Alfa Romeo Makes Return to North America at New York Auto Show

Alfa Romeo will mark its official return to North America at the 2014 New York International Auto Show with the "highly anticipated and high-performance" Alfa Romeo 4C. The Show runs April 18 - 27, 2014 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.

"The recent announcement that Alfa Romeo is returning to the market and has chosen the New York Auto Show to mark the occasion is very special for us and will be well received by our visitors."

John LaSorsa, NY Auto Show

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Test: Alfa Romeo 4C vs. Toyota GT86 vs. Porsche Cayman

"A Fantastic Little Gem"

'After the first few hours of driving it, I thought: "That's an intriguing little car." But after lots of miles and much thinking time, I've decided that it's more than that. It's properly beguiling. It's a fantastic little gem.'

 Richard Hammond, Top Gear

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint

This 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint was delivered new to Milan in 1960 and was prepped for historic rallying 42 years later. It's been upgraded to Veloce spec and includes a claimed 30,000 GBP in competition parts and modifications. Said to be mechanically excellent with several class wins to its name, it looks quite nice in photos but not to the point we'd be afraid to drive it? this looks like the sweet spot. Find it on Alfaholics in Warwickshire, England for 28,500 pounds (~$46,059 today) where the left-hand-drive might be keeping the price at this level.

1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint in Houston

1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint interior

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"Hardest Design Challenge We Face"

“Alfa Romeo is the hardest design challenge we face. There is a lot of expectation, so what we do has to be remarkable but stand the test of time.”

Lorenzo Ramaciotti

Alfa Romeo head of global design

Plan for Alfa Due Early 2014

Alfa Romeo sold 100k units worldwide last year, a tenth what BMW and Mercedes move. Alfa is product starved--the only models the MiTo subcompact, Giulietta compact, and the low-volume 4C coupe--and it deals almost exclusively in Europe.

A developing plan for Alfa focuses on a new RWD and AWD architecture, being worked up by a crack team of engineers who report directly to Harald Wester,* that will be flexible enough for Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. Alfa wants to compete better with German rivals.

The new architecture will underpin the Giulia mid-sized sedan and wagon, a large flagship sedan, and a mid-sized SUV/crossover. The first of these should debut in Europe late 2015/early 2016. All models built on the new chassis will be sold in the U.S. Replacements for the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger large sedans, as well as the future Dodge Challenger coupe, could be based on the new architecture.

*Fiat-Chrysler's chief technical officer as well as CEO at Alfa and Maserati.

FROM: Automotive News

1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV (for sale)

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Alfa Execs on What Alfisti Want

“Customers want a mechanical car with minimal electrical interference."

Maurizio Consalvo, head of product planning

"We can look at our cars from an emotional point of view or from a technical point of view. We give the Alfisti all that’s needed [in electronic aids], but not more. At Alfa we give the maximum fun to drivers. We don’t put safety into the discussion, apart from our NCAP scores.”

Alberto Cavaggioni, head of marketing

Alfa 4C Best at Nurburgring for Size

With a time of 8 minutes and 4 seconds at the 'Ring, the Alfa Romeo 4C sets a new record for production cars with less than 247 bhp around the Nordschleife circuit. The time exactly matches the Porsche Cayman S, is one second faster than the BMW M3 E92, and almost four seconds faster than a Renaultsport Mégane 265 Trophy.

The 4C is powered by a 237 bhp 1750 cc turbocharged gasoline engine putting out 258lb ft of torque. The test car was shod with specially-developed Pirelli Zero Trofeo tyres, which should be available to customers.

SEE: "Alfa Romeo 4C sets Nurburgring record"

Alfa's 'Pocket Supercar' Worth the Wait

Alfa Romeo’s eagerly-awaited “pocket supercar”, the 4C, is “everything an Alfa should be: pure, involving, uncomplicated driving pleasure, wrapped in voluptuous bodywork”. It's fantastic to drive and “phenomenally quick”. It has an old-fashioned feel, with rear-wheel drive, unassisted steering, and “wonderful brakes”.

SEE: "Alfa's affordable supercar"

CAR Reviews Alfa Romeo 4C (October 7, 2013)

The car that spearheads Alfa Romeo’s revival. The first Alfa sold in the U.S. for two decades. The 4C is meant to get the public excited about the iconic Italian brand. Verdict?

" . an exciting, scintillating little sports car that proves Alfa Romeo still has the ability to make a vehicle to excite the enthusiasts that have so long believed in it."

SOURCE: CAR Magazine

Bring a Trailer for This 1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal in 'Pristine Condition'

Said to be in pristine condition, this 1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal was recently used as a display car by the Belgian dealership where it sold new. Engine has the Wes Ingram SPICA rebuild and looks clean. Found on eBay in Doesburg, Netherlands with a 32,500 Euro opening bid (~$44,200 today) with free international shipping(!!).

SOURCE: "1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal"

More Rear-Wheel Drive Cars, Say Mazda Engineers CarBuzz - Car News and Reviews

Recently committing to rear-wheel drive, Alfa Romeo--sharing the Mazda Miata/MX-5 platform for its next-gen Spider--could help by collaborating further on rwd platforms.

2015 Alfa Romeo Spider (rendering)

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First modern supercar: 1935 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Aerodinamica Spider Wes Garcia

The Aerodinamica Spider is first supercar of “modern” sports car design, mid-engined car with central driving position, and car designed to using newly-developed principles of aerodynamics.

1935 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Aerodinamica Spider

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Autodelta Alfa Romeo GTVs With a V8Jalopnik

In 1975, Autodelta, Alfa Romeo's former racing team, rallied an Alfetta GTV with a 3.0-litre V8 engine--a bored out version of the Montreal's 2.6 with mechanical fuel injection. In 1977 Autodelta built a few special GTVs at the request of the German Alfa Romeo importer with the Montreal's 2.6 V8 producing 200 horsepower.

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Alfa 4C Reportedly Lapped the 'Ring in 8:04, Faster than BMW M3 E92Carscoops (blog)

The Alfa Romeo 4C has received tons of media coverage lately, but there was ... If the Nürburgring lap time is accurate, it means Alfa Romeo has really nailed it ...

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Jeremy Clarkson and an Alfa Romeo 4C at Lake ComoINAUTONEWS

The famous Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has recently taken the brand new Alfa Romeo 4C for a spin, in Italy. Top Gear's Season 20 may have ended a ...

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