Alfa Romeo Is Building A 600bhp+ New GTV And A 700bhp+ New 8C

We did a little squee when we heard this news - Alfa Romeo is bringing back two of its most evocative badges of recent times

Alfa Romeo is bringing back the famous and evocative GTV name for an all-new hybrid coupe with over 600bhp and all-wheel drive. Sorry, we seem to have drooled all over the floor.

The new GTV Quadrifoglio, announced as part of the Fiat Chrysler Group’s new five-year business plan, will be a halo sports car and a legacy of the Marchionne era. It’ll also be a little bit exciting, to say the least. Seating for four and a 50:50 weight distribution will be defining features, although the concept sketch seems to be a two-door.

This links back strongly to the rumoured Giulia Hybrid we brought to you two months ago, only with sleeker lines and a badge you really, really want to own.

Also on the agenda from the business plan is, excitingly, a new Alfa Romeo 8C. It’ll be very different to the car this writer might argue is the prettiest ever made; the new twin-turbo engine (no cylinder count yet) will be placed amidships driving the rear wheels, and the front axle will be electrified, potentially making this a switchable two- or four-wheel drive hybrid.

It will sprint to 62mph in less than three seconds, push out over 700bhp combined, and be based around a carbonfibre monocoque chassis. Both deeply exciting new prospects will be brought to market in 2022, FCA says. As news days go, this one just got a butt tonne better.

Hat tip to Charlie and Sonia Rizzo!

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Comments

Anonymous

All this hybridization needs to stop. By all means, hybridize simple grocery getters, but not performance cars. Batteries add weight, and make it less fun around corners.

06/01/2018 - 17:54 |
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Rahul 1

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06/01/2018 - 17:55 |
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Rahul 1

Forza Alfa Gang🍀🍀

06/01/2018 - 17:57 |
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Anonymous

These are all steps in the right direction. Good going Alfa

06/01/2018 - 17:59 |
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Charlie 4

Exciting stuff!

06/01/2018 - 18:02 |
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b0mbsh0ck

I hate to be that guy, but whay happened to the good old fashioned sports far formula. A lightweight, rwd, na or LIGHTLY turbocharged coupe with a manual trans. Yes this car will be 👌👌 but does it do the GTV name justice?

06/01/2018 - 18:12 |
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NotARealRoadTest

This is the best car-related news I’ve heard all year

06/01/2018 - 18:16 |
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Anonymous

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06/01/2018 - 18:21 |
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