Alfa Romeo GTV-6 Parts & Accessories

Alfa Romeo GTV-6 Parts & Accessories

The Alfa Romeo GTV-6 is widely regarded as one of the finest driver's cars of the 1980s, combining the Alfetta-derived transaxle platform with the 2.5L Busso V6 in the most beautiful GTV body style. Produced from 1981 to 1986, the GTV-6 won the European Touring Car Championship and the World Rally Championship rally class, cementing its motorsport credentials while delivering an exceptional road car experience for enthusiasts.

Popular Upgrades

The Busso V6 responds well to exhaust system upgrades that improve the V6's distinctive sound and reduce exhaust restriction. Suspension upgrades with Koni or Bilstein shocks and progressive springs sharpen the already capable transaxle chassis, and Weber carburetor tuning ensures the V6's three double-barrel carbs are calibrated for optimal response and power. Transaxle maintenance components and driveshaft components are important for owners maintaining these high-mileage classics in reliable condition.

What made the GTV-6 successful in motorsport?

The GTV-6's rear transaxle layout provided near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, giving the car exceptional balance under hard cornering that front-heavy competitors struggled to match. Autodelta-prepared GTV-6s won the European Touring Car Championship Group A title, and the car competed successfully in Group B and Group A rally with factory and private team support.

How is the GTV-6 different from the standard Alfetta GTV?

The GTV-6 uses the 2.5L Busso V6 instead of the Alfetta GTV's four-cylinder engines, and was produced with unique body styling that makes it visually distinct from the earlier GTV coupes. The V6's additional weight was partially offset by the transaxle layout's balance advantages, giving the GTV-6 better overall dynamics than its power figure alone would suggest.

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