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Founded by Jano Djelalian, the company specialises in produces tuning parts and full bodykits for various Alfa Romeo cars, alongside regular servicing, repair and engineering work. In addition, Autodelta produce pre-made fully tuned Alfa Romeo cars with modifications including suspension, engine upgrades, and forced induction tuning. |
Founded by Jano Djelalian, the company specialises in produces tuning parts and full bodykits for various Alfa Romeo cars, alongside regular servicing, repair and engineering work. In addition, Autodelta produce pre-made fully tuned Alfa Romeo cars with modifications including suspension, engine upgrades, and forced induction tuning. |
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In 2004, the company gained notable coverage when their modified [[Alfa Romeo 147|147 GTA AM]] appeared on motoring program [[Top Gear (current format)|Top Gear]], setting a '[[Power Laps (Top Gear)|Power Lap]]' time of 1 minute 30 seconds.<ref name="bbc.co.uk">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/show/powerlaps.shtml|title=Power laps|accessdate=2008-03-14|work=bbc.co.uk}}</ref> For 2005, Autodelta released a 341 horsepower [[Alfa Romeo GT]], which in 2007 was relaunched with a bored out 3.7 litre engine producing over 400 horsepower.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Autodelta Presents 405Hp Alfa Romeo GT 3.7 Super|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2007/05/autodelta-presents-405hp-alfa-romeo-gt/|website=carscoops.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=autodeltas-405bhp-supercharged-alfa-gt-coupe|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1027455_autodeltas-405bhp-supercharged-alfa-gt-coupe|website=motorauthority.com}}</ref> Around the same time, Autodelta also released their modified [[Alfa Romeo Spider]] titled the J6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Supercharge your Spider|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/supercharge-your-spider|website=autocar.co.uk}}</ref> |
In 2004, the company gained notable coverage when their modified [[Alfa Romeo 147|147 GTA AM]] appeared on motoring program [[Top Gear (current format)|Top Gear]], setting a '[[Power Laps (Top Gear)|Power Lap]]' time of 1 minute 30 seconds.<ref name="bbc.co.uk">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/show/powerlaps.shtml|title=Power laps|accessdate=2008-03-14|work=bbc.co.uk}}</ref> For 2005, Autodelta released a 341 horsepower [[Alfa Romeo GT]], which in 2007 was relaunched with a bored out 3.7 litre engine producing over 400 horsepower.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Autodelta Presents 405Hp Alfa Romeo GT 3.7 Super|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2007/05/autodelta-presents-405hp-alfa-romeo-gt/|website=carscoops.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=autodeltas-405bhp-supercharged-alfa-gt-coupe|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1027455_autodeltas-405bhp-supercharged-alfa-gt-coupe|website=motorauthority.com}}</ref> Around the same time, Autodelta also released their modified [[Alfa_Romeo_Brera_and_Spider|Alfa Romeo Spider]] titled the J6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Supercharge your Spider|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/supercharge-your-spider|website=autocar.co.uk}}</ref> |
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By mid-2008, Autodelta officially released the [[Alfa Romeo 159|159 J4 2.2 C]] with a range of modifications including the addition of a supercharger, a new intake system, ignition system from [[NGK]] and a limited slip differential.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beauty & Beast: Autodelta J4 2.2 C supercharged Alfa 159|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/25/beauty-and-beast-autodelta-j4-2-2-c-supercharged-alfa-159/|website=autoblog.com}}</ref> In 2009, the company released their Brera S 3.2 Compressore at the MPH09 motor show.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Autodelta Brera S 3.2 Compressore|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/autodelta-brera-s-3-2-compressore/|website=topspeed.com}}</ref> |
By mid-2008, Autodelta officially released the [[Alfa Romeo 159|159 J4 2.2 C]] with a range of modifications including the addition of a supercharger, a new intake system, ignition system from [[NGK]] and a limited slip differential.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beauty & Beast: Autodelta J4 2.2 C supercharged Alfa 159|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/25/beauty-and-beast-autodelta-j4-2-2-c-supercharged-alfa-159/|website=autoblog.com}}</ref> In 2009, the company released their Brera S 3.2 Compressore at the MPH09 motor show.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Autodelta Brera S 3.2 Compressore|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/autodelta-brera-s-3-2-compressore/|website=topspeed.com}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founder | Jano Djelalian |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | Official website |
Autodelta is an after-market tuning company for Alfa Romeo cars, founded in 1987. Originally based in the Park Royal industrial area, northwest London, England, the company are now located in nearby Watford.
The company is often mixed up with Alfa Romeo's own racing department Autodelta established in 1963.
Background
Founded by Jano Djelalian, the company specialises in produces tuning parts and full bodykits for various Alfa Romeo cars, alongside regular servicing, repair and engineering work. In addition, Autodelta produce pre-made fully tuned Alfa Romeo cars with modifications including suspension, engine upgrades, and forced induction tuning.
In 2004, the company gained notable coverage when their modified 147 GTA AM appeared on motoring program Top Gear, setting a 'Power Lap' time of 1 minute 30 seconds.[1] For 2005, Autodelta released a 341 horsepower Alfa Romeo GT, which in 2007 was relaunched with a bored out 3.7 litre engine producing over 400 horsepower.[2][3] Around the same time, Autodelta also released their modified Alfa Romeo Spider titled the J6.[4]
By mid-2008, Autodelta officially released the 159 J4 2.2 C with a range of modifications including the addition of a supercharger, a new intake system, ignition system from NGK and a limited slip differential.[5] In 2009, the company released their Brera S 3.2 Compressore at the MPH09 motor show.[6]
The models are modified into various series, including J-series (named after founder Djelalian), C series for supercharged models, Super series for modified JTS engined Alfa Romeos and Classic for models such as the SZ.[7]
Alongside their base in Watford, Autodelta offer their products through International partners in five locations; Italy, Greece, Australia, Malaysia and Russia.
Lineup
| Base model | Modifications |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo 147 | 147 J12 147 GTA AM 147 GTA AM Super |
| Alfa Romeo 156 | 156 J11 156 GTS Super 156 GTA 156 GTA AM 156 GTA AM Super |
| Alfa Romeo GT | GT 3.2 Super GT 3.2 Super EVO GT 3.7 GT 3.7 Super |
| Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider | Brera J.5 3.2C Spider J.6 3.2C |
| Alfa Romeo GTV/Spider | GTV J10 Spider J10 |
| Alfa Romeo SZ | Autodelta SZ |
References
- ^ "Power laps". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
- ^ "Autodelta Presents 405Hp Alfa Romeo GT 3.7 Super". carscoops.com.
- ^ "autodeltas-405bhp-supercharged-alfa-gt-coupe". motorauthority.com.
- ^ "Supercharge your Spider". autocar.co.uk.
- ^ "Beauty & Beast: Autodelta J4 2.2 C supercharged Alfa 159". autoblog.com.
- ^ "Autodelta Brera S 3.2 Compressore". topspeed.com.
- ^ "Showcase". autodelta.co.uk.
External links
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