GT5 Transcripts/Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 24V '01

Alongside the Alfa Romeo Spider on the stand at the 1994 Paris Motor Show, were a couple of other new models from the classic Italian carmaker. They were the Coupe and GTV. Pininfarina designed the GTV as a hard-top version of the Spider, so it had all the same head-tuning visual cues of the convertible. It's safe to say that this styling set the precedent for future Alfas, namely the 147 and 156. Inside the sheet metal, the GTV featured its own unique interior look. 
For serious drivers, the GTV was the clear choice over the Spider because the fixed roof provided better structural rigidity, making it more adept on Europe's twisty mountain roads. The front-wheel-drive car exhibited crisp turn-in, with only moderate understeer. Body roll was minimal. 
Power was supplied by 216 HP 3.0-liter V6 that was also found in the Spider. In the GTV, thanks to the better aerodynamics provided by the presence of the fixed top, the car could reach a top speed of 155 mph. It came only with 5-speed manual gearbox, which was upgraded to a 6-speed unity in 1998. 
The GTV, like the Spider, received a slight facelift in 2003 where it received a new grille. The engine was also improved to a 3.2-liter V6 that pumped out 236 HP.
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