Alfa Romeo introduced the brand new GTV (Grand Turismo Veloce) coupe model in 1995, at the Geneva Motor Show.
Regarded as the successor of the Alfetta GTV coupe, the new car was designed by Pininfarina Spa. at Turin and featured a new triangular corporate grille, sleek nose and small quad circular headlamps. The Alfa GTV coupe was developed on the Tipo platform that featured redesigned multilink suspension and new brakes. It was fitted with either a 150-hp 2.0L engine or a powerful 220-hp 3.0L V6 unit, proving a worthy competitor to the BMW 328i on the coupe sector.