ALFA ROMEO GTV Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Alfa Romeo brought back the GTV nameplate in 1995 when it used it for a small coupe and a roadster version, which it built until 2005.

In 2003 the Italian automaker introduced the last refresh, the second, for the GTV. It tried to keep the car fresh on the market, and somehow it knew that it would be hard to replace it with a worthy successor. Eventually, that really happened, and the following model, the GT, didn't live up to GTV's name. At least not in terms of styling, that's for sure.

With a design signed by Enrico Fumia from Pininfarina, the car brought back the tall Alfa triangular grille pointed down at the front. Also, that meant that the formerly known "Trilobo" design language was taken out from the storage and shown again to the new generation that didn't know it. Moreover, the carmaker introduced new lamps for the headlights, with improved lenses for better night-time driving experiences. The car's profile still resembled the same ascending beltline emphasized by a sculptured line that started from the front wheel fenders and went on to the rear deck.

The interior welcomed its occupants with a completely new dashboard that sported round vents instead of rectangular ones. Moreover, the carmaker added aluminum trims and finally got rid of the tape player, replacing it with a stereo-CD unit. Fortunately, Alfa Romeo kept the same high-bolstered bucket seats at the front that were praised for their side support. Like its predecessor, the car featured a completely useless rear bench, where hardly someone could fit due to lack of legroom and headroom.

Under the hood, the car received new engines. It had to drop the former 3.0-liter V6 produced by Alfa Romeo and use a new 3.2-liter unit that produced 40 more ponies than its predecessor.

The Alfa Romeo GTV 916 was one of the biggest successes of the Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo and offered more than any other sports car of its size: a 2+2 interior.

With a shape that originated back into the mid-'80s, the GTV was a car that screamed for attention. It was a true sports car built as a daily driver. But, it was more than a heartwarming design: it was a lesson of passion.

The GTV was designed with the shape in mind, and drivers had to adapt. Not everyone could fit inside its cramped cabin. The short front, raked windshield, and low greenhouse were made for a better aerodynamic. Its ascending beltline started from the front bumper, just below the twin, round headlights that looked like flashlights. The sculptured line that adorned the car's side went onto the doors and up to the back, ending on the taillights. There were no door handles. Instead, the driver had to stick their hands behind the door's edge and push the door-opening button. It was obviously built for someone with short nails.

The GTV played in the same league as the BMW Z3 and the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Yet, those two competitors were available with just a pair of seats. The center stack featured three gauges oriented toward the driver. At the same time, the instrument cluster was filled with a big tachometer and a speedometer. Alfa Romeo installed Momo seats for the front occupants, which were both supportive and comfortable on long roads. At the back, there was room enough for two children. Also, there was enough space for two adults in the back, in case of emergency.