Start & Stop device and the smart alternator, the MiTo with TwinAir engine has the lowest value of CO2 emissions with petrol engines in its segment: 98 g/km. In other words, this means a considerable reduction in fuel consumption and emissions (up to 30% less than an engine of equal performance). In fact, it is a petrol engine with fuel consumption and running costs in line with diesel engines. An agile engine thrifty in consumption, suitable for driving about town, but also top performing and fun for longer trips.

These two souls of the same engine can be selected by the driver with the Alfa DNA dynamics selector. With a simple move the driver can decide between a higher performing and dynamic driving style (Dynamic) and one more attentive to fuel consumption (Natural). Depending on its selection, the calibration of the engine control unit changes with a reduction of torque by 35 Nm (from 145 in Dynamic mode to 110 Nm in Natural mode).

In addition to the new features under the bonnet, the MiTo TwinAir displayed in Bologna offers the new exclusive metallic Ametista Black body colour, a new design of the light alloy rims and a completely revamped interior: two-tone interiors produced with brand-new black upholstery for the dashboard insert and cream-coloured door panels. A new high-tech fabric has been developed for the seats, consisting of a smooth, compact elastic mesh yet at the same time fine and shiny like silk, emphasised by the electro-welded graphics with two-tone black and cream double insert and the “breaked line” titanium sign teamed with the seams on the surrounds and the colour of the dashboard trim.

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Source: Alfa Romeo Press Release
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