Hottest Of All Hot Hatches On It's Way

[RAREV8]

Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

The new Alfa Romeo Mito GTA will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show next week. Looks pretty tough for such a small car. Featuring a 1.75 litre turbo engine and 240hp through the front wheels with their Q2 diff (LSD). Should be a ball terror.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/02...al-we-got.html

Thats some seriously impressive performance there......it seems to have a rather "surprised" look on its face......as if someone just stuck a finger up its bum!

[CSV_LS1]

Here are some vids of the car. It shows it's proportions a little better. Definitely a love it or hate it car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTXck_PIuJs

http://www.youtube.com/user/MiToGTAmane

[Jondalar]

As Clarkson said, "you're not a true petrol head until you've owned an Alfa Romeo". That said having lost 14K on a 147 in a year, I've endured enough of that pain. One thing most do agree on though is that recent Alfa's are all gorgeous...

[Coogs289]

imo the focus still kicks its *** :

[Captain Falcon]

hmmm. That Alpha reminds me of the stuff i clean out of my cats litter tray.

[MethodX]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

Alfas are hideous cars, and if it weren't for the high price that comes with the whole "European exclusivity" crap, I question whether people would even buy them...

They have a long history, thats why.
Were an aspirational brand
Racing history too.
Lost it a bit in the 80's but now are coming back.

And they did have twin cams, De dion rears, 4 wheel discs a long time ago.

[Dave_au]

Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

The Mito GTA Conecpt has been officially unveiled.
Holy crap it looks hot thats all i can say :

You must work for Subaru :P

[Maggot]

For a car to have such a nice side on profile .. and then to have that.. subaru tribecca, flying vag... front end is criminal!

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by Maggot

For a car to have such a nice side on profile .. and then to have that.. subaru tribecca, flying vag... front end is criminal!

It's not like the Tribeca was IMHO, it's based on the Alfa 8c, which if you watched TopGear Clarkson said was "impossibly beautiful" I believe. Alfa's have had that V at the front for ages anyway, nothing new about it.

[drew`SEVNT5]

Originally Posted by uranium_death

Alfas are hideous cars, and if it weren't for the high price that comes with the whole "European exclusivity" crap, I question whether people would even buy them...

Mate, you just don't get it, do you? Alfas are an object of passion, something that gets in your blood and never lets go (witness my 9 in the past 10 years, and the Alfa Romeo tattoo on my back)...then again, how can I expect someone with:

Biography:
Love XY-XF Falcons


...to know what is a hideous car, and what isn't....nor to get the whole passion thing.

[drew`SEVNT5]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

It's not like the Tribeca was IMHO, it's based on the Alfa 8c, which if you watched TopGear Clarkson said was "impossibly beautiful" I believe. Alfa's have had that V at the front for ages anyway, nothing new about it.

+1


The Alfa 'Sheild' goes back a loooong long time....40-50 years plus

[Dazza XLT]

Originally Posted by platinumXR

I thought this was a Ford Forum?

So that must mean we're not allowed to mention other brands then? :

Looks tough I reckon, very menacing.

[CSV_LS1]

Originally Posted by MethodX

They have a long history, thats why.
Were an aspirational brand
Racing history too.
Lost it a bit in the 80's but now are coming back.

And they did have twin cams, De dion rears, 4 wheel discs a long time ago.

I think they also invented variable cam timing in the 80's.

[snappy]

csv ls1
I thinking you may be getting one of these .

[CSV_LS1]

Originally Posted by snappy84

csv ls1
I thinking you may be getting one of these .

Comming late 2010 :dr_Evil:

[RG]

Originally Posted by drew`SEVNT5

Mate, you just don't get it, do you? Alfas are an object of passion, something that gets in your blood and never lets go (witness my 9 in the past 10 years, and the Alfa Romeo tattoo on my back)...then again, how can I expect someone with:

Biography:
Love XY-XF Falcons


...to know what is a hideous car, and what isn't....nor to get the whole passion thing.

Mate personal attacks of this nature will not be tolerated here. You like Alfa's good luck to you, he likes XY-XF Falcons, something that he has a lot more supporters in considering this is a Ford Forum.

[drew`SEVNT5]

Originally Posted by Russell

Mate personal attacks of this nature will not be tolerated here. You like Alfa's good luck to you, he likes XY-XF Falcons, something that he has a lot more supporters in considering this is a Ford Forum.

Fair point, was a tad out of line.

[xbgs351]

This is a hot hatch:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...14621081&hl=en

[Escort_RPDriver]

just to make a point the hottest of all hot hatches has came and gone, it was the Sierra Cosworth RS500 looks nicer than an alfa as well.

it has always been consitered the crown jule of the hot hatches.

[zetec jim]

Try getting your hands on one then let alone now though... hot hatches are supposed to be the poor mans performance car. I reckon you'll find that...... now brace for it cos its a Frenchy..... the Peugeot 205 GTI that's also been and gone would be considered the ultimate hot-hatch.

Plus I love all the "hot hatches are for poofs" nay sayers, what do you reckon is keeping car makers alive now????....

[CSV_LS1]

As a comparison, The new Focus is rated at 0-100 in 5.9seconds and the Mito GTA in 5.0 seconds.
One things for sure and that it's going to be a good time for sport hatch lovers.

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by zetec jim

Plus I love all the "hot hatches are for poofs" nay sayers, what do you reckon is keeping car makers alive now????....

Somewhere in the world tonight, is a hairdresser opening the door to his hot hatch. :hihi:

[Jondalar]

One thing many do not consider when purchasing a hot hatch, if they use the performance their 4cyl drinks just like a V8...

[Matt P]

I'm a ford man through and through but my first car a 68 Guilia Super 1.6 twin cam twin webbers 5 speed on the floor 4 wheel disks, Ford had nothing like this 3 on the tree wow. Alfas were ahead of the pack for a long time I would't own one of these but it has 0 - 100 figures same as my FG turbo.

[RS027]

Originally Posted by Escort_RPDriver

just to make a point the hottest of all hot hatches has came and gone, it was the Sierra Cosworth RS500 looks nicer than an alfa as well.

it has always been consitered the crown jule of the hot hatches.

My god... Sierra RS owners are gonna be happy with you... Yes it's a hatch, but you may need to check your definition of hot hatch. :

[Rev28K]

Originally Posted by zetec jim

…. "hot hatches are for poofs" nay sayers, what do you reckon is keeping car makers alive now????....

Yup. Premium small cars were predicted to be a growth sector 5 years ago. Baby boomers turning in to empty nesters who don’t need a big 4 seater car anymore. People living in cities (i.e. where small cars are easier to park, get through traffic, etc) who don’t want to sacrifice too much comfort or style. They are all contributing factors. BMW’s timing was about right with the MINI, Audi were a bit premature with the A2 but look like they will do better with their A1. Everyone seems to be jumping on to the bandwagon. There can be a lot of profit selling a small car loaded to the hilt with luxury features and options (e.g. $70k for a MINI cabrio with all of the fruit).

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Somewhere in the world tonight, is a hairdresser opening the door to his hot hatch. :hihi:

And hoping that he encounters an XR8 or an SS on his favourite windy piece of road….

I’ve always loved small cars. My first ride in a “hot” car was a mate’s Appendix J Mini Cooper S – he’d outqualify Mustangs and Falcon Sprints at Phillip Island. As my signature used to say, given the choice between sprinting a great handling example of a FWD car and a poor handling example of a RWD car, I’ll take the FWD.

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Rev28K

And hoping that he encounters an XR8 or an SS on his favourite windy piece of road….

I’ve always loved small cars. My first ride in a “hot” car was a mate’s Appendix J Mini Cooper S – he’d outqualify Mustangs and Falcon Sprints at Phillip Island. As my signature used to say, given the choice between sprinting a great handling example of a FWD car and a poor handling example of a RWD car, I’ll take the FWD.

I've had 2 hatches. Both focus. 1.8 SR and the XR5 which I sold a month ago. The XR5 is a hell of a car. I had a range of mechanical issues with mine, so the reason why I got rid of it. Would love the new Focus RS.

[CSV_LS1]

Heres the official pomo video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWegx...-hits-the-spot

[Jondalar]

IS that video trying to prove that not only have their cars gotten uglier in 30 years, they have also gotten slower?

[Rev28K]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

IS that video trying to prove that not only have their cars gotten uglier in 30 years, they have also gotten slower?

Uglier?
Have you seen an 2007 8C Competizione?
Have you seen a 1970’s Giulia sedan?
The very first Suds weren't too pretty.
The 1980’s penultimate update of the Spider was a shocker.