The GTA's V6 needed fatter rubber than the standard 147 could handle, so Alfa widened the whole body 15mm a side just to fit the tyres.
Lead trim: 3.2 V6 GTA
Alfa Romeo 147 GTAType 937 · 2002–2005
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FactThe GTA's V6 needed fatter rubber than the standard 147 could handle, so Alfa widened the whole body 15mm a side just to fit the tyres.
The hot hatch 147 GTA was launched in 2002 with the 3.2-litre V6, a widened body to fit 225/45R17 tyres, and mostly six-speed manual gearboxes. In total 5,029 were built, 1,004 of them with the Selespeed automated manual.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 V6 GTA | 2002–2005 | 3.2 L V6 | 247 hp | 221 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
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