Alfa Romeo CEO Wants Limited Run 8C Competizione GTA

As usual, Alfa Romeo folks were quite talkative during the media launch of the new MiTo hatch earlier this week. Following yesterday’s announcment on the 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA with the 230Hp 1.8-liter Turbo engine, Dutch magazine “Auto Telegraaf” brings us more good news.

Talking with Alfa Romeo’s CEO Luca De Meo, the driving Dutchmen learned that the Italian carmaker is considering to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2010 with the launch of a limited edition GTA version of the luscious 8C Competizione that would be lighter and more powerful than the standard coupe that’s fitted with a Ferrari sourced 450Hp V8 engine. -Continued

Luca De Meo said that if the project gets the green light from the Fiat Group’s board his intent is to produce a limited edition run of no more than 100 units.

Via: Autotelegraaf

Alfa Romeo Mi.To: New Image Gallery

In case you were wondering what car inspired Alfa Romeo’s designers when they styled the Mi.To, the Italian carmaker has released a new image gallery featuring the premium hatch alongside the sadistically sensual 8c Competizione. However, while a potential Mi.To buyer will appreciate the fact that the mini was penned after a supercar, we really doubt that any 8c Competizione owner will share the same feelings…

The Italian carmaker also released several pictures of the Mi.To’s interior dressed in a black leather “suit”. Alfa’s MINI rival will go on sale in Europe this July powered by a turbocharged range of petrol and diesel engines spanning 90-155 Hp, with more powerful versions set to follow later on. –Image gallery after the jump

Via: Autoblog.it