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Lester, Italian tuning house has modified the Alfa Romeo Mito to give more option for this Italian hatchback’s fans. Lester’s package includes the tuning engine, handling improvement, interior and in the shape of a special GTA style.

The 1.75L turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine on the Mito has increased by 31hp (23kW). Balancing the more engine powerful engine; Lester fitted the with a new height-adjustable coil-over suspension (adjustable dampers is optional). The result is a combination better the better acceleration and better handling.

The exterior is inspired by GTA style that reached through an aerodynamic enhancement kit. There is a spoiler corners on the left and right accompanying a bonnet. There is a wing spoiler and a pair of oversized exhaust tailpipes at the rear. The car rolls on a set of 18in multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Meanwhile a custom subwoofer housing measuring up to 320mm in the rear of the car will make comfortable atmosphere inside.

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Alfa Romeo has released the additional of two engine version to the current 159. The first additional is a 1750 cc turbocharged petrol engine that meets Euro 5 standards and delivers 200 HP between 4,750 and 5,500 rpm with 320 Nm of torque at only 1,400 rpm. The second is a 170 HP 2.0 JTDM diesel engine. The two engines are available this April.

The new 1750 cc turbo petrol engine is mated to a six speed manual transmission. It makes the car hit 0-100 km/h or 0-62 mph in 7.7 seconds with top speed of 235 km/h. It is not bad. More details of the new engine of the 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in the press release below!

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