1983 Alfa Romeo GTV GTV6 2.5
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Photo: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway Twin Turbo, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Alfa Romeo 116 GTV6 (1981) 1Y7A6074 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Alfa Romeo GTV6 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Alfa Romeo GTV6, Cape Town (P1060009) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway C3 Twin Turbo, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the GTV6 (1981–1987); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway Twin Turbo, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Alfa Romeo 116 GTV6 (1981) 1Y7A6074 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Alfa Romeo GTV6 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Alfa Romeo GTV6, Cape Town (P1060009) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway C3 Twin Turbo, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV GTV6 2.5 is a 158-hp 2.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 158 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 157 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline.
The GTV measures 167.7 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,668 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC V6, 2 valves/cylinder, belt-driven single cam per bank |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 157 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 88 x 68.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.5 (38 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.956 (68 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.258 (105 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.946 (140 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.78 (170 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3 |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded (three-way catalyst equipped) |
| Tank Capacity | 19.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone, longitudinal torsion bar, telescopic damper, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | De Dion tube, Watt's linkage, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 33.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.51 in vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.8 in disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 5.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 5.5 in |
| Tires Front | 195/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | 195/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 167.7 in |
| Width | 65.5 in |
| Height | 52.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Front Track | 54.06 in |
| Rear Track | 53.23 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.72 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,668 lbs |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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