The Alfa Romeo GT Coupe:is available with a range of three engines and two equipment levels. It is distinguished by a good relationship between price and equipment.
An equal to one engine and similar equipment, the 2200 Alfa Romeo GT Coupe costs more than € 156. The price difference between a BMW 3 Series coupe and sedan is € 1200 that between a C and CLK Class is € 6700. It is a coupe based on the 156, with a body designed by Bertone. This model does not replace the GTV.
The long wheelbase is almost the same as a 156 (2,596 mm), measured 54 mm longer (4,489) and 20 mm in width (1,763 mm). It is lower than the saloon (1362 to 1430 mm) but slightly higher than what is usually a coupe that is not derived from a closed model with a body, not as low as a Toyota Celica, but more like an Astra Coupe, a 3 Series or a Peugeot 406 Coupe.
During the exterior dimensions it is more like a BMW 3 Series Coupe, but it is clearly a wheelbase longest 2725 mm. The 320 liters of luggage fell short of what it offers the most coupe of similar size, has the backing Hinged 60/40 proportions.
Its maneuverability is worse than the 156, turning diameter increased from 11.1 to 11.4 meters. It is approved for five passengers when it is customary in coupe four (except the BMW 3 Series Coupe).You can have two petrol engines and one diesel. The gasoline is the 166 hp 2.0 JTS and 3.2 V6 239 hp. In the 1.9 Multijet Diesel has 150 hp, which is an evolution of the 140 PS version has the 156 and 147.
Since June 2004 there will be a version of 1.8 liters and 140 hp version will be the cheapest Alfa Romeo GT Coupe (€ 25,200) is associated with a different level of equipment, called "Impression".
A motor equality, the Alfa Romeo GT Coupe is slower and spends more than 156. It's heavier than similar sized Coupe traction front, but less than a BMW 3 Series Coupe and Mercedes CLK.
All Alfa Romeo GT Coupe will speed scheduler (which runs from 30 km / h), VDC stability control (not off) and radio with CD, with versions equipped with MP3 player and optionally there is a 10-discs installed in the trunk.
The VDC includes the functions of servo emergency (HBA) and the MSR avoids the blocking of the driving wheels in strong holds. Also available is also the option Connect and Connect Nav + (which includes radio with MP3 player, computer travel, telephone headset, browser, color screen, 7 ", voice recording and SOS button to contact the Contact Center).
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
Restraint systems are the norm in cars of this type. The front seatbelts and emergency tensors lead voltage limits. In the rear seat has three headrests and three three-point safety belts anchorage. It has two front airbags (42 and 90 liters of driver and passenger, respectively) two sides (small, 12 liters) and two head to protect the occupants of the front seats and rear.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
On the structure and layout of the dashboard of its elements is closer to 147 to 156, but the material that coats the entire surface is smoother and has a different appearance to the eye.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
Unlike the 156, it is not the three indicators in the center of the dashboard. The computer screen is not traveling in the upper dashboard, the air outlets. Moreover, the piece of plastic around the gear shift is different at both the 147 and 156.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
There are two types of interior decoration, with a dashboard panels and black, the other with two-tone (black and gray). In versions "Progression" is a tapestry woven microfiber (Alfatex). The more expensive versions have leather upholstery (a choice of five colors). The leather upholstery covers the dashboard, in addition to the doors and seats. In this case, the panel may be black or beige.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The Alfa Romeo plans to sell 1,500 units of this model in 2004, of which more than 50% will be the diesel version of 150 hp. In addition, Alfa Romeo has decided to start 10-02-04 commercialization of Kamal and also intends to sell the sporty Brera. Also it is possible to produce the 8C Competition in a very small number.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The most powerful engine that can have is 3.2 liters V6 239 hp. This engine is the same as the one with the GTV and the new 166. The other option is the 2.0 JTS 2.0 liters of displacement and direct fuel injection, which also have the 156 and the GTV.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The engine is the latest Diesel 1.9 Multijet 16V which gives 150 hp. It is an evolution of the 1.9 Multijet 16V which is 156, which gives 140 hp. The cylinder is the same as the force that develops (305 Nm at 2,000 rpm), change the compression ratio (18.0 to 1 instead of 18.45: 1). This engine comes with a manual gearbox six speeds. There are currently no markets in a coupe with a diesel power and a similar size to the Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 M-Jet 16v.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The 2-liter GT JTS 1.9 Multijet 16V and are slower in speed and acceleration and spend more than 156. This may be due to the coupe has more aerodynamic drag (Alfa has not provided the data), and is heavier. WG gasoline weighs 35 kg more than the 156 and more than 60 Diesel Alfa 156.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The Alfa Romeo GT Coupe 2.0 JTS weighs 1395 kg, while a 406 weighs 2.2 Coupe 1374, a Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 1333 kg, and an Astra Coupe 2.2 16V 1295 kg (albeit smaller). The 156 is lighter than Coupe pull back as the BMW 320Ci Coupe (1,470 kg) or the Mercedes CLK 200 K Coupe (1,540 kg).
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
Later, there will be the Alfa Romeo GT Coupe 1.8 TS with the engine that currently is not used in any Alfa Romeo. Engine blocks 1.8 TS, 2.0 JTS and 1.9 JTD supplied Teksid (which also provides a crossbar for the dashboard in fact magnesium).
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The seating position in the lowest position possible, the ceiling is sufficiently far from the driver's head to avoid feeling overwhelmed (in an Alfa GTV, even medium-size can rub the head on the roof). On both sides of the center console there are two pads to avoid banging against the plastic leg to drive on twisty roads.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The coating of the dashboard is made of a plastic than the 147 and 156; another is more granular and soft to the touch. It has to give a rough skin and is lightly padded.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
With respect to a 156, the Alfa Romeo GT Coupe is less than 5 cm in width in the rear seats, four less height, and four other less legroom. For width and leg room for two passengers of average height can be comfortable and not pinch, but most lack the ceiling height available.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
It has only 85 centimeters in height between the seat and the roof, which is enough to not be constantly rubbing on the ceiling. In general terms a BMW 3 Series Coupe or an Opel Astra Coupe are more comfortable for four occupants, mainly because it has more free space to the roof.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
For this fifth occupant car is worth, lack width and the square is very high compared to the other two, the roof is at a distance quite inadequate.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The Alfa Romeo GT Coupe trunk does not have a large volume of cargo and the high (76 cm) but several points that make it very comfortable to use. Firstly, the tailgate has a large opening angle, the interior is very regular (not diminished by the elements of suspension), with flat walls and has elements of both systems to place holds, and four metal rings at the ends.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
At the top of the gate there are two drawers with two caps and buttons look good can hold tools, triangles signaling, or the shipper of compact discs. No spare wheels, what is in place below Carpeted holes are more or less deep in a structure made of cork.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
Dynamically, the Alfa Romeo GT more reminiscent of an alpha 147 to 156. Although it has a tougher suspensions clearly equivalent to a 147, it lacks the feel of a direct address of 156.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
Looks like a nice car to drive, with adequate flexibility for suspension not much to isolate the occupants of the road and to not allow uncontrolled movements of the body strong support, but it is uncomfortable for daily use. Perhaps as a car to enjoy driving fast cornering style does not convey as much as an Alfa GTV, but the relationship between efficiency, speed and ease of driving.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The 1.9 JTD engine of the Alfa Romeo GT Coupe is 150 hp these engines, which shows a very significant increase in strength when it reaches about 2,000 rpm (as Volkwagen TDI group of similar power) and maintains a significant amount of acceleration and energy when going from 4000 rpm. The level of vibration and harshness that reaches the interior seems small, not a noisy vehicle under acceleration but thoroughly appreciates a high-pitched sound that is not typical of diesel engines.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
The Alfa Romeo GT Coupe has made changes to this change to make it faster. The interval between when the driver touched the lever and engages a gear system is shorter than in other Selespeed and also pull the hand that gives the occupants is shorter but sharper than in other versions. The manual changes are similar to a working one other Alfa Romeo, with a rather long journey, but smooth and fast.
Alfa Romeo GT Coupe
Both versions were tested a large aerodynamic noise is perceived clearly going from about 140 km / h. The three four rear visibility is not good for the thick roof pillars.
