Alfa Romeo GT
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| Alfa Romeo GT | |
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| Manufacturer: | Alfa Romeo |
| Class: | front-engined coupe |
| Production: | 2004-present |
| Predecessor: | None |
| Successor: | Still in production |
| Body styles: | coupé |
| Engines: | 2.0 3.2 V6 1.9 JTD diesel |
The Alfa Romeo GT is a coupe automobile manufactured by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2004.
The GT is based on the larger 156 sedan, with the coupé body styled by Bertone. Most mechanicals are taken directly from the 156, with some influence from the slightly more modern 147 in the double wishbone front suspension setup and the multilink rear system. The interior is based heavily on the new 147, the GT utilises the same dash layout and functions. The engine range includes 2.0 petrol engine, a 1.9 MultiJet turbodiesel, and the top-of-the-range 3.2 V6.
The Alfa GT may be the most attractive Alfa Romeo for years, with a svelte but powerful-looking shape, aggressive front end and poised rear. But Alfa's ad proclamation, 'beauty is not enough' holds true here - the GT also rides on an excellent chassis and employs three superb engines.
The 240bhp 3.2-litre V6 is magnificent but provokes loads of torque steer while the 1.9-litre JTD diesel, although very good, doesn't have quite the punch of the petrol 2.0-litre engine. The 2.0-litre JTS combines 165bhp with 152lb ft of torque, which makes it a good match for GT.
Alfa Romeo GT side view Go for bigger 17in alloys The four-cylinder 16-valve direct injection petrol engine is mounted up front and is mated to either a five-speed manual or Selespeed gearbox. The GT wears 16-inch alloy wheels as standard, but 17-inch wheels are a must-have option. There are 18-inch alloy wheels available, but the extra width pinches from the GT's 11.5-metre turning circle.
For stopping power, there are 284mm ventilated discs up front and 276mm at the rear. ABS anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and hydraulic brake assistance (HBA) act on all four wheels to reduce stopping distances in poor conditions.
A heavily modified and tuned 3.2 V6 GT with Rotrex supercharger is available from Autodelta UK.
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