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through the entire Paris engine Show held in October 1994, the Alfa Romeo company of Italy almost monopolized the interest of onlookers by unveiling their unique GTV and Spider. Produced by Pininfarina and Alfa Design Center, those two automobiles exude an air of finesse unique toward recognized Italian marque.
The newest generation GTV broke the tradition of the firm's low rider line by including a front wheel drive setup, however the stylish feeling remains just like its predecessors. Two types of powerplant have decided for the GTV; a 2-liter V-6 cylinder turbocharged engine, and an usually aspirated, in-line 4-cylinder DOHC "Twin Spark" product. The highly advanced front MacPherson Strut and rear multi-link suspension system system is mated to fast responding steering, providing and unrivaled driving pleasure which are often certainly well worth the GTV designation (V is for Veloce; "fast" in Italian).

The invigorating look might seem like a direct phrase from designer's image design, and you will be known as a masterpiece of design. The smoothly contoured front side bonnet features four spaces the headlights even though the conventional "Alfa shield and emblem" motif. Characteristic press lines on human anatomy sides further accentuate its wedge-shaped silhouette. Compared to its avant-garde outside, the inside is tastefully finished towards the company's typical high needs. The GTV has effectively blended Alfa Romeo's automotive expertise in an Ultra contemporary package.