Alfa Romeo CEO Luca de Meo first confirmed details about the upcoming GTA variant of the ultra-stylish MiTo hatch as far back as June 2008, revealing the car would arrive in the middle of this year packing a brand new 1.8L four-cylinder petrol engine turbocharged to the tune of 230hp (172kW). Today the first image of the car has leaked onto the web.

The photo reveals a MiTo with an aggressive front end, mesh coverings at the air intakes, a performance-styled lower body kit, and aggressively sized multi-spoke alloy wheels. The package brings out the resemblance to its big sister, the 8C Competizione.

Yesterday Alfa Romeo released two new teaser images for the car ahead of its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The first teaser previews the car’s new engine valve cover and the design of the fabled ‘GTA’ lettering. The second teaser is harder to decipher but appears to be a new cooling vent or turbocharger intake.


The second teaser is harder to decipher but appears to be a new cooling vent or turbocharger intake Hot-hatch grade handling should be on tap for the Mito GTA, with a high-tech suspension system including coilover springs and front McPherson struts also making the cut. An included rear torsion-beam suspension will induce some inside wheel lift on hard cornering and Alfa Romeo’s Q2 front-wheel torque vectoring system will also make an appearance.

To boost performance, engineers have reduced weight by replacing some of the MiTo’s components with lighter aluminum and carbon-fiber pieces. Differentiating the GTA from the standard pack will be flared wheel arches, a sporty bodykit with integrated diffusers, and a throaty exhaust note.

A full selection of driver aids and safety devices, including multiple airbags, ABS, ESP, and EBD are standard, as are anti-slip control and steering-angle-sensitive torque limitation to reduce the tendency for torque steer.

 

That thing looks hideous. Goes to show that not all things from Italy are beautiful.

But the powerplant seems promising.

 

I would say its a great looking hot hatch. The sedans they make aren't half bad either

 

I found a side shot of the mito GTA. I think its bad ***

 

Very sweet! I would has as a daily!

 

European have different tastes than us North Americans...half the cars shown on Top Gear that they call beautiful I call butt ugly

 

I sure hope it is a "alleggerita" unlike the 156GTA that actually weighed more than a regular 156 ....but so beautiful.

That MiTo GTA concept looks great! is it going to come with ferrari wheels??

 

i'll take the blue one u posted.

they do have some very nice designs.

everyone else isn't interesting as alfa

 

The sedan is pretty sexy, not a fan of the hatch though. Not seeing the "ultra-stylishness" of it at all.

 

I disagree, that has got to be the best lookin hatch, that thing is sexy!!!!!
cant wait to see more pics

 

I love it. I am waiting for Alfa to come back to the states. I think they are in the mail

 

Once they come back, im saving my money for a 166, or maybe try to find me an old 164l then i will have a dealership to service it at

 

i love everything about alfa, but i just can't stand their grill.

 

i love alfa car designs but their reliability....