3.2 GTV - for real or just an "M badge"?

[bloke]

Passed a UK reg GTV last weekend heading south on the N11. Travelling very sedately, but it had a quad system like V6's. Very very neatly fitted, and black as well, not chromed. They looked like a factory fit almost. Thing is it also had a "3.2 V6" badge at the back, that also looked... factory, if you get me.

Was there such a car? Or a 156 GTA re-badge ?

Either way it looked great, and if it had the 3.2 engine fitted to match the badge, would be a spanking combination.

[V6 Alfa]

the later version of the GTV comes with the 3.2 V6 engine. (same as the GTA) 250 hp standard I think. This should have the new "Deep Grill" nose. If not then its just a badge stuck onto it.

The pipes are after market, GTV only come with one rear pipe as standard.

The front of it should look like this and be post 2003: link (http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/457110.htm)

Brilliant cars and quite rare. Was considering picking one up, and starting from scratch again a while ago.

Updated front grill:
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=713903130

Single pipe as standard on the rear:
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=713903082

Spider Version:
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=712040851

[bloke]

Ah yes - bang on. That's the car alright, it did have that updated nose. I remember remarking on it to myself when I passed. Lovely car alright.

[Evin]

Don't suppose it has a diff??

[sudsonic]

I think the Cup used a 3.2 also.

[V6 Alfa]

nope, cup is 3.0.

Only difference in the cup is fancy body kit and different seats.

the 3.2 has no diff, although most owners install an alfa Q2 diff

[el aroma of]

isn't fancy a lovely word. I'd never heard of the cup until I saw one recently - and wish I hadn't - those damn wheels have me obsessed!

is the 3.2 a GM lump?

[AndyT]

is the 3.2 a GM lump?

Not in those, AFAIK. All Alfa.

[sjbrophy]

The new 3.0 is based on a GM lump, but the 3.2 is the final iteration of the Arese engine, and it has been described by clarkson as 'not an engine, but a heart'.

It's a wonderful engine.

[V6 Alfa]

all alfa V6 engine (GM excluded) are absolutely sublime

[el aroma of]

Sheeite - now I wish I hadn't come here - now I want a 3.2 AND those big teles.

[Evin]

nope, cup is 3.0.

Only difference in the cup is fancy body kit and different seats.

the 3.2 has no diff, although most owners install an alfa Q2 diff

ever driven a Q2'd one??

[V6 Alfa]

I have indeed, makes a significant difference to traction, under acceleration and out of the corners. Its a must really.

El aroma, what do you drive?

[el aroma of]

one of the first twinnys(nimble)

would have a look at your V6(grunty) but for my current insurance "issues"

[V6 Alfa]

one of the first twinnys(nimble)

would have a look at your V6(grunty) but for my current insurance "issues"

Is that the dreaded disease that Gay Byrne described as "being a young man"? :'D

[el aroma of]

Not familiar with the quote but will guess a light head/heavy foot? - so yes.

Dubliners pronounce him gay burden.

[steve06]

there's a few for sale at the moment
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ALFA+ROMEO+GTV/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-89-4294966637-4294967222/advert.action?R=200816308102518

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ALFA+ROMEO+GTV/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-89-4294966637-4294967222/advert.action?R=200814307002217

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ALFA+ROMEO+GTV/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-89-4294966637-4294967222/advert.action?R=200823311727231

I'd love to get one!

[V6 Alfa]

its tempting alright!

but seriously, how much better will it be than your current car?

the answer is .2

So, maybe not worth it???

[Friz]

But I see one of the 3.0 Cup editions is back up for sale.

[el aroma of]

Anyone know of a crashed 3.2?
My big brother had a 1.3 Mk1 Capri back in the day. When he eventually came a cropper the insurance company said it was the worst case of dyslexia they had ever seen - under the bonnet was a 3.1 Essex.