After news that an Alfa Giulietta GTA could be in the works, here is the first rendering of a hypothetical Giulietta GTA design. If the project gets the green light, it would be the return of the GTA name, meaning Gran Turismo Alleggerita, after appearing on the Alfa 156 and Alfa 147 high performance versions.

Both of those models were equipped with the Busso 3.2-litre V6, 24V engine with 250 hp. Impressive as that engine is, the Alfa Giulietta GTA would be equipped with a 1750 TBi engine which already appears on the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde version with 235 hp. The GTA version, though, would probably use MultiAir technology, resulting in a higher power output of 250 hp.

This particular engine will appear on the Alfa Romeo 4C show car present at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August. The event will celebrate 100 years of Alfa Romeo, and the Giulietta GTA could be a nice birthday present. Whatever the engine used, power is unlikely to be below 275 hp for the Giulietta as it competes with the Volkswagen Golf R and its 2.0-litre TSI engine with 270 hp.

Source | Theophilus Chin

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Fiat is developing an Alfa Giulietta GTA model, and is also developing its first hybrid car in the form of the Fiat Punto Evo hybrid. The Alfa Giulietta GTA sports version would be equipped with a 1750 TBi MultiAir engine, and would replace the Alfa MiTo GTA which appeared as a concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, but that didn’t make it to production. The Alfa Giulietta GTA could also be called the Quadrifoglio Verde or Cloverleaf version, which means we saw a preview of it at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It could have about 235 hp. The Alfa Giulietta range will soon also have TCT models with dual clutch transmission.

The Fiat Punto Evo recently got a facelift, although more significant changes are planned for the future, including possible modifications to the suspension system. A Fiat Punto Evo hybrid could appear (as could an Alfa MiTo hybrid), thanks to the collaboration with Chrysler which will provide some of the hybrid know-how. A new Fiat 500 US version with chassis upgrades will also appear, meaning that the Fiat is undertaking an overall touch-up of its range, which will hopefully stand it in good stead in the future, especially for the Alfa Romeo brand under fire from Sergio Marchionne.

Source | Autocar

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