Alfa Romeo has revealed plans for a super-high performance 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine, according to reports in the Italian press.
The new engine, which has been designed for both transverse and longitudinal installation, will produce 296bhp, a remarkable 165bhp per litre.
An all-aluminium unit, it will be fitted with high-pressure (200bar) fuel injection and is thought to use the unique Multiair variable valve timing set-up.
Alfa says that new engine will meet both the ultra-strict European EU6 and US Tier2Bin5 air pollution regulations.
The engine is expected to make its debut in the new Giulia, which replaces the 159 range in early 2014.
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However, the fact that it can be mounted longitudinally, also makes it a racing certainty to be fitted to Alfa’s upcoming rear-drive flagship saloon, which is based on the Chrysler 300C.
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