The Alfa Romeo Alfetta (Type 116) is a front-engine, five-passenger saloon and fastback coupé manufactured and marketed by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1972 to 1987 with a total of over 400,000 units produced during its production run.
The Alfetta was noted for the rear position of its transaxle (clutch and transmission) and its De Dion tube rear suspension - an arrangement designed to optimize handling by balancing front/rear weight distribution, as well as maintaining a low polar moment of inertia and low center of gravity. The interior of Coupé models featured a then unusual central tachometer placement - by itself, directly in front of the driver.
The Alfetta name, which means "little Alfa" in Italian is derived from the nickname of the Alfa Romeo Alfetta (Tipo 159), a successful Formula One car which in its last iteration introduced in 1951, paired a transaxle layout to De Dion tube rear suspension - like its modern namesake.
GTV 6 3.0
The GTV 6 3.0 was billed as the most powerful production sports car ever built by Alfa Romeo. The car was a co-operative effort by Alfa Romeo South Africa and Autodelta. It was developed mainly for racing, so only 200 had to be built for homologation. To compete with the BMW 535i, with a 3.5-litre engine, a new 3-litre variant of the V6 engine was installed. It won its debut race in the Lodge Group One International two-hour race at Kyalami 1983 and after that it took 1st and 2nd place in the Group One class of the Castrol three-hour race at Killarney and Index victory at the World Endurance Championship 1000 km Race at Kyalami in December 1983. The engine displacement is 2,934 cc, with bore and stroke both increased to 93 mm × 72 mm (3.66 in × 2.83 in). The fuel injection was replaced by six Dell'Orto carburettors (as used on the Alfa 6), as the aim was low-end torque rather than peak power. Power increased to 136.7 kW (185.9 PS; 183.3 hp) at 6,700 rpm. The gearing was lowered but the 3.0 still reached a higher top speed of 224.2 km/h (139.3 mph). Acceleration times are 8.36 seconds from 0–100 km/h and 7.2 seconds for 0–60 mph. On the outside, the different induction system of the GTV6 3.0 required a new fiberglass bonnet with a prominent bulge.
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