2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal Concept

2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal Concept

In Sanskrit 'Kamal' indicates the colour red. In Arabic, the same term stands for 'perfection' or the 'synthesis of opposites'. Different languages, and different meanings which balance and mutually complement each other in the same word. An evocative force to describe the latest concept car from Alfa Romeo, presented at the 73rd Geneva International Motor Show.Alfa Romeo Kamal Concept marks an authentic conceptual and stylistic leap forward in the international car scene. New horizons and brand new segments are opening up, and Alfa wants to play an important part. At this point it is easy to imagine the enormous effort that the Alfa Romeo Business Unit has poured into one ambitious goal it set itself: to present the concept of 'elegant sportiness', which has always been a distinctive feature of the Brand, in a completely new form, that is unique in its way.Through a complex, refined interplay of allusions, Alfa Romeo Kamal Concept reminds us of Alfa Romeo's glorious traditions in the sports car sector, while at the same time it also includes attractive ideas that look to the future and new developments in the SUV - MPV segments in particular.A mix of style and design that represents a distinctive crossover of cultures. The model is a fusion of different vehicle types. It combines the off-road performance of an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) with the driving satisfaction and handling characteristics of a compact Alfa Romeo. At the same time, it offers a versatile, functional passenger compartment typical of a Multi Purpose Vehicle due above all to clever use of space and a wide range of seat configurations. Everything comes packed into an unmistakable Alfa shape designed by the Arese Style Centre. The car would be just as at home on the intricate streets of a European city as it would on a desert track of frontier landscape.In other words, Alfa Romeo Kamal Concept arouses emotion, it make driving enjoyable, it makes you want to live life to the full and satisfies a desire for unfettered travel that knows no boundaries of age or sex.

2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal Concept

2003 Alfa Romeo GTV

2003 Alfa Romeo GTV

The Alfa Romeo range line-up is completed by two cars with powerful sporting personalities equipped with lively four and six cylinder engines: the Alfa Romeo Spider and the Alfa Romeo GTV.Guts and character are the attributes of the powerful 220 bhp (162 kW) 3.0 V6 24V power unit fitted to the Alfa Romeo GTV on view. This engine, combined with a six-speed gearbox with sixth non-overdrive speed and aerodynamic kit (standard on this version), takes Alfa's coupé to a top speed of 250 km/h with acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds.The 3.0 unit is also fitted to the Alfa Romeo Spider. Unlike the Alfa Romeo GTV, this model adopts the 192 bhp (141 kW) 12-valve version, which ensures it a top speed of 225 km/h and acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Geneva stand also houses the 144 bhp (106 kW) Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 Twin Spark 16V. An engine capable of performances worthy of the brand's sporting heritage: plenty of torque at low and medium speeds (between 3000 and 4500 rpm) and excellent specific power (82 bhp/l). Top speed is 205 km/h with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds. The GTV with 1.8 Twin Spark engine, on the other hand, is capable of a top speed of 210 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 in 9.2 seconds.The array of engines is completed by the 155 bhp (114 kW) variable geometry 2.0 Twin Spark 16V, a classic engine size for sporty Alfa Romeos - and the 200 bhp-147 kW 2.0 V6 turbo petrol unit.Two outfits are available, both of them prestigious: a medium and a deluxe with a wide equipment selection. The options include stylish Blue Style and Red Style interiors. The public may admire the sophistication of the Red Style version, with its red facia and door panel, black carpets and mats and Momo leather seats (a choice of red or black), inside the Alfa Romeo GTV on view at the Motor Show.

2003 Alfa Romeo GTV

2003 Alfa Romeo GT

2003 Alfa Romeo GT

The Alfa Romeo GT, a new sports coupé derived from the Alfa Romeo 156 and indisputable star of the recent Geneva and Frankfurt Motor Shows, is due to go on sale at the end of the year. The model, designed by the Bertone Style Centre, will be appreciated for its original, pleasing styling that promises all the satisfaction of a sporty drive with full respect for brand traditions. The Alfa Romeo GT also succeeds in packing the results of Alfa's superlative engineering heritage into a shape inspired by a sense of style and flair that could only be Italian. The stylists were also able to call on a great Alfa Romeo tradition that has brought us models that remain benchmarks for the category: from the 1900 SS to the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, from the Alfetta to the Giulia Sprint.

With a length of 4.48 metres, width of 1.76 metres and a height of 1.37 metres, the Alfa Romeo GT Coupé is aggressive and compact (its wheelbase is 2596 millimetres), with a shape marked by certain distinctive traits that define its strong personality and render it immediately recognisable as an Alfa. Hence the designers' decision to go for smooth, clean motifs and shapes marked by an unmistakable sense of Italian flair. The result is a strong, spare front end dominated by an Alfa Romeo family resemblance encapsulated by the distinctive three-lobed motif bearing a shield that is slightly larger in size than at present. The entire car appears to grow from this point to combine a slight edge of styling aggression with outstanding elegance of form. This impression is reinforced by two side air intakes and light clusters that are objects of beauty in their own right.

Dashing and solid but also dynamic and sturdy. It took a clever balancing act to wed such disparate features. This contrast is evident in the Alfa Romeo GT's profile where a side shelf unmistakably conveys the idea of a car that is agile but also anchored to the ground. And more.The taut lines that meet at the rear and the small area of glass (compared to the large expanse of metal at the side) add elegance and also sturdiness.The slightly raked and tapering tail design is brand new and paired with large, integral bumpers. The rear window is drop-shaped, while the light clusters are embedded in the body to create an attractive wraparound look.The Alfa Romeo GT represents a brand new concept in sportiness, where comfort and elegance combine. The aim of the car is to offer all the driving satisfaction of a top-performing coupé without ever compromising over comfort and practicality, as often happens with this type of car. Suffice it to say that the luggage compartment offers a capacity of 320 dm3, one of the best results for this segment.

Like the exterior shape, the interior of the Alfa Romeo GT is as sporty as Alfa Romeos get. The steering wheel, pedals and gearbox, for example, are designed for maximum vehicle control. The instruments are also functional and easy to read, even at night. Red lighting is used as this is easier for the eyes to focus on as they adjust from the dark road to the bright dashboard. A multifunction display gives access to several menus (each with their own submenus) that speak the motorist's language and provide access to a large range of functions plus the trip computer.The centre of the Alfa Romeo GT facia also houses a built-in radio and all the controls for the sophisticated-looking automatic dual zone climate control system. The radio, complemented by a CD player (or an MP3 player as an option), also offers outstanding sound quality and was designed and built for the passenger compartment. It consists of eight speakers and delivers a power output of 4x40 Watts. The Alfa Romeo GT adds a host of sophisticated devices and systems to this equipment array that make it a new benchmark in its segment.

Examples include: VDC, Xenon headlights and up to six airbags (under the heading of safety); CONNECT Nav+ with radio and phone controls on the steering wheel, Bose Hi-Fi system and CD-changer (for audio and infomobility); Cruise Control (for stress-free driving); 16" and 17" alloy wheels (for car customisation).All these creature comforts are complemented by opulent interiors. The new sports coupé offers two interior specifications: a classic sports specification with black facia and panels and another brighter and more stylish specification that is still very sporty and features a two-tone black on grey colour scheme. The facia and door panel trim features a natural appearance with a special satinised effect. The top-quality, good-looking seats are specific to each version. And also: the trims are pleasant to touch and blend in well with the extensive grosgrain surfaces typical of Alfa Romeo cars. On mid-range versions, in particular, we have introduced Alfatex, a product patented by Alfa Romeo.

This new hi-tech cloth is used on the seats and door panels and is available in grey and black.Customers can also choose leather trim (available in black, blue, red, tan and grey) or one of three interiors hand-upholstered to standards of classic Italian craftsmanship (sports, elegant and classic) that feature sophisticated contrast stitching. One factor shared by all three interiors is top quality, fine-grained Prestige leather with a natural look and beautifully soft to the touch. The new model also features a gearknob in aluminium on petrol versions but leather-trimmed on the diesels and the powerful 3.2 V6 24v.The Alfa Romeo GT has inherited all the attributes of the Alfa Romeo 156. Beginning with its specially configured suspension layout: high double-wishbone at the front, McPherson at the rear with transverse rods of different lengths.

Other attractions include two generous power units, each offering one of the best specific power ratings in its cylinder capacity category: the 140 bhp 1.8 T. Spark (available after launch) and the 165 bhp 2.0 JTS. The 150 bhp 1.9 M-Jet 16v is exclusive to the Alfa Romeo GT. Customers who want the very best in terms of performance and sportiness can choose a GTA version equipped with a powerful 240 bhp 3.2 V6 24 valve engine. By combining these engines with a huge range of equipment, we have created an extensive new model range that offers specification packages including the most sought-after equipment in individual countries.

The Alfa Romeo GT is available in three specifications in major European markets: Progression, Distinctive e Luxury. The first is reserved for 2.0 JTS and 1.9 M-Jet 16v versions; the second and third are both equipped with all the power units in the range, including the 2.0 JTS Selespeed. Next year, the product range will be further extended by a specification known as Impression, combined with a 1.8 Twin Spark 16v, a 2.0 JTS and a 1.9 M-Jet 16v power unit. The new sports coupé can also come in no fewer than 12 body-colours.A whole host of versions for your very own Alfa Romeo GT.

All offering great value for money and, above all, heirs to a motoring tradition that Alfa Romeo helped create and has now taken one step further: the stylish sports coupé and a worthy successor for the Alfa Romeo GTV.

2003 Alfa Romeo GT

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Autodelta

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Autodelta

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Autodelta

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Autodelta

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTD

One date in Alfa Romeo's recent history was responsible for bringing about a revolution in Brand sales and image. The auspicious date, October 9 1997, was the day when the international press got its first glimpse of the Alfa Romeo 156 in Lisbon. At that moment, Alfa Romeo stepped up to reclaim its own tradition and also its place in the tight circle of prestige sports car manufacturers.Later models were to build on this success: from the flagship Alfa Romeo 166 to the effervescent Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon and the newer, highly acclaimed compact Alfa Romeo 147.

Yet the event that set Alfa Romeo on its new path was the appearance of the 156, a medium-sized car that encloses all Alfa's proud sporting and engineering heritage within one clean, stylish Italian-looking package.We did not have to wait for long to see the results. The new car won acclaim from the press, who voted it 'Car of the Year 1998' (this award was followed by 35 more accolades) and motorists themselves, who ordered 90,000 units. The other motor manufacturers also had to sit up and take notice. It did not take long for them to follow suite and extend their ranges to include the common rail turbodiesel engines you first saw on the Alfa saloon.

The Alfa Romeo 156 has gone from strength to strength in the intervening four years. It has sold just under half a million saloon and Sportwagon units throughout the world. It now occupies an enviable position in European segment D, where it has easily tripled the Alfa Romeo share: from 0.7% in 1996 to 3.2% in 2001. It also boosted overall brand sales, which rose - in Europe - from 117,500 in 1996 (0.9%) to 202,100 in 2001 (1.4%), i.e. an increase of 72%.The model now confirms its own vitality by offering the public the new Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon. The only features that these two cars share with their predecessors are their external line (so appreciated by motorists around the world) and their intrinsic irrepressible personality and outstanding dynamic assets.

Everything else has undergone deep-seated changes to offer: better performance, more safety, a comprehensive telematic array and more opulent interiors.The new Alfa Romeo 156 also complements its range with two all-new cars. In other words, the Alfa Romeo 156 GTA and the Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon GTA, cars that represent the quintessence of brand values and revive a legendary name that inspired the slogan 'A win a day for the car you drive to work' for the Giulia Sprint in the mid-Sixties.The outcome is two good-looking, sporty cars that are designed for everyday use yet still able to ensure racetrack sensation under certain circumstances.The new Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon offer more performance.

The model has another sophisticated automotive engineering ace up its sleeve in the form of a brand new power unit that is Alfa Romeo's interpretation of a direct injection petrol engine. The engine is referred to as a JTS (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) and is the first direct injection petrol engine with a specific power greater than 60 kW/l and a specific torque higher than 100 Nm/l. It guarantees the performance of a 2.3 unit, yet consumes 10% less fuel.This revolutionary new engine reduces fuel consumption by adopting a stratified charge lean burn system at speeds of up to 1500 rpm. Above this threshold, the engine harnesses all the engine's power to increase performance. Unlike other lean burn engines, the new unit is fitted with a normal trivalent catalytic converter and can use the normal unleaded fuel on sale today instead of low sulphur fuel. The engine already meets the strict Euro 4 emission limits due to come into force.

The new 2.0 JTS (the acronym destined to identify an entire family of future Alfa Romeo models) is joined by a 2.4 JTD turbodiesel with power increased from 140 to 150 bhp, a 2.0 JTS Selespeed (with improved sequential gearbox operation) and the tried and tested petrol-driven 1.6 T. Spark, 1.8 T. Spark and 2.5 V6 24V. Plus the 1.9 JTD. All in all, an engine range that is bound to accentuate the car's outstanding performance. As is borne out by the performance results.

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD

One date in Alfa Romeo's recent history was responsible for bringing about a revolution in Brand sales and image. The auspicious date, October 9 1997, was the day when the international press got its first glimpse of the Alfa Romeo 156 in Lisbon. At that moment, Alfa Romeo stepped up to reclaim its own tradition and also its place in the tight circle of prestige sports car manufacturers.Later models were to build on this success: from the flagship Alfa Romeo 166 to the effervescent Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon and the newer, highly acclaimed compact Alfa Romeo 147.

Yet the event that set Alfa Romeo on its new path was the appearance of the 156, a medium-sized car that encloses all Alfa's proud sporting and engineering heritage within one clean, stylish Italian-looking package.We did not have to wait for long to see the results. The new car won acclaim from the press, who voted it 'Car of the Year 1998' (this award was followed by 35 more accolades) and motorists themselves, who ordered 90,000 units. The other motor manufacturers also had to sit up and take notice. It did not take long for them to follow suite and extend their ranges to include the common rail turbodiesel engines you first saw on the Alfa saloon.

The Alfa Romeo 156 has gone from strength to strength in the intervening four years. It has sold just under half a million saloon and Sportwagon units throughout the world. It now occupies an enviable position in European segment D, where it has easily tripled the Alfa Romeo share: from 0.7% in 1996 to 3.2% in 2001. It also boosted overall brand sales, which rose - in Europe - from 117,500 in 1996 (0.9%) to 202,100 in 2001 (1.4%), i.e. an increase of 72%.The model now confirms its own vitality by offering the public the new Alfa Romeo 156 and Sportwagon.

The only features that these two cars share with their predecessors are their external line (so appreciated by motorists around the world) and their intrinsic irrepressible personality and outstanding dynamic assets. Everything else has undergone deep-seated changes to offer: better performance, more safety, a comprehensive telematic array and more opulent interiors.The new Alfa Romeo 156 also complements its range with two all-new cars. In other words, the Alfa Romeo 156 GTA and the Sportwagon GTA, cars that represent the quintessence of brand values and revive a legendary name that inspired the slogan 'A win a day for the car you drive to work' for the Giulia Sprint in the mid-Sixties.

The outcome is two good-looking, sporty cars that are designed for everyday use yet still able to ensure racetrack sensation under certain circumstances.The new Alfa Romeo 156 and Sportwagon offer more performance. The model has another sophisticated automotive engineering ace up its sleeve in the form of a brand new power unit that is Alfa Romeo's interpretation of a direct injection petrol engine. The engine is referred to as a JTS (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) and is the first direct injection petrol engine with a specific power greater than 60 kW/l and a specific torque higher than 100 Nm/l. It guarantees the performance of a 2.3 unit, yet consumes 10% less fuel.This revolutionary new engine reduces fuel consumption by adopting a stratified charge lean burn system at speeds of up to 1500 rpm. Above this threshold, the engine harnesses all the engine's power to increase performance.

Unlike other lean burn engines, the new unit is fitted with a normal trivalent catalytic converter and can use the normal unleaded fuel on sale today instead of low sulphur fuel. The engine already meets the strict Euro 4 emission limits due to come into force.The new 2.0 JTS (the acronym destined to identify an entire family of future Alfa Romeo models) is joined by a 2.4 JTD turbodiesel with power increased from 140 to 150 bhp, a 2.0 JTS Selespeed (with improved sequential gearbox operation) and the tried and tested petrol-driven 1.6 T. Spark, 1.8 T. Spark and 2.5 V6 24V. Plus the 1.9 JTD. All in all, an engine range that is bound to accentuate the car's outstanding performance. As is borne out by the performance results.

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147 TI

2003 Alfa Romeo 147 TI

The Alfa Romeo 147 has given everyone a step-by-step guide to achieving great international success in just a few short months. First came the critical acclaim: the 'Car of the Year 2001' title, the 'Volante d'Oro' awarded by the German magazine 'Bild am Sonntag' and the 'Trophée du design 2000' award from the French 'Automobile Magazine'. Then came the plaudits from readers: the prestigious 'Auto Europe 1' organised by Auto Bild on behalf of 13 motoring magazines (the Alfa Romeo 147 received most votes in no fewer than eight countries) and 'My favourite car 2001', which reflects the opinions of readers who buy the monthly magazine 'Quattroruote'.Then came the most welcome sign of appreciation of all: from the market.

In all, 55,000 orders were collected between the end of October 2000 and February this year. This gratifying result has been so unexpected that we have even had to schedule a production increase at the factory. The numbers have been upped from 100,000 to 120,000 units per year and plans are afoot to boost this figure to 140,000.The most important thing, though, is that the Alfa Romeo 147 has done what it set out to do, i.e. make a qualitative leap upward from the previous model and establish itself firmly at the upper part of the segment where the best prestige compact sports cars are now clustered.The figures bear this out.

The Alfa Romeo 147 occupies a price band where prices are higher than those commanded by the Alfa Romeo 145. This is because discerning Alfa customers wanted a more highly specified car. And also because these self-same customers go for the most comprehensive versions and specifications in the range: the 120 bhp 1.6 has been the highest-selling Alfa Romeo 147 in Europe so far.The Alfa Romeo 147 owes its success to the fact that it appeals to women, it appeals to the young and it also appeals to motorists who until recently drove competitors' cars. Suffice it to say that in Italy, for example, 65% of traded-in cars were not Alfa Romeos and 30% were not even Fiat Auto models.

All in all, the 147 has attracted new customers to Alfa Romeo and has made a significant contribution to overall brand results: our European market share has risen by 23% during the first two months of the year.The range is now complemented by:5-door version that offers greater versatility and ease of access while maintaining all the personality and style of the 3-door;1.9 JTD, a version created for customers who want all the comfort and performance the model can offer combined with a welcome reduction in fuel consumption;2.0 T. Spark 16 valve with manual gearbox.These are important additions when you consider that, overall, the market for these new versions is worth three times that of the petrol-driven three-door subsegment alone.

The Alfa Romeo 147 range has not merely been extended to offer three new versions, it is also offering its customers another important product feature: the CONNECT system.This device is destined to change the way we experience the car. More than that, to transform our whole concept of mobility. Because products and services were two separate worlds before CONNECT came along but now, for the first time, they are one and the same.All this means that car occupants will benefit from information, communication, assistance and safety as a result of a system that is now making its first appearance on the Alfa Romeo 147 but will soon be adopted on all new Fiat, Alfa and Lancia models.

This tool is destined to make Fiat Auto the absolute leader in the mobility services field.As part of its new mission to make state-of-the-art communications technology accessible to all, Fiat Auto is offering the first level of CONNECT (plus an annual subscription to CONNECT services) at the cost of a normal navigation system. It is also giving drivers a chance to discover the enormous benefits of these services by throwing in a free 6 month subscription.

2003 Alfa Romeo 147 TI

2002 Alfa Romeo 147 JTD 16V

2002 Alfa Romeo 147 JTD 16V

The Alfa Romeo 147 has given everyone a step-by-step guide to achieving great international success in just a few short months. First came the critical acclaim: the 'Car of the Year 2001' title, the 'Volante d'Oro' awarded by the German magazine 'Bild am Sonntag' and the 'Trophée du design 2000' award from the French 'Automobile Magazine'. Then came the plaudits from readers: the prestigious 'Auto Europe 1' organised by Auto Bild on behalf of 13 motoring magazines (the Alfa Romeo 147 received most votes in no fewer than eight countries) and 'My favourite car 2001', which reflects the opinions of readers who buy the monthly magazine 'Quattroruote'.

Then came the most welcome sign of appreciation of all: from the market. In all, 55,000 orders were collected between the end of October 2000 and February this year. This gratifying result has been so unexpected that we have even had to schedule a production increase at the factory. The numbers have been upped from 100,000 to 120,000 units per year and plans are afoot to boost this figure to 140,000.The most important thing, though, is that the Alfa Romeo 147 has done what it set out to do, i.e. make a qualitative leap upward from the previous model and establish itself firmly at the upper part of the segment where the best prestige compact sports cars are now clustered.

The figures bear this out. The Alfa Romeo 147 occupies a price band where prices are higher than those commanded by the Alfa Romeo 145. This is because discerning Alfa customers wanted a more highly specified car. And also because these self-same customers go for the most comprehensive versions and specifications in the range: the 120 bhp 1.6 has been the highest-selling Alfa Romeo 147 in Europe so far.The Alfa Romeo 147 owes its success to the fact that it appeals to women, it appeals to the young and it also appeals to motorists who until recently drove competitors' cars. Suffice it to say that in Italy, for example, 65% of traded-in cars were not

Alfa Romeos and 30% were not even Fiat Auto models.All in all, the 147 has attracted new customers to Alfa Romeo and has made a significant contribution to overall brand results: our European market share has risen by 23% during the first two months of the year.The range is now complemented by:5-door version that offers greater versatility and ease of access while maintaining all the personality and style of the 3-door;1.9 JTD, a version created for customers who want all the comfort and performance the model can offer combined with a welcome reduction in fuel consumption;2.0 T. Spark 16 valve with manual gearbox.These are important additions when you consider that, overall, the market for these new versions is worth three times that of the petrol-driven three-door subsegment alone.

The Alfa Romeo 147 range has not merely been extended to offer three new versions, it is also offering its customers another important product feature: the CONNECT system.This device is destined to change the way we experience the car. More than that, to transform our whole concept of mobility. Because products and services were two separate worlds before CONNECT came along but now, for the first time, they are one and the same.All this means that car occupants will benefit from information, communication, assistance and safety as a result of a system that is now making its first appearance on the Alfa Romeo 147 but will soon be adopted on all new Fiat, Alfa and Lancia models. This tool is destined to make Fiat Auto the absolute leader in the mobility services field.

As part of its new mission to make state-of-the-art communications technology accessible to all, Fiat Auto is offering the first level of CONNECT (plus an annual subscription to CONNECT services) at the cost of a normal navigation system. It is also giving drivers a chance to discover the enormous benefits of these services by throwing in a free 6 month subscription.

2002 Alfa Romeo 147 JTD 16V

2002 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

2002 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

Attractive styling, great temperament and outstanding automotive engineering: but also top-quality interiors and finish complemented by an ultra-comprehensive electronic and telematic package. These are the distinguishing features that underpin the success of the Alfa Romeo 147.Those who love to drive will find this small Alfa is a compact car capable of outstanding performance over any route and one that always rewards its driver with that ultimate thrill.Now imagine an Alfa Romeo 147 that maintains these attributes but also offers better performance, better braking capacity and the dynamic performance of a racing car. Imagine the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA version.

This aptly-chosen name identifies a range of vehicles that constitute the absolute quintessence of Brand sporting values. Models with a spirit that harks back to a great tradition of races and victories, coupled with a highly sophisticated, up-to-date engine and mechanical specification.A few short months after the launch of the Alfa Romeo 156 GTA and Sportwagon GTA, we welcomed the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA to the same family: the new car extends the product range of this type of car into a segment typified by a higher proportion of women and young people.The model has been produced with the aim of creating an everyday car that can still offer its driver race-track performance and sensation under the right circumstances.

For this reason, apart from a few tweaks to add dynamism and aggression, the body of the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA retains the original vehicle's acclaimed cool, stylish lines. But everything else has been radically changed.The engine has been swapped for a sizzling 3.2 V6 24v unit. The suspension geometry and settings have been altered. And VDC - a highly sophisticated vehicle dynamic control system - has been added as standard.The result is a car that is the most powerful and fastest representative of its segment (250 bhp - 184 kW) and capable of thrilling performance: 246 km/h top speed; 6.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and 26.1 to cover a kilometre from a standing start. Not to mention outstanding dynamism, ride and handling.

These are the telling differences that ensure your Alfa will deliver a unique driving experience.On the outside, the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA reveals new features that reflect the changes to its chassis and mechanicals. These are also important stylistically because they make the vehicle look broader, closer to the ground and more beefy while still ensuring instant recognisability.

2002 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA