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Alfa GT
Finally, Alfa has released more info and pics of the new Alfa GT:
Its based on the 156, with more less the same range of engines available.
More pics here.
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11-10-2003, 06:27 PM
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bella!!!!i like it alot, very unique especially at the bak end
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11-10-2003, 07:47 PM
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VERY cool car!
Looks like when you drive an Alfa with the front wheels the inside rear lifts up in hard corners.
What the sam hill is that TV thing on the dashboard?
It is available with a 3.2 liter V6 ! Bene' Bene'
I take one in rosso rubino.
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11-10-2003, 10:48 PM
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Well I for one are very disappointed. Not only is it awkward looking it is STILL FWD and we were promised or teased that the next Alfa GT was going to return to rear wheel drive and be a proper fun car.
Pete 
ps: I am assuming it is FWD as it is based on the 156.
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11-10-2003, 10:58 PM
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I'll agree with Psk. It does nothing for me. I just hope Alfa does not change the 156 Gta Sportwagon.
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11-11-2003, 12:20 AM
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What's with Alfa's prediliction to make every new coupe a hatchback or a hatchback wannabe? As much applause as the Brera received when it came out, the hatch turned me off. How about a more classic coupe profile in the Giulia Sprint Veloce mold?
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11-11-2003, 12:31 AM
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Canguro, I agree. As nice as the Alfa GT is, its not a true coupe. Its a 4-door sedan turned into a 2-door. the large area between the doors and the rear wheels makes the car look "heavy" at the rear. A true coupes doors would be much closer to the rear wheels, making it look lighter and more harmonic. Just my 0.02.
Still, its a very nice car, and I like the scudetto a lot. I also like the fact that Alfa is broadening its range. The Brera will nok make it to production, but official statements have claimed that a limited production of the 8C will be turned out. Maybe that will mark Alfas return to RWD.
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11-11-2003, 03:39 AM
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11-11-2003, 03:41 AM
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Nice FIAT 
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So in your opinion, any Alfa turned out after FIAT ownership is not worth mentioning? rules out quite a few, doesnt it?
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11-11-2003, 04:10 AM
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Originally posted by 164QV
So in your opinion, any Alfa turned out after FIAT ownership is not worth mentioning? rules out quite a few, doesnt it?
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Maybe, but I think yes.
I believe the last great Alfa was A75. You know why, all the good stuff's BACK. (Do Mercedes & BMW know better and keep everything on the rear axle?). I hope you'll understand what I mean.
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11-11-2003, 04:47 AM
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Yeah well, to be precise, the RZ/SZ was the last Alfa with RWD. Anyways, if thats what you mean, please write that - because its got nothing to do FIAT.
I think we've got enough FWD vs. RWD discussions here, just be aware that a lot of us drive 164's (and other post-FIAT FWD Alfas) and like'm a lot.
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11-11-2003, 04:58 AM
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Ok, Jorgen don't get upset. That's what I meant and that's why I have written ''I hope you'll understand''. I also like a FWD 164, I like more a AWD 164 (Q4) but I could have been in love with it, (if trere was) a RWD.
Please permit me to insist in my opinion. When FIAT produced FIAT Croma (or Marea?) and on the same platform was built 155, ehh I don't like it. I paid for an Alfa and got a FIAT. And I don't like to take me for a fool. 
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11-11-2003, 05:05 AM
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I'm not upset - I'm just shaking my head (can you hear it?  )
You know why? because I cant help but smile of the claim that the Alfa 155, 164, 156 or any other Alfa that shares platform or components with a FIAT, should be a FIAT because of this. It is a simple way of optimizing and cost-cutting, and I belive that Alfa is doing this in a great way, by developing their cars in a fashion that gives them all the characteristics of an Alfa.
So you prefer pre-FIAT, RWD Alfas - so do I, but I still like new Alfas a lot, and believe they carry on the Alfa tradition very well indeed - RWD or not.
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The Alfa GT is not a bad looking car, but it IS very conservative. The current Alfas are pretty nice cars and they are getting back to being more exciting...it will just take a few more years for Alfa to develop the really exciting cars like the 8C and the Brera.
From what I have been reading in the press, the next generation 156 replacement (157?) should have AWD and be every bit an Alfa. Then we will see an all-new AWD Spider and GTV, and a replacement for the current 147.
I have driven the 147 and the 156 and I can tell you that although they are not RWD, they sure feel a hell of a lot more like Alfas than any of the German or Japanese cars!
Just my .02 Euros!
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