I wish that we could buy it in the USA!
New Alfa GT
A perfect balance of passion and rationality, emotion and safety, style and versatility: Alfa GT, the coupé that offers maximum driving pleasure with all the elegance and comfort of a saloon with exceptionally generous interior space. A car that makes dreams come true. Engines that deploy superlative automotive technology to deliver searing performance, fuel economy and unparalleled flexibility, also in city traffic.
Internal trim featuring high prestige materials with the hallmark of elegance and livability. A compact, aggressive styling that embodies all of Alfa Romeo's unmatched sporting tradition.
Engines
3.2 V6 24V
2.0 JTS
1.9 JTD
Alfa GT embodies all of Alfa Romeo's passion and tradition. A car that combines refined elegance and top-flight performance with impeccable control and unequalled safety: a refined sporting spirit that immediately stirs the enthusiasm of those seeking the emotions of powerful, comfortable and intuitive driving. A unique car, starting from the engines that are at the very top in each category.
The 240 bhp 3.2 V6 24V with 6-gear manual transmission. A sturdy, full-bodied 6-cylinder engine that offers scintillating performance and unadulterated driving pleasure: smooth power delivery that stirs emotions but is also flexible and progressive: its torque curve reaches high values even at low speeds, making it possible to travel in sixth gear at less than 2000 rpm and to accelerate smoothly without having to change gear. An impeccably-behaved power unit that brings new pleasure to everyday driving.
Technical Information
Engines / 3.2 V6 24V
Engine capacity 3179 cm3.
6 cylinders at 60°V
Power output 176 kW (240 bhp) a 6200 rpm
Torque 300 Nm at 4800 rpm.
165 bhp 2.0 JTS, also with Selespeed transmission on the steering-wheel: the first Direct Injection gasoline engine, i.e. with the injectors that work directly in the combustion chamber. A solution that promotes fuel economy and exalts performance, guaranteeing faster response to the accelerator and maximum control of emissions, already aligned with stringent Euro 4 specifications. Greater power, lower consumption, ideal driveability: these are the offshoots of Alfa Romeo's original approach to direct injection technology.
Technical Information
Engine capacity 1970 cc.
4 cylinders in line
Power output 122 kW (165 bhp) at 6400 rpm
Torque of 206 Nm at 3250 rpm.
1.9 JTD 16V, upgraded to 150 bhp: the first of the second generation of Common Rail engines. A straight 4-cylinder power unit in which the M-JET system is combined with a new control system that increases the number of injections in the cylinder, assuring more gradual combustion, with surprising results: extraordinary power and torque, reduced emissions, improved fuel economy, all combined with improved silent running and a consistent reduction in vibrations.
Technical Information
Engine capacity 1910 cc.
4 cylinders in line
Power output 110 kW (150 bhp) at 4000 rpm
Torque of 305 Nm at 2000 rpm.
Alfa GT has the looks of a coupé but is, at the same time, a luxury saloon with surprisingly generous inside space and maximum comfort, shaped to cater to different requirements and to adapt effortlessly and with great versatility to different driving, space and habitability requirements. The elegant personality of a de luxe saloon is reflected in the generous space available to the driver and passengers: five real seats for refined, exclusive habitability, with a level of sound-proofing that exalts the pleasure of driving in maximum silence. With Alfa GT, trip comfort soars to new heights, rewarding those seeking the emotions of sporty driving without having to compromise on comfort.
The sporting lines of the coupé and the elegant environments of the saloon hide an unexpected level of flexibility. A 320 dm3 luggage compartment, surprisingly large for a sports car that, exploiting the many different combinations of the split-fold seats, mushrooms to 905 dm3. A fully utilizable load platform: a new personality with the leitmotiv of habitability and maximum ease of use. A character able to cater to all needs, a different personality for each situation, a versatile identity that always amazes and meets all requirements.
Interior
The fascination of vintage Alfa Romeos, combined with the strength of the present consisting of passion and elegance. That is the spirit of the Alfa GT.
With an uncompromising personality, strong and decisive, the Alfa GT offers a driving pleasure that you can see, touch and experience. The dashboard has a special satin-finish, while the interior upholstery is soft to the touch and luxurious to the eye. The instrumentation, with its clear background, combines racing design and maximum visibility. There is also a sporting touch to the steering wheel and gearbox, ensuring the driver of total control.
And as soon as it starts to move, it provides new thrills: the Alfa GT dominates the road in total safety, with the performance of a genuine coupé, together with comfort and spaciousness that make every journey an experience in comfort.
Alfa GT: a pure expression of Alfa Romeo sportiness and elegance.
A new idea of comfort: the freedom to choose materials and elegant combinations to match one’s personality.
In a choice of three trim levels to create the perfect environment.
Progression, with seats and panels in Alfatex®, the technical cloth patented by Alfa Romeo that guarantees comfort and elegance.
Distinctive, with seats and upholstery in black, blue, red, tan or gray leather.
For both trim levels, there is a choice of three interior finishes: sporty black, elegant black and gray two-tone, and the bright single-tone gray. Lastly, there is Luxury, the most exclusive trim level with leather seats and gear lever, and door panels and dashboard in full grain leather.
Then there is the Bose® Hi-Fi system with CD and MP3 player, dual-zone climate control system, Cruise Control, on-board info-telematic system, radio and telephone controls on the steering wheel, and a multi-function display providing all the information the driver needs, just when it is needed
Technology
The Alfa GT has stability and control in its DNA: integrated double circuit hydraulic brakes together with the latest generation ABS and EBD brakeforce distribution; the VDC system (Vehicle Dynamic Control), Alfa Romeo’s original interpretation of ESP, which brings the car back into line in the event of a loss of stability; ASR, which prevents wheel-spin; and the MSR system that avoid skidding. Complemented by the new Xenon headlights, which are almost twice as bright as normal halogen bulbs.
Absolute control is virtually guaranteed through the use of solutions derived directly from Formula 1, such as the high wishbone front suspension, which keeps the tires perpendicular to the ground, and manages to combine the great stability typical of front-wheel drive with impeccable driving precision.
The rear suspension, Alfa Romeo’s development of the McPherson system, perfectly complements the performance of the front system, guaranteeing stability at high speeds and agility on mixed surfaces.
Safety
The focal element of Alfa GT's unequalled safety is the torsional rigidity of the bodyshell which helps to guarantee maximum stability and road-holding. Around its progressive deformation bodyshell, Alfa GT features an array of top class equipment: the FPS (Fire Prevention System) with tank-locking valve and inertia switch that cuts off the flow of fuel in the case of impact, seat belts with inertia reel and load limiter at the front and rear, fully collapsible, adjustable steering column, anti-intrusion bars in the doors, energy-absorbing internal trim that already complies with stringent USA standards regarding flammability. And 6 standard airbags including two newly-designed window bags that inflate more quickly and open from the top down in order to protect the head of the front passenger. Maximum safety in order to really appreciate the intense emotions of brilliant driving.
Is it better looking than the 3-series coupe?
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