Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 24v - [2003]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo GTV Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 24v is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S and the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400.This particular Alfa-Romeo GTV has a 3179cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The GTV shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GTV's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1445 kgs (3185 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 24v in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo GTV shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 3179cc 24V V6 engine produces 237 bhp (176 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (243 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 213 lb-ft (288.7 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo GTV you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1968 Alpine A110 1300 (188.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo GTV.

The Alfa-Romeo GTV has a Power to weight ratio of 164.0 bhp per ton and 147.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 GTV competing with the 1968 Alpine A110 1300 (188.8 bhp per ton) or the 2009 BMW Z4 35i sDrive 2d (188.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alfa-Romeo GTV generating around 147.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1991 Audi V8 4.2 V8 Quattro (172.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1951 Ferrari 212 Export (172.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.4 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 24v as fast as the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the or the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs). This Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 24v is also faster than the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the and the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GTV and the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo GTV on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.65 secs @ 93.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (14.59 secs), the 2006 Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X (14.60 secs), and the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12 (14.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2003 version of the Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 24v has a maximum speed of 158mph.

Top Speed of the 2003 GTV equals the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2003 Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 24v then how about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph), the 1995 Maserati Ghibli 2.0 Turbo Cup (169 mph), or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph).

Related Links:

2003 GTV Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison