2015 Alfa Romeo Duetto: First details of the roadster

Alfa Romeo Duetto 2015: First details of the roadster. The alliance being the Fiat group, which includes Alfa Romeo and Mazda, seems to begin to bear fruit. And this union has left the first rumors of a two-seater roadster. This is the Alfa Romeo Duetto 2015, this new sporty ride TBi engine with direct injection turbo four-cylinder engine with an output of 250 hp, mounted on the front and rear. Without further ado, I leave you with this spectacular two-seater that combines the best of the Alfa Romeo and the most attractive of the Mazda, could begin to market within two years to the beginning of 2015. New Duetto, until the name is right

Alfa Romeo and Mazda seem to be growing in the same direction, and already rumblings of a two-seater roadster, named Alfa Romeo Duetto. What's more, when workers have seen Mazda's production facilities of the Fiat Group in Turin, Italy. This already smells ...
This is due to the fact that Mazda is the only major Japanese manufacturer without production facilities in Europe, Fiat has plenty of production space, because currently not being used, ie, these two major automakers have been found in the perfect time.

With this alliance, Mazda will benefit from this collaboration, with a mark that supports your story on the coat of the Italian firm. It is certainly a good deal also for Alfa Romeo, who acquires the 'How-Know' Japanese necessary for the realization of a roadster, fitting into a market segment dominated by the MX-5.

According to statements by Sergio Marchionne, "the agreement clearly demonstrates our own commitment and determination to grow as a truly global brand. Working with Mazda, a leader in the field of compact cars to rear wheel drive roadster design is exciting for us and the Alfa Romeo tradition. We are grateful for this partnership and look forward to a productive and lasting relationship. "

Engines of the Duetto
From Italian sources, the Duetto will be driven by the engine Turbo Multiair of Alfa Romeo, TBi direct injection turbo four-cylinder engine with an output of 250 hp with a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, directed from the steering wheel.

Duetto The most curious is the use of high strength steels in a new platform, which is stronger and stiffer than any previously placed in other models of firms, reducing significantly the weight and increasing driving pleasure.

The new two-seater roadster will come with a front engine and rear wheel drive, linking the identity of the two manufacturers, creating a Japanese and Italian roadster with features of both worlds.

Marketing
the newly established Mazda and Fiat, Alfa Romeo Duetto, to go into production around 2015, with this new lighter platform to be built entirely in Japanese Mazda plant in Hiroshima, which he left the platform of the new Mazda6.
This agreement between Mazda and Fiat group will not stop with the creation of a roadster, also are discussing the possible synergies with other associations in the European market. New Alfa Romeo Duetto, the best of both cultures automotive