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In regards to the Alfa Romeo GTV

During the Paris Motor Show held in October 1994, the Alfa Romeo company of Italy almost monopolized the interest of onlookers by unveiling their new GTV and Spider. Created by Pininfarina additionally the Alfa Design Center, both of these cars exude an air of finesse unique to the famous Italian marque.
This new generation GTV broke the tradition associated with firm's sports car line by including a front wheel drive configuration, however the sporty feeling stays exactly like its predecessors. Two forms of powerplant are prepared for the GTV; a 2-liter V-6 cylinder turbocharged motor, and a generally aspirated, in-line 4-cylinder DOHC "Twin Spark" device. The highly sophisticated front MacPherson Strut and rear multi-link suspension system system is mated to quick responding steering, providing and unmatched driving pleasure which will be truly worthy of the GTV designation (V is for Veloce; "fast" in Italian).

The invigorating appearance may seem like a direct representation through the designer's image sketch, and will be described as a work of art. The smoothly contoured front side hood features four openings the headlights plus the traditional "Alfa shield and emblem" motif. Characteristic press lines in the human anatomy sides further accentuate its wedge-shaped silhouette. Contrary to its avant-garde outside, the interior is tastefully completed on company's usual high criteria. The GTV has successfully blended Alfa Romeo's automotive expertise in an Ultra modern package.