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 Ownership & Maintenance This car has been owned, lovingly maintained and significantly 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 as his daily car and during which time he has meticulously protected all exposed elements of the underside. Recent works include New Cambelts along with Water Pump and Auxiliary Drive Belt. This car was specified from factory with the large Brake option so carries the same brakes as a Ferrari 360. This car is mechanically completely upto date and ready to go. 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 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 road it 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.