Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0

Number: HKJ83-N9C0P

Year: 2023 - 10/10

Collection: Retro Racers

Born: 1984, Italy

Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo

Born originally as the Alfetta, the GTV 6 3.0 for the South African market was billed as the most powerful production sports car ever built by Alfa Romeo, the car was a co-operative effort by Alfa Romeo South Africa and Autodelta.

The car was developed mainly for racing, so only 200 had to be built for homologation. To compete with the BMW 535i, with a 3.5 litre engine, the new 3 litre engine was installed. The fuel injection was replaced by six Dell'Orto carburettors (as used on the Alfa 6) as the aim was low-end torque rather than peak power. Power increased to 136.7 kW (185.9 PS; 183.3 hp) at 6700 rpm. The gearing was lowered but the 3.0 still reached a higher top speed of 224.2 km/h (139.3 mph). Acceleration times are 8.36 seconds from 0–100 km/h and 7.2 seconds for 0–60 mph. On the outside, the different induction system of the GTV6 3.0 required a new GRP hood with a prominent bulge.