Next Gen Alfa Romeo Spider Will Use 168hp 1.4 Turbo Four

The next generation Alfa Romeo SpiderAlfa Romeo SpiderItaly, 1966 > 19934 series
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and Mazda MX-5Mazda MX-5Japan, 1989 > present4 series
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are on the horizon for 2015, and the first plans for the car from Alfa Romeo are emerging. It plans to use the turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder with 168hp that is already found in the GiuliettaAlfa Romeo Giulietta (modern)Italy, 2010 > present75 versions
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and fitted with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.

To save money, Alfa RomeoAlfa RomeoItaly, 1910 > present108 models
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collaborated with MazdaMazdaJapan, 1920 > present80 models
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on the chassis for the new car. However, the two cars will have completely different styling and different powertrains. 

They will share windshields, windshield structures, front bulkheads, engine compartments, front and rear axles, wheelbase and track. Mazda has engineered it to weigh between 1,000kg (2,205lb) and 1,100kg (2,425lb).

While the suspension layouts will be the same because of the shared platform, the suspension setups will vary between the two cars.

The final design has not been agreed upon yet within Alfa, but designer Marco Tencone from Fiat Centro Stile is heading the team and spending a lot of time in Japan with his team to craft the car. Tencone is on a bit of a roll in terms of Fiat styling. He penned the Alfa 4CAlfa Romeo 4CItaly, 2013 > present1055 photos
, Maserati QuattroporteMaserati Quattroporte Gen.6Italy, 2013 > present26 versions
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and GhibliMaserati Ghibli (modern)Italy, 2013 > present16 versions
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. The major inspiration for the new car is said to be the original DuettoAlfa Romeo Spider Gen.1 [Duetto]Italy, 1961 > 19691 Version
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spider but with modernized looks like he did with the 4C.

The frontal design is said to be heavily inspired by the original Duetto with a central shield flanked by wide air intakes.

Source: Autocar