Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider

This article is about the 916-series Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider. For the 1966–93 Alfa Romeo Spider, see Alfa Romeo Spider. For the 1967–76 Giulia-based Alfa Romeo GTV, see Alfa Romeo 105/115 Series Coupés. For the 1976–87 Alfetta-based Alfa Romeo GTV, see Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Alfa Romeo GTV
Alfa Romeo Spider
Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 V6 TB
Overview
ManufacturerAlfa Romeo
Production
  • 1993–2004 (Spider)[1]
  • 1994–2004 (GTV)
Model years1995–2004
AssemblyItaly:
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformModified Type Two
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5- and 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length4,285 mm (168.7 in)
4,299 mm (169.3 in) (Phase 3)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
1,776 mm (69.9 in) (Phase 3)
Height1,318 mm (51.9 in)
1,315 mm (51.8 in) (Spider)
Kerb weight1,350–1,470 kg (2,976–3,241 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor
SuccessorAlfa Romeo Brera and Spider (939)

The Alfa Romeo GTV and the Alfa Romeo Spider (Type 916) are sports cars produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1993 to 2004.[6][7][8] The GTV is a 2+2 coupé, while the Spider is a two-seater roadster. Production totaled 38,891 units for the Spider and 42,937 units for the GTV.

The GTV's name (Gran Turismo Veloce–English: Fast Grand Touring) placed it as the successor to the long-discontinued Alfetta GTV coupé, whereas the Spider was effectively the replacement for the then 30-year-old 105-series Giulia Spider. The GTV was available until the launch of the Brera in 2005, while the Spider lasted another year until the launch of its Brera-based successor in 2006.

The Alfa Romeo GTV was described as "one of the best sports cars of its time" by motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson in 1998[9] and was listed at number 29 in Top 100 Cars in 2001.[10]

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