Alfa Romeo has announced it has a new 224kW 1.8-litre engine under development and set for launch in 2013. The Italian marque says the new engine will compliant with both EU6 and U.S. Tier 2 Bin 5 requirements.
Alfa says its new turbocharged powerplant is all alloy, and will run petrol direct injection (200-bar) as well as dual (inlet and exhaust) variable valve timing.
“This is an extremely important step for Alfa Romeo, as we continue to reposition our brand and prepare it for global distribution. The United States remains our primary objective as we prepare for a 2013 introduction of our models,” revealed Alfa Romeo’s chief Harald J. Wester
