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ALFA ROMEO 158
The GM 'Premium' platform based 156 replacement will make its debut late next year. The entry-level version will be a 150hp 1.8 JTS followed by two all-alloy units, a 170hp 2.0JTS and a 190hp 2.2 JTS. The new Orbital/Fiat-GM Powertrain 'Electron' alloy V6 engine which has been heavily revised by Alfa Romeo engineers will come in two specifications: a 230hp 2.8 V6 JTS and a 260hp 3.2 V6 JTS.

Topping the range will be a 300hp probable 2.2-litre capacity supercharged engine while the GTA will boast a twinturbo version of the new 3.2-litre V6 JTS with 400hp. For Alfa Romeo's North American comeback in 2006/7 a US-aimed GTA version will feature Maserati's 4.2-litre V8.

Diesel options will come in the shape of an entry-level 120bhp 1.9-litre unit utilising second generation Multijet technology, a higher-specification version with 160bhp, followed by a 200bhp 2.4 Multijet and a range topping 3.2-litre Multijet with an expected 230+bhp on tap.

As Alfa Romeo gear up to take BMW head on, so the size of the new 158 will increase, 180mm longer, 90mm wider but 30mm lower than the current 156. This will form a trend as the 147 replacement will be the widest car in its class.

ALFA ROMEO TZ3

The 'Sportiva Evoluta' is now to be known as the TZ3 when it is expected to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the autumn, almost a year after it was pulled at the last minute from appearing at the 2002 Paris Motor Show. Most likely to be built by Zagato, Alfa Romeo business head Daniel Bandiera is now considering a higher specification Ferrari V12 engine as a follow up to the launch engine which will either be a twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 or Maserati's 4.2-litre V8.

Bandiera is also thinking in terms of a luxury sporting saloon from Alfa Romeo which could compete with Maserati's new Quattroporte.

LANCIA: NEW NICHE MODELS

Lancia will gear up for their 100th anniversary with several new limited-production models. First up later this year will be the Fulvia HF Coupe, which will commence production next summer offering GM's 230bhp 2.0-litre turbo and a possible JTD power option.

The Stilnovo concept sheds light on a new revolutionary C-segment Lancia due in late 2006 which will aim to blend practicality and ease of use with performance of a pure sportscar. Recreating the HPE ( High Performance Estate ) concept.

A second C-segment Lancia the same year will replace the Integrale, offering 4wd a new design concept making major use of aluminium and composite materials and will be powered by a redeveloped version of GM's 2.0-litre turbo unit with 300bhp available. The new Integrale will use the Alfa Romeo 148's floorpan as a basis.

Alongside these will come the new Stratos sportscar, limited to 1,000 examples and incorporating Maserati's 4.2-litre engine and transmission along with 4x4.

ENGINES

2006 will see Fiat developing a new generation of petrol engines with full electronic valve control version of the VVA ( Variable Valve Actuation ) system, which will be called UniAir. A simpler VVA update will be used on 1.6-2.0 engines from late next year.

MASERATI

The new Quattroporte luxury saloon is now expected to use a 5.0-litre version of the 4.2-litre V8 as used by the Coupe and Spyder. Maserati engineers were believed to be unhappy with the initial results utilising the 4.2-litre engine in this super-heavy saloon. An Audi-developed 4x4 system will be added within a year as a sportier version appears offering a detuned version of the Ferrari Enzo's 600bhp 6.0-litre V12.

viggì dove hai preso ste notizie ' entry level multijet da 120 hp sulla 158 ? ma se hanno il 140 hp !!!!! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

MAh, è tanto tempo che si parla di queste cose, è tanto tempo che si dice "l'anno prossimo", è tanto tempo che si fanno promesse. Ma io, sinceramente, non vedo nulla e oramai credo poco a queste cose. Del resto, il 2.4cc JTD da 175cv è in ritardo di 2 anni rispetto all'uscita prevista e si tratta si una SOLA novità (tra l'altro novità relativa, visto che è solo una modifica).
Lanciare tutte queste novità assieme mi pare impossibile, anche perchè erano date con 2 anni di anticipo, ora sono slittate al 2006/7 :-\
Il sistema VVA si diceva oramai pronta, nisba pure per quello.
Cari ragazzi, siamo alla frutta, si deve smettere di parlare, ma si devono fare i fatti. Le novità annunciate sono sempre interessanti, chiaro che se però ritardano di 2/3 anni, gli altri non dormono.
Che prendano lo staff del Pistone e poi vedono come gli rigiriamo la produzione, vedi come gli facciamo girare gli impianti.
Il gruppo Fiat mi sembra (ahimè) L'Inter: si parla sempre ma di fatti non se ne vedono. :'(

Il 120cv dovrebbe essere un 8V e non 16V.
La gamma del 1.9JTD dovrebbe essere questa (o almeno VORREBBE essere questa):
100cv, 8V, turbina a palette fisse;
120cv, 8V, turbina a geometria variabile;
140cv, 16V, turbina a geometria variabile;
160cv, 16V, turbina a geometria variabile, pressione di esercizio 1.600/1.800 bar.

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