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Towards Alfa Romeo GTV

Throughout the Paris engine Show held in October 1994, the Alfa Romeo firm of Italy nearly monopolized the attention of onlookers by unveiling their brand new GTV and Spider. Created by Pininfarina and the Alfa Design Center, those two automobiles exude an air of finesse unique toward recognized Italian marque.
The newest generation GTV broke the tradition of this firm's low rider line by including a front wheel drive configuration, nevertheless the sporty feeling stays just like its predecessors. Two types of powerplant are prepared for the GTV; a 2-liter V-6 cylinder turbocharged engine, and an usually aspirated, in-line 4-cylinder DOHC "Twin Spark" unit. The highly sophisticated front MacPherson Strut and rear multi-link suspension system is mated to quick responding steering, supplying and unmatched driving pleasure which can be undoubtedly worth the GTV designation (V is for Veloce; "fast" in Italian).

The invigorating look may seem like a direct expression from the designer's image sketch, and will be referred to as a work of art. The smoothly contoured front bonnet features four openings the headlights while the traditional "Alfa shield and emblem" motif. Characteristic press lines on human anatomy sides further accentuate its wedge-shaped silhouette. In comparison to its avant-garde exterior, the interior is tastefully finished towards the firm's usual high requirements. The GTV has effectively blended Alfa Romeo's automotive expertise in an Ultra contemporary package.