Yahoo Autos Alfa Romeo GTV Quadrifoglio: What We Know about the 600-Plus-HP Coupe
What It Is: Alfa Romeo is bringing back the legendary GTV name in the form of a sultry two-door coupe that is predicted to have up to 600-plus horsepower and use some form of hybrid technology. The news was announced last month as part of FCA’s five-year plan, indicating that the car can be expected to make its debut by 2022. It is one of a flurry of upcoming vehicles for the Italian brand, including a 700-plus-hp 8C supercar, a Giulietta hatchback, a new subcompact crossover, and a new mid-size SUV.
Why It Matters: Alfa has used those three letters, GTV, on numerous two-doors throughout its history. The letters stand for Gran Turismo Veloce, with “veloce” translating to “fast.” Some of the most significant cars to wear the name are the GTV 2000s of the 1970s and the GTV6s of the 1980s. As Alfa continues its expansion into the U.S. market, this car should generate plenty of excitement and add another segment in which the company can compete against rivals such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. With the 4C fading away and the 8C expected to be a high-end halo car when it debuts, the GTV could take on the role of the affordable Alfa coupe.
Platform: The new GTV is expected to be a two-door version of the Giulia sedan that is currently part of Alfa’s U.S. lineup. Like the Giulia, the GTV will likely be offered in a rear-wheel-drive setup with optional all-wheel drive.
Powertrain: The platform and the styling are not all the GTV will share with the Giulia. We expect low-trim versions of the GTV to use the Giulia’s turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that makes 280 horsepower and pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Alfa Romeo said the top-level GTV Quadrifoglio will have more than 600 horsepower (a massive jump up from the Giulia Quadrifoglio’s 505 horsepower). It will use a hybrid powertrain with a technology called E-Boost with all-wheel drive and torque vectoring.
Competition: Audi A5, BMW 4-Series, Infiniti Q60, , Lexus RC, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe.
Estimated Arrival and Price: Alfa did not state in what specific model year the GTV will arrive, but as we noted, the two-door is part of the five-year plan that runs to 2022. The style and increase in power will likely add cost above the prices of the Giulia, which range from $39,440 to $75,295.
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