GTV / Spider (916)
Alfa Romeo GTV (Gran Turismo Veloce) and Spider are the manufacturers introduced a new series of models, the internal code name for the 916. In the ten years from 1993 to 2004 produced a total of between 39 000 and 41 700 Spider GTV models. GTV Coupe models will be used to replace the 1984 discontinued Alfetta GTV coupe sports car, but until 2005 was replaced after the Brera (Brera). The Spider will be replaced in 2006 Brera Spider convertible. Both cars by designer Enrico Fumia design, its purpose is to re-establish the 1990s Alfa Romeo position in the sports coupe.
The design can be traced to the earliest plane renderings released in September 1987. When he was CEO of Fiat Vittorio Ghidella accepted the design and finalized. Alfa GTV and Spider to the 155 chassis is based on the use of the same with front-wheel drive system Subaru Crankshaft, and a multi-link rear suspension. Classic Alfa triangular grille, round headlamps, the low and high end of the wedge-shaped front design, improved gas dynamics, electric folding soft top. Integrated rear lights, driver-oriented center console has a curvature, the overall quality is very close to the self-produced rivals Germany.
In August 2000, in response to the introduction of the new Euro III emission regulations engine. Displacement of 3.0 V6 12v engine canceled, replaced by a V6 24v engine. Together because emissions have been discontinued 2.0 l V6 turbocharged engine VW Exhaust Manifold. October 2000, the original production of Spider and GTV in Arese (Arese) plant closures, production jobs to in Turin San Giorgio Canavese and Grugliasco two factories.
