Alfa Romeo is celebrating its continued support of UK Athletics (UKA) with a new Special Edition to its sporty compact car range − the Alfa MiTo Sprint.

The eye-catching MiTo Sprint – available in UKA ‘Union Jack’ inspired colours – red, white or blue – boasts added features to boost driveability, comfort and performance, whilst giving prospective owners the chance to drive a model inspired by Britain’s sporting elite.

With more than £1,500 worth of extras, including cruise control, leather steering wheel and gear stick, remote audio controls on steering wheel, Blue&Me™ Bluetooth^® hands-free system with voice recognition, and media player with a USB port. The Special Edition also features a rear spoiler, 16” alloy wheels, fog lights, and unique Sprint badging, giving the exterior a notably sportier appearance, to add to the already highly specified model which includes Alfa’s exclusive D.N.A  and is available in special colours; Biancospino White, Alfa Red, or metallic Tornado Blue.

Alfa Romeo is now in its fourth year as Official Car Supplier to UK Athletics, where it has supported the medal winning efforts of many of the sport’s biggest stars including Phillips Idowu, Kelly Sotherton and Christine Ohuruogu.

Designed to appeal to a young, sporty audience, the Alfa MiTo Sprint is powered by a 1.3 JTDM-2 95 bhp engine costing £14,845. The new Special Edition Alfa MiTo Sprint is now available at Alfa Romeo dealerships across the UK.