Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Lusso - [1996]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo GTV Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Lusso is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1996. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 and the 1996 Ferrari F50 GT1 4.7l V12.This particular Alfa-Romeo GTV has a 2959cc 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 GTV 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 GTV's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe 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 1415 kgs (3119 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.0 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 GTV shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2959cc 24V V6 engine produces 220 bhp (164 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 199 lb-ft (269.8 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo GTV you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1957 Mercedes 300 SL II Roadster W198 (180.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo GTV.

The Alfa-Romeo GTV has a Power to weight ratio of 155.4 bhp per ton and 140.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1996 GTV competing with the 1957 Mercedes 300 SL II Roadster W198 (180.4 bhp per ton) or the 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk 5.8L V8 352 (180.4 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 GTV generating around 140.6 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 1992 Mazda RX7 Turbo (165.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Mazda RX7 FD Turbo (165.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.8 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Lusso as fast as the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the or the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (6.60 secs). This Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Lusso is also faster than the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs) the and the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GTV and the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo GTV on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.92 secs @ 91.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT (14.86 secs), the 1971 Dodge Dart Demon Sport Coupe 5.5 V8 340 (14.86 secs), and the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14.87 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1996 version of the Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Lusso has a maximum speed of 149mph.

Top Speed of the 1996 GTV 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 1996 Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.0 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:

1996 GTV Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison