Alfa Romeo 156 GTA - The Soul of a Racer, The Heart of an Alfa Location: West Yorkshire Mileage: 45465 Year: 2003 Transmission: 6-speed Manual Colour: Vesuvio Grey Condition: Excellent / Enthusiast-owned The Technical Masterpiece Beneath the seductive Italian curves of the 156 GTA lies one of Alfa Romeo's finest mechanical achievements the 3. 2L Busso V6. With 250 hp and 300 Nm of torque, this naturally aspirated 60 V6 engine delivers a raw, intoxicating soundtrack and linear power delivery that no turbocharged rival can match. Famously referred to as "il V6 pi bello del mondo" (the most beautiful V6 in the world), the Busso engine is both a visual and auditory feast. Engine: 3. 2L Busso V6, 250 hp @ 6, 200 rpm Torque: 300 Nm @ 4, 800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed close-ratio manual 0-100 km/ h: 6. 3 seconds Top Speed: ~250 km/ h Suspension: MacPherson struts front, independent rear with specific GTA geometry Brakes: Brembo 4-pot front calipers, ventilated discs Wheels: 17" teledial alloys, classic Alfa styling Weight: Approx. 1, 410 kg LSD: Q2 limited-slip differential (optional or aftermarket upgrade highly recommended) Alfa's engineers widened the front and rear tracks, stiffened the chassis, and revised suspension kinematics to deliver handling worthy of the badge. Optional Selespeed semi-automatic gearbox was available, but the purist's choice remains the tactile 6-speed manual. A Racing Legacy: The 156 in Competition The Alfa 156 wasn't just bred for the roadit dominated the track. In the early 2000s, the 156 in Super Touring and Super 2000 specification became a touring car legend: European Touring Car Championship (ETCC): Alfa Romeo won back-to-back titles in 2001, 2002, and 2003 with the 156 under the N. Technology team. World Touring Car Championship (WTCC): The 156 competed with distinction in the early WTCC years, battling BMWs and SEATs on equal terms. Drivers like Gabriele Tarquini and Fabrizio Giovanardi brought home wins and podiums, cementing the 156 as a fearsome competitor on circuits like Monza, Spa, and the Nrburgring. Although the road-going GTA didn't race in this trim, it shares the DNAengine, chassis, and spiritof those championship-winning cars. Recent Work & Maintenance This car has been owned, lovingly maintained and subtly improved by the owner of Italia Autosport. John Pogson who celebrates 50 years with Ferrari this year. John a Ferrari F40 Championship winner has used this