Alfa Romeo GT

Alfa Romeo
	Alfa Romeo GT (2003-2010)
GT
Production period:	2003-2010
Class :	Sports car
Body versions :	Combi coupe
Engines:	; Otto engines : 1.8–3.2 liters ; (103–176 kW) ; Diesel engines : ; 1.9 liters ; (110–125 kW)
Length:	4480 mm
Width:	1760 mm
Height:	1360 mm
Wheelbase :	2596 mm
Empty weight :	1365-1485 kg

Rear view

The Alfa Romeo GT (internal name Type 937) is a sports coupé from the Italian car brand Alfa Romeo . It was built from the end of 2003 to spring 2010 and sold worldwide.

Model history

A first clay model with the appearance of the Alfa Romeo GT was shown at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show . The series version followed at the IAA of the same year. A small facelift was presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2006 in Paris . presents.

In March 2010 the production of the Alfa Romeo GT was stopped after a total of 80,832 units without a planned successor.

design

Front view

Alfa Romeo GT as a racing car

The body shape was created in collaboration with the Italian automobile designer Bertone . As is typical with Alfa Romeo, the radiator grille, the Scudetto , dominates the front view. Contrary to the trend at Alfa Romeo, the model has not received a major facelift since its introduction and has expired without changes.

The interior is largely similar to that of the Alfa Romeo 147 .

drive

(Internal: Type 937) for the GT used Alfa Romeo the platform of the Alfa Romeo 156 / 147 with a transverse engine and front wheel drive. It was available with four different engines: three petrol engines and one diesel engine. The diesel 1.9 JTD developed 110 kW (150 hp) and was the most economical of the engines with 6.7 liters of fuel consumption per 100 km.

The 1.8 Twin Spark has a maximum output of 103 kW (140 PS) and consumes 8.5 liters of fuel per 100 km. The 2.0 JTS with a maximum of 121 kW (165 PS) was the only engine with an automated manual transmission , the " Selespeed ". The gears were changed using the steering wheel shift paddles or the selector lever. There was also a city mode in this variant , in which the transmission acted like a fully automatic transmission. The two-liter gasoline engine consumed 8.7 liters per 100 km.

In addition, a V6 gasoline engine with 3.2 liters displacement and a maximum output of 176 kW (240 hp) and an average consumption of 12.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers was offered until mid-2007.

Furnishing

All equipment variants include power steering, anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control (ASR), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), front, side and head airbags , height-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, central locking with remote control, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, fog lights , cruise control , 3 rear headrests, front and rear armrests, leather steering wheel and emergency spare wheel.

The GT was offered in three different trim levels:

Impression

Air conditioning, CD radio with 8 speakers and antenna, aluminum gear knob (only 1.8 TS), leather gear knob (only 1.9 JTD), tires 205/60 R15.

progression

ESP, on-board computer with check control, bi-zone automatic air conditioning, CD radio with 8 loudspeakers and steering wheel controls, Alfatex upholstery, aluminum gear knob (only 1.8 TS and 2.0 JTS), leather gear knob (only 1.9 JTD), 17 ″ aluminum wheels (spoke design Toora sports spoke 2) with 215/45 R17 tires.

Distinctive

ESP, on-board computer with check control, bi-zone automatic air conditioning, CD radio with MP3 player, steering wheel controls, 8 speakers and antenna, Bose sound system, leather upholstery, aluminum gear knob (only 1.8 TS and 2.0 JTS with manual transmission), leather gear knob (only 3.2 V6 and 1.9 JTD), luggage net, 16 ″ aluminum wheels (spoke design) with 205/55 R16 tires.

3.2 V6 with 17 ″ aluminum wheels (spoke design) with 225/45 R17 tires.

Engines

The Alfa GT was offered with the following engines:

model	Engine type	Displacement	Max. power	Max. Torque	Fuel consumption over 100 km	construction time
Petrol engines
1.8 Twin Spark	R4	1747 cc	103 kW (140 hp) at 6500 min ^-1	163 Nm at 3900 min ^-1	08.5 l	08/2005-06/2007
2.0 JTS	R4	1970 cc	122 kW (165 hp) at 6400 min ^-1	206 Nm at 3250 min ^-1	08.7 l	11 / 2003–03 / 2010
3.2 V6	V6	3179 cc	176 kW (240 hp) at 6200 min ^-1	300 Nm at 4800 min ^-1	12.4 l	11 / 2003-06 / 2007
Diesel engines
1.9 JTD 16V	R4	1910 cc	110 kW (150 hp) at 4000 min ^-1	305 Nm at 2000 min ^-1	06.2 l	11 / 2003–03 / 2010
1.9 JTD 16V Q2 ⁽¹⁾	R4	1910 cc	125 kW (170 hp) at 4000 min ^-1	330 Nm at 2000 min ^-1	06.9 l	05/2008 - 03/2010

⁽¹⁾ Model not available on the German market.

Web links

Commons : Alfa Romeo GT - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Alfa Romeo GT in cars, motors and sports

Individual evidence

↑ New Alfa Romeo Coupe GTC is unveiled at Geneva Motor Show. In: italiaspeed.com. March 7, 2003, accessed on February 10, 2019 (English, pictures of a clay model with black foil where the windows would otherwise be).
^ Ian Norris: 2003 Geneva Show, Part I. In: thecarconnection.com. March 4, 2003, accessed February 10, 2019 .
↑ Christian Brinkmann: Alfa Romeo ignites fireworks of innovations at the IAA - Speed Heads. In: speedheads.de. August 25, 2003, accessed February 10, 2019 .
↑ Alfa GT Coupé set to receive updates in Paris. In: italiaspeed.com. August 13, 2006, accessed February 10, 2019 .
↑ Luca Ciferri: The car that Alfa should have built. In: autonews.com. April 8, 2011, accessed February 10, 2019 .
↑ Peter Robinson: Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTD review | Autocar. In: autocar.co.uk. November 18, 2003, accessed February 10, 2019 .
↑ Alfa Romeo GT (937) (02/04 - 10/10) ADAC Info - car database model selection. In: adac.de. Retrieved on April 28, 2018 (overview of the engines and equipment variants).

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[1] New Alfa Romeo Coupe GTC is unveiled at Geneva Motor Show. In: italiaspeed.com. March 7, 2003, accessed on February 10, 2019 (English, pictures of a clay model with black foil where the windows would otherwise be).

[2] Ian Norris: 2003 Geneva Show, Part I. In: thecarconnection.com. March 4, 2003, accessed February 10, 2019 .

[3] Christian Brinkmann: Alfa Romeo ignites fireworks of innovations at the IAA - Speed Heads. In: speedheads.de. August 25, 2003, accessed February 10, 2019 .

[4] Alfa GT Coupé set to receive updates in Paris. In: italiaspeed.com. August 13, 2006, accessed February 10, 2019 .

[5] Luca Ciferri: The car that Alfa should have built. In: autonews.com. April 8, 2011, accessed February 10, 2019 .

[6] Peter Robinson: Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTD review | Autocar. In: autocar.co.uk. November 18, 2003, accessed February 10, 2019 .

[7] Alfa Romeo GT (937) (02/04 - 10/10) ADAC Info - car database model selection. In: adac.de. Retrieved on April 28, 2018 (overview of the engines and equipment variants).