(Mon 23 Jun 08)

Alfa Romeo has brought the Cloverleaf name back to the UK for a special edition of the GT which goes on sale from July 1.

In the past, "Cloverleaf" has always been used to distinguish the highest-performance model in a range. This time it's a bit different; the GT Cloverleaf is mechanically standard but comes with extra equipment including 18" double-spoke alloy wheels, red brake calipers, satin-effect front grille and door mirrors and a choice of three exterior colours: Carbonio Black, Alfa Red and Atlantico Blue.

Inside, the Cloverleaf gets leather sports seats, aluminium pedals, red instrument dial backgrounds and a Bose audio system with an MP3 reader.

The GT Cloverleaf comes with a choice of 1.8- and two-litre JTS petrol engines and 150bhp and 170bhp versions of the 1.9 JTDM turbo diesel. The 170bhp JTDM has Alfa's Q2 limited-slip differential and a Sport button which alters the response characteristics of the throttle. Prices start at £18,980 for the 1.8 JTS and go up by £1000 for each model in the order given.

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