Alfa 159 GTA

Started by Anth73, June 26, 2007, 05:01:58 PM

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Anth73

Thought this would be of interest to the forum

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=41226&vf=21

I'd love this to be in my driveway!
Now:
2012 Giulietta QV / 1982 GTV6 3L / 1965 Giulia Sprint GT project

Gone:
2002 156 2.5V6 Manual / 2012 159 2.4JTDm Sportwagon / 1973 2000 GTV (cut & shut) / Alfa 90 (for its engine mounts) / 1970 1750 GTV / 1966 GT Veloce (sacrificed so others may live on)

Fast Eddie

Absolutely nothing wrong with the predecessor - the 156 GTA as a few owners will attest too ;D  But it will be interesting to see its performance figures and a $ if it eventually reaches our shores.


Now -
nuffin
Then -
76 Sud L 1.3
85 33 1.5
00 156 Selespeed
77 Alfetta GTV - Group S project - "yellow peril"
86 SudSprint 1.5 - clubsprint car
77 Alfetta GTV - Tarmac rally/Group S
03 156GTA 3.2 manual
80 Alfetta GTV
07 166 -3.0 Ti.
86 GTV6

Brad M

Ed, You are right about there being nothing wrong with the 156 GTA. But there is so much that is right about Ferrari V8 (even a detuned one). Alfa #3 could be in my not to distant future, possibly your GTA when you upgrade ;)
Brad
06 147 JTD 1.9
76 116 GT 2.0
72 105 GTV 2.0

Gone... 2x 147 GTA, 2x 90, 2x SudSprint

Next? ... http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php?topic=17067

alfagtv58

Given the price of the 3.2 Brera I imagine the 159GTA will be north of $100k.....I wonder how far north ???
1967 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce - (WIP) Strada
1977 Alfetta GTV Group S - Corsa - For Sale (http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,9600.0.html)
2009 159 JTS Ti

Simon Bidese

Given the price of the V6 Brera i can't image the Holden version being any less that $150k and any less than $200k for the Ferrari motor.  The Alfa/Maserati/Ferrari ship need to be careful they do not hurt the Maserati vehicle market pitched in the low $200k bracket.  This is just my two cents worth. Love the photo's and the concept.  it would be great to see a 4WD 147 V6 Hatch for under $60k if that was possible.

Fast Eddie

#5
I wouldnt say no to a Maserati Gransport (like the the blue one sitting @ Zagame's and on the screen of my phone) to replace my 156 GTA as i agree, i cant see a V8 159 GTA being offered for much under $150k given the 156 GTA was $95-$100k.

Come on Brad... i need money for my new business venture...  Buy my GTV and my GTA as a package deal for $55k :D  I've some Fast Eddie racing decals left still that i can put on them for you  ;D
Now -
nuffin
Then -
76 Sud L 1.3
85 33 1.5
00 156 Selespeed
77 Alfetta GTV - Group S project - "yellow peril"
86 SudSprint 1.5 - clubsprint car
77 Alfetta GTV - Tarmac rally/Group S
03 156GTA 3.2 manual
80 Alfetta GTV
07 166 -3.0 Ti.
86 GTV6

Sheldon McIntosh

As long as it works out better than the Lancia Thema 8.32 from the 80's.  Based on the same platform as the 164, a front wheel drive luxury sedan powered by a transversely mounted Ferrari V8.  This was the days before traction control remember.

Probably sounded like a great idea in the meeting.

Scott Farquharson

I'm with you Ed, I think a late-ish model Maserati Coupe, even a 3200GT would be a great next car (I mean they are "Alfa's" now anyway)  3200's with low k's are well under $100k now.
Scott Farquharson
Group A Dulux Alfetta GTV6
Group S Alfetta GTV
Alfetta GT (GTAM?)