Alfa Romeo Announces New 1.8-liter Turbo Engine with up to 300HP, Production Starts in 2013
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The Fiat Group has revealed plans to produce a new four-cylinder gasoline direct injection turbo engine for Alfa Romeo at the firm's FMA plant in Pratola Serra beginning in early 2013.
The Italian company said that the all-aluminum powerplant has a displacement of 1.8-liters and will feature advanced technologies such as a 200-bar gasoline direct injection system, dual variable timing and a high-efficiency turbocharger. It will be offered in numerous versions the most powerful of which will develop 300-horses.
While the Fiat Group did not give out any details about the models scheduled to get the new engine, it did say that it has been designed for use in both transversal and longitudinal applications and that it will be compliant with future emissions standards in both Europe (Euro 6) and the U.S. (Tier 2 Bin 5).
The upcoming 4C sports coupe and the delayed Giulia premium sedan that will replace the current 159 will most likely be the first cars to get the new powerplant.
“This is an extremely important step for Alfa Romeo, as we continue to reposition our brand and prepare it for global distribution. The United States remains our primary objective as we prepare for a 2013 introduction of our models,” said Harald J. Wester, Fiat’s Chief Technology Officer and head of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati Brands.
“The dedication of Group-wide resources to develop specific powertrain solutions for the specific needs of Alfa Romeo is a reflection of the renewed thrust we are placing on the development of this brand. This is a first step in a series of initiatives to be implemented in the near future which will reconnect Alfa Romeo to its historical roots as a premium Italian sports car brand,” he added.
Fonte: Carscoop
Alfa Romeo terá «super motor» em 2013
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Novo motor de 1,8 litros e 300cv está a ser desenvolvido para o futuro coupé compacto 4C
A Fiat anunciou está a desenvolver um novo motor quatro cilindros a gasolina de 1,8 litros com turbo e injecção directa, capaz de desenvolver uma potência de 300cv, nada menos que 167 cv por litro. Este novo motor tem lançamento agendado para 2013, devendo estrear-se no futuro coupé compacto derivado do 4C.
Recorde-se que na apresentação do protótipo do futuro coupé compacto, os responsáveis da marca italiana adiantaram que o motor previsto para o 4C iria ter uma cilindrada de 1.750 cc e "mais de 200cv".
A confirmar-se a introdução deste potente motor no 4C, assim como o objectivo dos 850 kg do protótipo, a versão definitiva do novo desportivo da Alfa poderá assumir-se como um sério candidato a «tomba-gigantes», capaz de bater desportivos muito mais potentes...
Além do 4C, este 1.8 Turbo estará também no Gulia, a nova berlina de quatro portas, sucessora do 159.
Fonte: AutoPortal (http://www.autoportal.iol.pt/)