2.0 GT Cloverleaf

has anybody got one yet, 3 months till mine

A cloven hoofed GT? What that then?


Ralf S.

GT Cloverleaf

Meridien Milano in Bournemouth, Dorset. Authorised Alfa Romeo dealership

I drove one round Thruxton yesterday.... Nice car, lots of the drivers there felt it handled really well but it's a bit underpowered. But that shouldn't be a major problem on the road. I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you get it.

Regards,

Nigel

The JTD version pushes out 170bhp.

Originally Posted by Fraser

The JTD version pushes out 170bhp.

Only when you press the sport button

Who's not going to push the sport button?

Originally Posted by Fraser

Who's not going to push the sport button?

Good point

word from alfa that the sport button is to do with the suspension set up not the remap of the engine. so the engine will push out 170bhp anyway ( prehaps this is a test for the dna being used on the new mito suspension?)

Originally Posted by general

word from alfa that the sport button is to do with the suspension set up not the remap of the engine. so the engine will push out 170bhp anyway ( prehaps this is a test for the dna being used on the new mito suspension?)

Sorry your wrong on that one. If you look at several dealer websites the sport button changes the mapping only.

As for the suspension Alfa aren't going to invest and put something like DNA into such an old model range, remember the GT is based on 147/156.

What Tony said.

I really like the GT. I think time wil be very good to it unlike the 159. It is a very distinctive design and very intimidating (especially in your rear view mirror. Definitely a classic for the future.

ok maybe not the dna system for the mito, but i have heard it from a zone manager at alfa its nothing to do with the engine re map.......? the engine is 170bhp anyway

Originally Posted by general

ok maybe not the dna system for the mito, but i have heard it from a zone manager at alfa its nothing to do with the engine re map.......? the engine is 170bhp anyway

From Alfa;

A Sport button on the central console varies the mapping of the engine management unit to increase the power output. This gives the driver the option of selecting a “normal” power mode or “sport” for a more exhilarating drive

Just found this on HR Owens site "The Sport button on the central console of the 170bhp diesel version varies the mapping of the accelerator pedal, enhancing throttle response when selected." so who's telling the truth

I can't wait to get the 185bhp map for mine

Mine is due into UK on 7th July checked today with Meridien Milano and it is definitely on the awaiting shipping list. I did offer to go and fetch it from Italy...no luck!!!