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(from Marangoni Press
Release) Marangoni Alfa Mito M430: tuning version with special
red tyres!
The M430 is the striking
new 2009 demo car for Marangoni Car Tyre, the division of the
Marangoni Group that manufactures and markets car tyres, all
strictly “made in Italy”. It will be exhibited for the first time in
the world at the upcoming Essen Motor Show, to be held in Germany
from 27 November to 7 December 2008, in hall 5, stand 128, hosted by
Oxigin Wheels.
Following the success of
the 2008 Marangoni TRC Fiat 500, another Italian show car will be
used to confirm Marangoni’s ongoing tuning interests.
Once again Marangoni are
the first to exhibit a uniquely designed and tuned example of a
newly released Italian car. The project has been completed in a
seemingly impossibly timeframe, coming soon after the Italian
release of the Alfa Mito on 12 September.
Starting from a 1.4 litre turbo petrol model, the M430 is a complete
reworking of the car, with considerable changes to the bodywork,
engine, interior, braking system and trim. The tuning project was
again handled by the Florence-based TRC Italia, and for this truly
sporting interpretation, Marangoni decided to develop a limited
series of its ultra high performance Mythos tyres, using a special
red compound, in perfect symbiosis with the new look of the vehicle.
Throughout 2008 and 2009 the M430 will be on display at many leading
European tuning shows, with a schedule of more than 10 events.
Body and design
It’s not hard to guess
the origin of the M430 design, as the name itself explains its
source of inspiration.
The front bumper has two
wide air grills, designed to direct air flow to the uprated braking
system. On the sides are wide vents that highlight the extremely
sporting design of the vehicle. At the rear, the original bumper has
been removed and replaced with a stunning new carbon fibre diffuser
made by MB, featuring evident air extractors, again in 430
style.Carbon fibre was also used to make the rings around the lights
and the spoiler on the rear window. Racy skirting completes the
vehicle’s body kit, perfectly unifying the two axles. In addition,
special LSD hinges have been adopted, with added modifications,
meaning the doors now open wing-style, just like on the most
prestigious supercars.
Power kit
The extensively tuned
engine now delivers 220 HP, a good 65 HP more than the original
version, with powerful delivery even at low revs. The power kit
designed by Mariani also includes a new bearing-mounted rotary
turbine, downpipe complete with metal catalyst, rear stainless steel
exhaust with four pipes, and air filtering with special carbon air
box.
Interior
The new look of the
interior stands out immediately. The seats, roof lining, carpets and
uprights have been covered with special open-work fabrics, enhanced
by Luna supercar with a tricolore motif that accentuates the
Italianness of the design. The gear knob, pedals, footrest and
handbrake lever have been made by Isotta with Swarovski stone
inserts to create a “regal” yet at the same time sporty feel.
Other features
The M430 has been
lowered by around 4 cm using KW threaded strut housings that allow
height adjustment. The already powerful standard braking system has
been replaced with innovative Tarox B33 10-pot calipers and
composite 330x26 diameter brake discs, for absolute yet controllable
braking power.
Wheels
The spectacular red
Marangoni Mythos tyres, in the 225/35R18 Y size, developed by adding
special coloured pigments to the compound, are fitted on Oxigin
Crystal black 8x18 wheels. The result is a captivating red-black
combination that makes the already stunning M430 look even sportier.
