RUSH Radar: Alfa Romeo GTV V6 Cup

Engine

3.0-litre Alfa Romeo “Busso” V6 (AR16102)
Configuration: 60° V6, naturally aspirated
Valve gear: DOHC, 24-valve
Displacement: 2,959cc
Bore x stroke: 93.0mm x 72.6mm
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Fuel system: Multi-point injection

Output

Power: 220PS (217bhp) @ 6,300rpm
Torque: 199lb.ft / 270Nm @ 4,800rpm

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
Differential: Open
(no factory LSD)

Weight

Weight (EU): 1,415kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 153bhp per tonne
Torque-to-weight ratio: 191Nm per tonne

Performance

0–60mph: 6.6–6.8 seconds
0–62mph: 6.8–6.9 seconds
Top speed: 150mph (240km/h)
Standing ¼ mile (400m): approx. 14.8–15.1 seconds @ ~94–97mph

In-gear acceleration (est):
30–50mph:
– 3rd gear: 3.1–3.6 seconds
– 4th gear: 4.4–5.1 seconds

50–70mph:
– 3rd gear: 4.2–4.9 seconds
– 4th gear: 6.0–7.0 seconds

Chassis & Suspension

Front suspension: Independent MacPherson strut with lower wishbones and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Multi-link rear suspension
Steering: Hydraulic power assistance

Brakes

Front: 305mm ventilated discs
Rear: 240mm discs

Wheels

17-inch Cup “teledial” alloys
Tyres: 215/45 R17

Production

419 cars total
155 right-hand drive (UK market)