Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The GT Coupe is available with a range of three engines and two equipment levels.

Is distinguished by a good relationship between price and equipment, as seen in this comparison table.

A equal to one engine and similar equipment, the 2200 GT costs more than € 156. The price difference between a BMW 3 Series coupe and sedan is € 1200, that between a C and CLK Class is € 6700.

It is a coupe based on the 156, with a body designed by Bertone. This model does not replace the GTV.

The long wheelbase is almost the same as a 156 (2,596 mm), measured 54 mm longer (4,489) and 20 mm in width (1,763 mm). Is lower than the saloon (1362 to 1430 mm) but slightly higher than what is usually a coupe that is not derived from a closed model with a body, not as low as a Toyota Celica, but more like an Astra Coupé, a 3 Series or a Peugeot 406 Coupé Coupé.

During the exterior dimensions it is more like a BMW 3 Series Coupe, but it is clearly a battle longest 2725 mm. The 320 liters of luggage fell short of what it offers the most cupés of similar size, has the backing Hinged 60/40 proportions.

Its maneuverability is worse than the 156, turning diameter increased from 11.1 to 11.4 meters. Is approved for five passengers when it is customary in cupés four (except the BMW 3 Series Coupé).

You can have two petrol engines and one diesel. The gasoline is the 166 hp 2.0 JTS and 3.2 V6 239 hp.

In the 1.9 Multijet Diesel has 150 hp, which is an evolution of the 140 PS version has the 156 and 147.

Since June 2004 there will be a version of 1.8 liters and 140 hp version will be the cheapest Alfa GT Coupé (€ 25,200) is associated with a different level of equipment, called "Impression".

A motor equality, GT Coupé is slower and spends more than 156. It's heavier than similar sized cupés traction front, but less than a BMW 3 Series Coupe and Mercedes CLK.

All GT Coupé will speed scheduler (which runs from 30 km / h), VDC stability control (not off) and radio with CD, with versions equipped with MP3 player and optionally there is a 10-discs cargardor installed in the trunk.

The VDC includes the functions of servo emergency (HBA) and the MSR avoids the blocking of the driving wheels in strong holds. Also available is also the option Connect and Connect Nav + (which includes radio with MP3 player, trip computer, telephone headset, browser, color screen, 7 ", voice recording and SOS button to contact the Contact Center). Also at the option of parking sensor response and the wheel (standard has a "kit antipinchazos).

Restraint systems are the norm in cars of this type. The front seatbelts and emergency tensors lead voltage limits.

In the rear seat has three headrests and three three-point safety belts anchorage. It has two front airbags (42 and 90 liters of driver and passenger, respectively) two sides (small, 12 liters) and two head to protect the occupants of the front seats and rear.

On the structure and layout of the dashboard of its elements is closer to 147 to 156, but the material that coats the entire surface is smoother and has a different appearance to the eye.

Unlike the 156, not the three indicators in the center of the dashboard. The computer screen is not traveling in the upper dashboard, the air outlets (comparative picture). Moreover, the piece of plastic around the gear shift is different at both the 147 and 156.

There are two types of interior decoration, with a dashboard panels and black, the other with two-tone (black and gray). In versions "Progression" is a tapestry woven microfiber (Alfatex). The more expensive versions have leather upholstery (a choice of five colors). Upholstery leather dashboard includes, in addition to the doors and seats. In this case, the panel may be black or beige.

Alfa Romeo plans to sell 1,500 units of this model in 2004, of which more than 50% will be the diesel version of 150 hp.

In addition, Alfa Romeo has decided to start 10-02-04 commercialization of Kamal and also intends to sell the sporty Brera. In addition, possible to produce the 8C competitions in a very small number.