Clean Georgia Title Nero Black Paint Black Leather Silver Contrast Stitching and Stitched Alfa Crest on Headrests Piano Black Accents 63k 1 Owner Miles 3.0 24v V6 "Busso" 5 Speed Manual Factory16-inch 5-hole "teledial" wheel design with extra clearance for the larger brakes Factory Option Brembo 305 mm (12.0 in) brakes with red four-piston calipers Original Books and some Records Complete Timing Belt service completed less than 3,000 miles ago Brand new High performance Continental ExtremeCont... Clean Georgia Title Nero Black Paint Black Leather Silver Contrast Stitching and Stitched Alfa Crest on Headrests Piano Black Accents 63k 1 Owner Miles 3.0 24v V6 "Busso" 5 Speed Manual Factory16-inch 5-hole "teledial" wheel design with extra clearance for the larger brakes Factory Option Brembo 305 mm (12.0 in) brakes with red four-piston calipers Original Books and some Records Complete Timing Belt service completed less than 3,000 miles ago Brand new High performance Continental ExtremeContact Tires Interior is in Flawless Condition This example was imported by us from Japan several months ago The 916 GTV V6 carried the flame of its ancestors This successor finally arrived in 1994 in the form of the Type 916 GTV (coupe) and Spider (roadster). At its entry level, the 916 GTV featured Alfa’s then-new 16V Twin Spark 4-cylinder engine, but the halo Like this example eventually employed the Busso V6 in its ultimate forms. GTV V6 3.0 only arrived with the upgraded 24V engine Cognisant of the requirements of their traditional GTV clientele and with the weight of heritage on their shoulders, Alfa Romeo’s engineers put an extraordinary amount of effort into the Type 916’s development. The Tipo Due chassis was reworked with a much more rigid body structure to improve driving precision, an increased front caster angle to add steering feel and stability, and a quick-ratio steering setup (about 2 turns lock-to-lock) to sharpen the new car’s responses. They also designed a unique multi-link rear suspension on the altar of exceptional handling balance, it endowed the GTV with splendid on-road behaviour. Radical in its time, understated and classy today This mechanical wizardry was wrapped in a radical wedge-shaped body, styled by Pininfarina and refined by Walter de Silva. The front end featured the classic Alfa Romeo shield grille as its focal point, the side view was dominated by a pronounced crease that sloped up from the front bumper to the C-pillar’s base, and the truncated tail combined with a wide track to create a purposeful appearance from all angles. The engineers’ hard work to develop and calibrate a bespoke suspension system certainly paid off in the 916’s driving experience. At the time of its launch, the GTV was lauded for it's exceptional dynamic balance, responsive steering, and predictable handling. This still holds true three decades later, even after extensive exposure to the best on offer in modern motoring. The chassis is downright stunning, even compared to modern cars How good is the 916 GTV in the modern world? Well, the hydraulically-assisted steering can still be counted as exceptionally responsive, communicative and precise, especially in the comparison to the majority of electrically-assisted systems we have today. There’s no slack or delay on initial turn-in, the steering effort builds linearly in line with the questions asked from the front rubber, and understeer and torque steer are banished in all conditions except full-throttle applications in the lowest two gears. The handling balance is also spot-on and accessible even to drivers of only moderate ability, and will make any enthusiast feel like a hero after tackling a series of bends with gusto. Turn-in is immediate and there is grip aplenty, and the steering wheel and body motions clearly telegraph the car’s intentions in transient maneuvers. Nasty surprises such as lift-off oversteer, which could be problematic in most FWD cars, are completely absent, with sudden mid-corner throttle lifts merely tightening the car’s trajectory. And, when the grip limits have been reached, the level of stability and cooperation from the chassis verges on the supernatural. In terms of dynamic behaviour, this 30-year-old Alfa can still mix it with the best on offer in the modern landscape - and probably teach them a thing or two, if shod with comparable rubber. The Busso V6 oozes charisma The powertrain is also very special, especially in comparison to the downsized engines and dual-clutch gearboxes to which we’ve grown accustomed. In the GTV V6, the driver needs to work with the engine to extract its best effort, and falling into a rhythm with the rise and fall of the rev counter is rewarding in a manner you simply can’t find anywhere anymore. Forget about instant torque at low revs, because this V6 thrives on high RPMs. It obviously also helps that the Busso V6 sounds best when it is wrung out to its 7 000 r/min redline, emitting a howling soundtrack that invariably makes its driver smile. The noise alone makes the effort of extracting the most from this legendary V6 worthwhile. Daily usability In traffic, the 916 GTV V6 still feels quite at home, and offers something we’ve now almost forgotten once existed: A good view from the driver’s seat. When it was new, the GTV was often slated for its compromised outward visibility due to its high tail and low windscreen header, but in comparison to today’s cars with their thick roof pillars and gunslit side windows, this Alfa offers an exceptional view to the outside.

Original ad title: 1997 Alfa Romeo 916 gtv 3.0 24v v-6 busso!