GTV & Spider
crayzayjay
03-11-2002, 06:58 PM
This heavenly beauty was released in 1995, ending a long drought of Alfa sports cars. The car is thrilling to drive, engaging the driver like a FWD shouldnt be able to. The sound from any of the engines is wonderful, the 3l V6 snarling almost like a 911. Engines include a 1.8 twin spark 16V developing 144bhp, a 2l twin spark 16V making 155bhp in revised form, a 1996cc V6 turbo pumping out 200bhp and a 3l V6 24V thrashing out 220bhp through an optional 6-speed 'box, making it the performance choice in the current Alfa Romeo line. Handling and ride are somewhat flawed but entertaining; this car is actually based on a Fiat Tipo floorpan. The GTV seats 2 with very little space in the back for 2 people, only children could really fit. The Spider is the convertible version and its body is pleasingly rigid. A friend of mine has a 2l GTV which he has tuned to develop 200bhp or so and the car really flies, handling and grip really are quite surprising. The car was facelifted slightly in '98, and despite being older than most of the competitors in its class, still offers great value in terms of what it delivers: great looks, good speed, great badge.
I posted many pics in this earlier thread (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t912.html) , also including older GTV's.
cheers,
jay
I posted many pics in this earlier thread (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t912.html) , also including older GTV's.
cheers,
jay
gemballa
11-03-2002, 07:01 PM
i own a spider an its the best car in the world!
the only probnlem is that its to heavy!
the only probnlem is that its to heavy!
crayzayjay
11-04-2002, 07:45 PM
How can u say its heavy? The 2.0 Spider weighs the same as the 2.0 Coupé, and neither of them is flabby!
gemballa
11-08-2002, 02:38 AM
it weights over 3000 pounds!
crayzayjay
11-08-2002, 08:55 AM
It weighs 1330kg from where im reading it. Thats less than 3000lbs, less than an Audi TT, and lighter than most convertibles. Surely not that bad!
gemballa
01-03-2003, 09:56 PM
look in www.supercars.net and youll see the weight of the 1997 alfa romeo spider its like 3500pds!
crayzayjay
01-12-2003, 01:32 PM
that sounds wrong to me
gemballa
01-12-2003, 01:39 PM
i have a 1997 alfa romeo spider and the weight says 1750kg
crayzayjay
01-16-2003, 02:00 PM
1750kg is the same weight as a Mercedes SL500!!! Thats not possible!
where are you reading that number?
where are you reading that number?
alfa-1
12-16-2004, 08:41 PM
How could I import an alfa gtv to the U.S.
davidmjh
03-01-2006, 04:23 PM
The Spider Wins Best Car Award for me defo, its styling is second to none
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