A lfa Romeo’s range at the turn of the millennium offered some tempting choices – 156 and GTV amongst them – but in 2003 the decision became a little harder with the launch of the GT. Making its debut at that year’s Geneva Motor Show and going into production at Pomigliano d’Arco in the November, the new coupe borrowed the Fiat C platform also used for the 156 and clothed it in attractive bodywork penned by Bertone. The result was a model that not only looked good but boasted a decent helping of practicality, even if rear accommodation was a little on the tight side for some adults.
But for many of the ‘Alfisti’ it's what’s under the bonnet that really matters, and the GT didn’t disappoint. During its run the car was available with a pair of four-cylinder petrol units in the form of the 1.8TS with 138bhp and the 2.0JTS with 163bhp, and while the former wasn’t all that quick it was a willing enough unit. Rather more special was the 3.2-litre ‘Busso’ V6 that not only sounded great but turned the new coupe into a genuine 150mph car. The final option was a turbocharged 1.9-litre diesel in 148bhp
