A few short months after the launch of the 156 and Sportwagon GTA, the 147 also joins the GTA family, an exclusive club whose numbers are destined to swell over the next few years as they are joined by out-and-out sports versions of new Alfa Romeo models.
The designers who created the Alfa 147 GTA were given a very specific brief: to create a car for everyday use that could, under the right circumstances, ensure customers the performance, behaviour and driving sensations of a car built for racing. Without detracting in any way from the stylish, understated shape that typifies this compact Alfa Romeo car.
Although no constraints were set, the designers preferred to highlight functional aspects of the car and made radical changes to the already excellent base offered by the sporty Alfa 147. In other words, they altered all the parts that affect the car's dynamism.
Hence the powerful V6 engine, completely new suspension geometry and settings, state-of-the-art active safety systems and new sports alloy wheels. The result is a car capable of thrilling performance (it is the most powerful car in its segment) and truly scintillating responses in terms of dynamism, ride and handling. All in all, a car for those who demand the very best when it comes to sportiness. And want it to be known, albeit without ostentation.
Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004
I live in the US. I only wish I could test drive the Alfa 147 GTA to see what all the excitement is about. I cannot, though, for Alfas are not marketed in North America. Some users/reviewers rave about this car with the sort of passion young men feel for the woman they love, while others simply have no use for it. All of this suggests to me that the 147 GTA a true Alfa Romeo to its very core, calling forth the polarized reactions most drivers have had to the marque since I became interested in it in the 1960s. Alas, most of my fellow Americans just don't appreciate Italian sorts cars or have any idea how they should be driven. I suppose that is why Fiat/Alfa no longer markets its products here. A move to Europe would be a major life change for me, but what I read about the 147 GTA tempts me to go for it.Those of you lucky enough to be able to drive this machine -- be aware of how lucky you are, and motor on!
BLODDY FAST!
dmcdonag 7-8-2004
i drove one and am thinking of buying one, well if i had 22k id have one now but i haven't so for the time being ill just have to remember that day i drove one................... The engine, oh baby that engine sounds the b*****ks it sounds like...........the god of thunder........ gargling on nails. that 3.2 v6 allows the driver to be a race driver whenever he gets into the body hugging leather seated world of the well manicured alfa cockpit. when i drove it home after a photo shoot i was waiting at lights and the inevitable happened....i was challenged by some middle aged twat in his mitsubishi evo he was revving and tring to intimidate me with the growl of his engine i shut him up with my beastly roar of the alfas 3.2 and then GREEN!!!!GO....i was gone and in front of that evo without drama.BLOODY FAST!
GTAaaaaaaaaaaa!
jeremiah 13-3-2004
Had the GTA for over 7 months and totally love it. SHame it isn't 4 wheel drive but guess can't have everything. Check ou the body kits etc on the autodelta site.....can upgrade to a 3.7 but I think you definitely need 4WD with it.........looks like the GTA selespeed ison its way too.
dual high wishbones, double trailing arms, anti-roll bar mounted on ball joints
Rear suspension
McPherson struts, transverse levers of different lengths anchored to aluminium cross beams, reaction arms, offset coil springs, and anti-roll bar mounted on ball joints and linked to the shock absorber
Steering
rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes
ventilated discs front, solids rear, ABS
Gearbox
6 speed Manual
Drive
Front wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight
1360 kilo / 2998.3 lbs
Length / Width / Height
4213 mm (165.9 in) / 1764 mm (69.4 in) / 1412 mm (55.6 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)
2546 mm (100.2 in) / 1516 mm (59.7 in) / 1504 mm (59.2 in)
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A few short months after the launch of the 156 and Sportwagon GTA, the 147 also joins the GTA family, an exclusive club whose numbers are destined to swell over the next few years as they are joined by out-and-out sports versions of new Alfa Romeo models.
