Geneva 2009: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

The GTA edition of Alfa's adorable Mito has broken cover ahead of Geneva, and we've got to say it is a fantastic little Mini-fighter that we hope makes it over here as part of the Chrysler/Fiat deal. The coolest visual addition has to be the two center exhaust exits in the rear diffuser. They look like those of a VW R32, only bigger and cooler. And the dramatic flaring of the rear fenders--fantastic.

Geneva 2009: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

The MiTo GTA is the mini hot-hatch edition of the Ford Fiesta-rivalling Alfa MiTo supermini, and packs a 1.8-litre turbocharged engine.And the MiTo�s trump card is its prodigious 240bhp power output which outguns cars from the class above, including the Honda Civic Type-R, Ford Focus ST, Volkswagen Golf GTi and Vauxhall Astra VXR.

Geneva 2009: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

Alfa�s engineers have managed this mighty power output by adding direct injection, variable valve timing, advanced electronic management and, of course, a whacking great turbo, high-performance edition of Alfa's latest compact, featuring carbon-fiber body parts and extensive application of aluminum under the skin in such areas as brakes and suspension.

Geneva 2009: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept Engine

The car is 20mm lower than a standard MiTo too.While there�s clever active damping technology which keeps the car flat under acceleration as well as in the corners, but doesn�t compromise the ride.

Geneva 2009: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

Unfortunately, Alfa Romeo has yet to release more information regarding the MiTo GTA Concept, other than what we already know.