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New Alfa Romeo GTV returns in 2021
The new 2021 Alfa Romeo GTV, rendered for CAR magazine by Avarvarii
This image has been leaked from an internal Alfa Romeo presentation
The new Alfa Romeo GTV coupe, depicted in CAR's artist's impression
The new Alfa Romeo GTV will have more than 600bhp and electric boost
Alfa Romeo has officially confirmed the new GTV
The next Alfa Romeo GTV is on course for launch in 2021 and our fresh artist's impression above reveals what you can expect of the new Italian sports car. It is being pitched as a more colourful rival to the BMW 4-series, Audi A5 and Mercedes C-class Coupe.
The GTV badge was last used on the 1994-2004 front-wheel drive 2+2 coupe, but the new one will be a truncated, two-door version of the impressive Giuliasaloon whose 'Giorgio' platform is also used to good effect on the Stelvio crossover.
It's a welcome return to the two-door coupe segment from one of Italy's most stylish mainstream car makers. Be sure to let us know if you rate the design direction by commenting below.
When can I buy the new Alfa Romeo GTV?
Expect to see the new coupe in showrooms by 2021, according to our sources. It will launch first as a coupe, with a spider convertible due some 18 months later in 2022-23, according to our sources.
The new Alfa GTV will fit under the bespoke, carbonfibre-bodied Alfa Romeo 8C, also confirmed for production. Where the 8C is a limited-edition, super sports car, the GTV will roll off the regular production line.
As our renderings suggest, it will be a front-engined four-seater, with just enough space in the rear to make sure it's not labelled a 2+2.
New GTV engines, specs
It will surprise precisely nobody to learn that the new Alfa Romeo GTV will use powertrains already seen elsewhere in the FCA range. The 2.9-litre V6 already used to devastating effect in the Giulia Quadrifoglio will make another appearance, although here it is hybridised in the range-topping halo model.
CAR magazine's sources suggest the V6's output will be some 460bhp in the GTV, matched to an electric motor sandwiched between the V6 and transmission to deliver a total system output of 530bhp - and brief bursts up to 600bhp+. Conversely, an electric range of just 30 miles will be available when running in silent EV mode.
This reflects the official confirmation in summer 2018 by then-CEO Sergio Marchionne in a major product announcement, in which he revealed the GTV would return as a range-topper with a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. Sadly a few short weeks after this summit, Marchionne passed away.
Read more on the FCA five-year product plan
Note also the confirmation that the new sports car will come with 50:50 weight distribution. The new 2021 Alfa GTV should be a much better steer than the pretty but ponderous last GTV, which was front-wheel drive and lacked precision, according to our road testers.
Lower-powered, cheaper GTV models will be available too; last time round there was a choice of V6 or Twin Spark four-cylinder engines. Expect lower-rung GTVs to come with rear-wheel drive, rather than AWD.
The new Alfa Romeo 8C: prepare to drool, from 2021
An old favourite of Alfisti everywhere is being reinvented in Turin: the new Alfa Romeo 8C will return early next decade as a hybridised super-sports car - and CAR magazine has the full lowdown.
The August 2018 issue out now is an Alfa Romeo special bursting with details on what to expect from Italy’s most exciting mainstream marque. Our artist’s impressions depict what you can expect of the new coupe and spider twins.
The new Alfa Romeo 8C: what we know
The Fiat group is still reeling from the death of CEO Sergio Marchionne in July 2018, but one of his parting gifts was the June summit outlining the future product strategy for all of Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s brands. In it, he confirmed that the 8C name was being dusted down and brought back to life.
CAR magazine has dug deep in its network of sources and suppliers to deliver the lowdown on the new 8C, which is expected on sale as early as 2021.
The last 8C (above) was in production from 2007-2010, when 500 coupes and 500 roadsters were manufactured. Both bodystyles are being contemplated again, but this time it’ll be a mid-engined layout, rather than front-engined. All the better for ultimate handling thrills - and some pretty spectacular styling.
We've also scooped the new Alfa Romeo GTV
Hybrid power for the new Alfa 8C
Based around a carbonfibre monocoque, Alfa Romeo is planning to use the familiar 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 from the Giulia Quadrifoglio, but mated here to an electric powertrain.
This fizzy engine was developed with Ferrari and is good for an easy 500bhp in its saloon and SUV iterations; word is the new 2021 Alfa Romeo 8C could see that output spiral to nearer 600bhp with extra boost and a raft of internal modifications.
The scoop in CAR magazine details how it will be supplemented by the 150kW front axle shared with the forthcoming Maserati Alfieri. Yes that means a combined total of some 800bhp; the new 8C will be quite a weapon.
Performance, specs
No official word yet, but those familiar with the project have told CAR that the new Alfa Romeo 8C will be targeting to break the three second barrier in the 0-62mph sprint. E-boost has that effect.
Electrification also brings all-wheel drive and that means a host of chassis tuning possibilities, including torque vectoring, strong traction and more. That’ll add a heap of technical complication, but Alfa Romeo has quietly established a pool of expertise in lightweight technologies through cars like the composite 4C and Giulia ranges.
Prices, delivery dates
It’s very early days to be estimating prices but we hear that the new Alfa 8C will be a limited production run - meaning that prices won’t be cheap. Which is stating the bleeding obvious. Expect no more than around 1000 models to be manufactured.
Bank on around £250,000 at today’s prices, making this a very top-end prospect indeed. Stay tuned in the months ahead as we uncover more news and info on the new 2021 Alfa Romeo 8C.
The new 2021 Alfa Romeo GTV, rendered for CAR magazine by Avarvarii
This image has been leaked from an internal Alfa Romeo presentation
The new Alfa Romeo GTV coupe, depicted in CAR's artist's impression
The new Alfa Romeo GTV will have more than 600bhp and electric boost
Alfa Romeo has officially confirmed the new GTV
The next Alfa Romeo GTV is on course for launch in 2021 and our fresh artist's impression above reveals what you can expect of the new Italian sports car. It is being pitched as a more colourful rival to the BMW 4-series, Audi A5 and Mercedes C-class Coupe.
The GTV badge was last used on the 1994-2004 front-wheel drive 2+2 coupe, but the new one will be a truncated, two-door version of the impressive Giuliasaloon whose 'Giorgio' platform is also used to good effect on the Stelvio crossover.
It's a welcome return to the two-door coupe segment from one of Italy's most stylish mainstream car makers. Be sure to let us know if you rate the design direction by commenting below.
When can I buy the new Alfa Romeo GTV?
Expect to see the new coupe in showrooms by 2021, according to our sources. It will launch first as a coupe, with a spider convertible due some 18 months later in 2022-23, according to our sources.
The new Alfa GTV will fit under the bespoke, carbonfibre-bodied Alfa Romeo 8C, also confirmed for production. Where the 8C is a limited-edition, super sports car, the GTV will roll off the regular production line.
As our renderings suggest, it will be a front-engined four-seater, with just enough space in the rear to make sure it's not labelled a 2+2.
New GTV engines, specs
It will surprise precisely nobody to learn that the new Alfa Romeo GTV will use powertrains already seen elsewhere in the FCA range. The 2.9-litre V6 already used to devastating effect in the Giulia Quadrifoglio will make another appearance, although here it is hybridised in the range-topping halo model.
CAR magazine's sources suggest the V6's output will be some 460bhp in the GTV, matched to an electric motor sandwiched between the V6 and transmission to deliver a total system output of 530bhp - and brief bursts up to 600bhp+. Conversely, an electric range of just 30 miles will be available when running in silent EV mode.
This reflects the official confirmation in summer 2018 by then-CEO Sergio Marchionne in a major product announcement, in which he revealed the GTV would return as a range-topper with a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. Sadly a few short weeks after this summit, Marchionne passed away.
Read more on the FCA five-year product plan
Note also the confirmation that the new sports car will come with 50:50 weight distribution. The new 2021 Alfa GTV should be a much better steer than the pretty but ponderous last GTV, which was front-wheel drive and lacked precision, according to our road testers.
Lower-powered, cheaper GTV models will be available too; last time round there was a choice of V6 or Twin Spark four-cylinder engines. Expect lower-rung GTVs to come with rear-wheel drive, rather than AWD.
The new Alfa Romeo 8C: prepare to drool, from 2021
An old favourite of Alfisti everywhere is being reinvented in Turin: the new Alfa Romeo 8C will return early next decade as a hybridised super-sports car - and CAR magazine has the full lowdown.
The August 2018 issue out now is an Alfa Romeo special bursting with details on what to expect from Italy’s most exciting mainstream marque. Our artist’s impressions depict what you can expect of the new coupe and spider twins.
The new Alfa Romeo 8C: what we know
The Fiat group is still reeling from the death of CEO Sergio Marchionne in July 2018, but one of his parting gifts was the June summit outlining the future product strategy for all of Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s brands. In it, he confirmed that the 8C name was being dusted down and brought back to life.
CAR magazine has dug deep in its network of sources and suppliers to deliver the lowdown on the new 8C, which is expected on sale as early as 2021.
The last 8C (above) was in production from 2007-2010, when 500 coupes and 500 roadsters were manufactured. Both bodystyles are being contemplated again, but this time it’ll be a mid-engined layout, rather than front-engined. All the better for ultimate handling thrills - and some pretty spectacular styling.
We've also scooped the new Alfa Romeo GTV
Hybrid power for the new Alfa 8C
Based around a carbonfibre monocoque, Alfa Romeo is planning to use the familiar 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 from the Giulia Quadrifoglio, but mated here to an electric powertrain.
This fizzy engine was developed with Ferrari and is good for an easy 500bhp in its saloon and SUV iterations; word is the new 2021 Alfa Romeo 8C could see that output spiral to nearer 600bhp with extra boost and a raft of internal modifications.
The scoop in CAR magazine details how it will be supplemented by the 150kW front axle shared with the forthcoming Maserati Alfieri. Yes that means a combined total of some 800bhp; the new 8C will be quite a weapon.
Performance, specs
No official word yet, but those familiar with the project have told CAR that the new Alfa Romeo 8C will be targeting to break the three second barrier in the 0-62mph sprint. E-boost has that effect.
Electrification also brings all-wheel drive and that means a host of chassis tuning possibilities, including torque vectoring, strong traction and more. That’ll add a heap of technical complication, but Alfa Romeo has quietly established a pool of expertise in lightweight technologies through cars like the composite 4C and Giulia ranges.
Prices, delivery dates
It’s very early days to be estimating prices but we hear that the new Alfa 8C will be a limited production run - meaning that prices won’t be cheap. Which is stating the bleeding obvious. Expect no more than around 1000 models to be manufactured.
Bank on around £250,000 at today’s prices, making this a very top-end prospect indeed. Stay tuned in the months ahead as we uncover more news and info on the new 2021 Alfa Romeo 8C.
