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Towards Alfa Romeo GTV

through the whole Paris motor Show held in October 1994, the Alfa Romeo business of Italy very nearly monopolized the interest of onlookers by unveiling their particular GTV and Spider. Generated by Pininfarina and Alfa Design Center, those two automobiles exude an air of finesse unique toward recognized Italian marque.
The modern generation GTV broke the tradition of company's low rider line by including a front wheel drive setup, nevertheless the stylish feeling remains like its predecessors. Two forms of powerplant are determined for the GTV; a 2-liter V-6 cylinder turbocharged motor, and an usually aspirated, in-line 4-cylinder DOHC "Twin Spark" product. The extremely advanced front MacPherson Strut and rear multi-link suspension system system is mated to quick responding steering, supplying and unrivaled driving pleasure which can be truly definitely worth the GTV designation (V is for Veloce; "fast" in Italian).

The invigorating appearance may seem like a direct expression from designer's image design, and will also be referred to as a masterpiece of design. The smoothly contoured front side bonnet features four areas the headlights even though the main-stream "Alfa shield and emblem" motif. Characteristic press lines on body sides further accentuate its wedge-shaped silhouette. When compared with its avant-garde exterior, the inside is tastefully finished towards the company's typical high requirements. The GTV has efficiently blended Alfa Romeo's automotive expertise in an Ultra modern package.