Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo 147
Power
250HP
Torque
300Nm
Consumption
12.1l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
6.3s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1435kg
Price
33,807€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
280 L
63 L
184 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo 147 3.2 GTA Selespeed · 250 CV (2003-2005)
General description
The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is not just a car, it's a statement of principles. The ultimate expression of the Italian brand's 'Cuore Sportivo', encapsulated in the body of a compact that became a legend. To talk about the GTA is to talk about passion, about an engine that is a work of art, and about a character that defies the passage of time. It is every Alfista's dream come true, a machine designed to thrill.
Driving experience
Starting the 147 GTA is like waking a beast. The sound of the 3.2-liter V6 Busso is a mechanical symphony, a guttural roar that gives you goosebumps and promises strong emotions. With 250 untamed horses sent to the front axle, every acceleration is a torrent of adrenaline. The steering is incredibly direct and communicative, making you feel every inch of the asphalt. The Selespeed gearbox, with its forceful shifts, adds a touch of drama to a drive that is pure poetry in motion.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the 147, already a masterpiece by Walter de'Silva, reaches its zenith in the GTA version. It's not a strident aesthetic, but a restrained and elegant musculature. The widened wheel arches, the front bumper with its generous air intakes, and the iconic 17-inch wheels are a warning of its potential. Inside, the atmosphere is purely sporty. The leather seats embrace you firmly, and the speedometer marked up to 300 km/h is a declaration of intent. It's a car that captivates whether it's stationary or in motion.
Technology and features
At its technological heart beats the legendary V6 'Busso' engine, an engineering gem with an aluminum block and cylinder head that represents the end of a golden era for Alfa Romeo. The Selespeed transmission, a robotized manual gearbox with paddle shifters, offered an experience close to racing, although it required some getting used to. Its chassis, with a sophisticated double-wishbone front suspension, was tuned to offer agile and precise handling. It is not a car loaded with modern assists; its technology is at the service of driving purity, not to filter it.
Competition
In its time, the 147 GTA faced titans like the Volkswagen Golf R32, which offered unbeatable efficiency thanks to its all-wheel drive, or the first Ford Focus RS, a brutal, turbocharged track weapon. Against them, the Alfa Romeo played the passion card. It might not have been the fastest on a track, but none could match the charisma of its naturally aspirated V6 engine, the beauty of its lines, or the soul it conveyed in every corner. It was the choice of the heart, the choice of the purist who seeks sensations over numbers.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is much more than a simple hot hatch. It is the swan song of a way of understanding the automobile, the last Alfa Romeo to feature the iconic Busso engine in a transverse position. It is an imperfect car, demanding of its driver and with delicate maintenance, but it is precisely in these imperfections that its charm lies. Today it is a cult car, a collector's item that represents the purest essence of 'Cuore Sportivo' and a reminder that some cars are built with a soul.