With its sporting style and roadworthiness, which
has made it a recognised point of reference in its category, the new MiTo Racer
version makes its debut in Geneva this year targeting a more mature clientele
that is interested in new tendencies, as suggested by the numerous chromed
stylistic elements and the brown eco-leather upholstery for a vintage look
which indicates a sophisticated and contemporary style.
The new MiTo Racer, displayed at the exhibition, sports a new white
scheme - with seven more to choose from among which slate grey - and an elegant
polished finishing for the 17" alloy wheels and wing-mirrors. The new
special series also features a satin-chrome finish for the door-handles and the
front and rear light frames, a rear sport bumper, spoiler and chromed
exhaust-pipe.
Even greater attention has been given to the
interior, where the dark sporting character is enhanced by all-new grey textile
seats with brown eco-leather for a vintage effect, matching stitching, and the
Alfa Romeo words on the front headrests. Leather cladding with brown stitching
also features on the sports steering wheel with radio controls, the gear-stick
cover, and the hand-brake.
A further classical touch may be seen in the carpets
with Alfa Romeo words and brown stitching, and the black Street dashboard. The
standard kit includes manual temperature control and UConnect infotainment
system with 5" touchscreen with Bluetooth interface, Aux-in port, USB port
and voice commands (SatNav upon request). Safety in the MiTo Racer offers as
standard 7 airbags, the Alfa DNA (with Q2 and DST electronic differential), the
ESC system (including ASR and Hill Holder), fog lights and tyre pressure sensor.
The new version offers a wide range of engines to
choose from, all of which are efficient, reliable, high-performing, and
eco-friendly, for instance the multi-award-winning petrol 0.9 Turbo TwinAir 105
HP. For a higher performance, there is the turbo petrol 1.4 MultiAir 140 HP
with automatic Alfa TCT that reaches a top speed of 209 km/h, 0-100 Km/h
acceleration in 8.1 seconds, 5.4 l/100Km consumption, and 124 g/km of CO2
(combined cycle).
The range also includes the turbo diesel 1.3 JTDM 85
HP and 1.6 JTDM 120 HP, both second-generation Multijet engines, and the 1.4
GPL Turbo 120 HP, an exciting blend of power and technology that combines
high-level performance with eco-friendliness and modest running costs.
Finally, the MiTo Racer range includes the petrol-driven
1.4 78 HP engine, which, with the turbo-diesel 1.3 JTDM 85 HP, makes it
possible even for new drivers to enjoy an Alfa Romeo. The example exhibited in
Geneva sports the original "racer" sticker on the roof contrasting
with the Hawthorn White finish. The vehicle is mounted with a petrol 0.9 Turbo
TwinAir 105 HP engine with a sparkling personality - 105 HP at 5,500
revs/min and top torque of 145 Nm at 2,000 revs/min - and low consumption rates
and CO2 emissions. And none of this detracts from its performance: top speed of
184 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11.4 seconds.
