Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo GT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Alfa-Romeo GT 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 GT 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 GT's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback 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 1410 kgs (3108 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo GT 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 240 bhp (178 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 221 lb-ft (299.6 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 GT you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 (195.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo GT.

The Alfa-Romeo GT has a Power to weight ratio of 170.2 bhp per ton and 156.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 GT competing with the 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 (195.2 bhp per ton) or the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (195.1 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 GT generating around 156.7 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 1985 Pontiac Firebird 5.0L Trans Am (181.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (181.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso as fast as 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 or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GT and the 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.48 secs @ 94.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS (14.42 secs), the 1998 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (14.42 secs), and the 1993 Toyota MR2 Mk2 Turbo Rev 3 (14.43 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso has a maximum speed of 149mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 GT equals the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso then how about the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph), the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (160 mph), or the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (160 mph).

Related Links:

2004 GT Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison