Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV

Engine

Inline-4, 2.0L

Power

122 hp

Torque

123 lb-ft

0 to 60

9.5 s

Top speed

112 mph

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD

Designer

Giorgetto Giugiaro

The Alfetta GTV represents Alfa Romeo's ambitious attempt to modernize the classic GT formula with sophisticated engineering. Built on the Alfetta platform, it featured the brand's signature transaxle layout, gearbox mounted at the rear for optimal weight distribution, paired with a de Dion rear suspension setup borrowed from racing. The Giugiaro-penned wedge design marked a dramatic departure from Alfa's curvaceous past, though purists needed time to warm to its angular lines. Early 1.8-liter cars offered sweet handling dynamics, while later 2.0 and 2.5 V6 variants brought serious performance. The GTV6 became particularly coveted for its intoxicating Busso V6 soundtrack. Production spanned over a decade with roughly 120,000 units built, making clean examples increasingly sought after. Today's collectors appreciate the GTV's unique blend of Italian character and genuine engineering innovation, especially well-maintained V6 models that showcase Alfa's golden-era DNA.