Supercar enthusiasts, rejoice. You can leave it to the Italians to produce irresistible cars that'll leave you stunned. It's no surprise that the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo has delivered promising news about the 2021 GTV. While the sports coupe demonstrates Alfa Romeo's renowned commitment to designing an impressive exterior, the car also has new technological features.
The name of this coupe- GTV- is short for Gran Turismo Veloce. Translated into English as Fast Grand Touring, the GTV will replace the long-gone Alfetta GTV coupe. Alfa Romeo lovers get to enjoy great news: Production is on a roll, as the company will release a Spider that will replace the 105-series Giulia Spider 18 months after they debut the 2021 GTV. The company has an encouraging journey ahead.
Here are some GTV characteristics that prove it's worth getting excited about this debut.
Exterior
Hello, gorgeous. This car is all about elegance and sophistication. Alfa Romeo continues to show how their cars intend to make a statement. The two-doored GTV is a bright red color and has futuristic-looking LED taillights. Its signature headlights bear resemblance to the Giulia, the company's classic sedan.
This sports coupe will be lower, and the length will be decreased. This design places the Alfa Romeo GTV in competition with the Audi RS5, the BMW M4, and the Mercedes-AMG C63 S.
Interior & Technology
The attractive exterior of the GTV is only one of the features that can make this car an Italian success story. Drivers will notice a convenient touchscreen inside that can now pull up Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Four passengers fit inside, and there's an automated brake. You can additionally expect the interior to look similar to the Giulia: The GTV's console has a practical arrangement with revised controls.
The interior has comfortable leather seats and a finish evidently seen in racing cars. This reveals the impact the company has on consumers: Passengers feel at ease in such an inviting car, while also feeling inspired to test the car's acceleration potential.
The sports coupe is a mover and shaker when it comes to acceleration: A 503 horsepower means the GTV can go 62 miles per hour in just 3.9 seconds, as drivers will have a lively ride that their adventure-seeking friends will envy.
The classic rear-wheel-drive remains. Buyers can also choose a rear-biased-all wheel drive that will deliver outstanding traction.
Engine Transmission
The GTV's powerful capabilities make a bold statement. The coupe is equipped with an electric motor, illustrating how the car can go 30 miles in electric-only mode. The base engine has a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder.
Alfa Romeo is also responsible for releasing Quadrifoglio versions of their cars, meaning that these unstoppable versions are built for fast driving. The company will uphold its quest for speed with a Quadrifoglio version of the GTV that will have a 2.9L twin-turbo V6 engine. If you thought 503 horsepower for the standard GTV coupe was intense, then the information about the GTV Quadrifoglio will leave you shocked: The car's horsepower is over 600, as high speeds contribute to gripping moments that thrill-seekers will love.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio finished a lap in under eight seconds in Germany's Nürburgring complex back in 2016, so it's exhilarating to think about what the 2021 GTV Quadrifoglio can achieve. The BMW, a Bavarian treasure, now has an opponent in Turin.
What the GTV means for Alfa Romeo's legacy
Alfa Romeo made their United States debut in 2014 with the 4C, and it wasn't victorious as originally planned. Not even 70,000 Alfa Romeo cars were purchased worldwide that year, and the manufacturer failed to meet their goal of selling over 500,000 cars. AutoWise reports that the company saw an improvement in 2018, as 122, 533 cars were purchased worldwide. Italians bought 43, 112 cars that year, and Americans bought 23,800 cars.
According to Car and Driver, the mediocre reliability of an Alfa Romeo car is a setback for the company. The company's biggest presence is in the U.S. and Italy, but they even feel repercussions in the country where they produce cars: Lancia has higher sales than Alfa Romeo in Italy. The GTV is the company's chance to regain a strong role in the automobile market.
Another crucial event that can shape the GTV's success is the future rebranding of the Giulia. The sedan is slated to have revised features in 2021, the same year that the new GTV launches. The GTV will sell at a higher price than the Giulia. It will be interesting to see which Alfa Romeo car has higher sales. Either way, the sports coupe design denotes how the company sticks to its objective of creating grand cars.
Auto shows will feature the GTV before the car appears in dealerships.