Alfa Romeo prepares to preview Mito GTA at Geneva motor show

ALFA ROMEO is to introduce a high-performance GTA version of its Mito model, to be previewed by a “production- ready” concept…

ALFA ROMEO is to introduce a high-performance GTA version of its Mito model, to be previewed by a “production- ready” concept at next week's Geneva motor show.

The GTA gets Fiat’s all-new 1.8-litre turbocharged engine, equipped with direct injection and variable valve timing.

It produces a hefty 240bhp, which should be more than enough to give the Mito GTA the pace to worry the Mini John Cooper Works.

The car sits 20mm lower than a regular Mito, and features revised front suspension geometry and an “active” suspension system.

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Alfa claims that this system stiffens the rear end under acceleration to counteract weight
transfer.

Alfa also says that it has revised the Mito’s underfloor aerodynamics