A car that arouses strong emotions: a dashing, aggressive line with a stylish and sophisticated overall look. Herein lies the soul of the Alfa GT, the new model derived from the Alfa 156 and designed by the Bertone style centre. This styling achievement respects distinctive Alfa traits and confirms yet again the profitable collaboration that Alfa Romeo has enjoyed with the Turin Style Centre for over fifty years.

All the great European coachworks have, at one time or other, helped clad Alfa cars. The long history of cooperation has mirrored changes in the company and in popular taste. Nowadays, the craftsmen of bygone times have given way to true designers who work with the Alfa Romeo Style centre, often as outside consultants.

This is the philosophy behind the Bertone Style Centre's creative contribution to the Alfa GT. It is no mere chance that the new vehicle immediately calls to mind the Giulia Sprint GT, the model created by Nuccio Bertone in 1963: Alfa's new coupé shares the same sporty nature, smooth tapering lines and great Italian sense of style.

The Alfa GT offers original style and exhilarating performance. It also represents a brand new concept in sportiness, where comfort and elegance combine. The car aims to offer all the driving satisfaction of an extraordinarily high-performing coupé without the compromises typically dictated by this type of car. The roomy luggage compartment (320 dm3) is one of the most generous in its segment.

With a length of 4.48 metres, width of 1.76 metres and a height of 1.37 metres, the Alfa GT Coupé is aggressive and compact (its wheelbase is 2596 millimetres), with a shape marked by certain distinctive traits that define its strong personality and render it immediately recognisable.

A new interpretation of the distinctive three-lobed Alfa motif is evident at the front. The shield is slightly larger and constitutes an imposing presence out of which the entire car appears to grow. The result is very effective: it oozes force and aggression. This impression is reinforced by two side air intakes and light clusters that are objects of beauty in their own right.

The rear end also has a lot to say stylistically. The tail end of the Alfa GT is compact and slightly dipped and tapering with large built-in bumpers. The rear window is drop-shaped while the light clusters are embedded in the body. The tail also offers the right amount of balance and elegance with its strongly raked rear window and top-quality wraparound tail-light design.

The equally distinctive profile gives the model the appearance of an agile, solid and protective car. This is due above all to a pronounced shelf on the side that makes the car look slender and dynamic. Taut lines that meet at the rear and the small area of glass (compared to the large extent of metal at the side) add elegance and also sturdiness.

Like the exterior shape, the interior of the Alfa GT is as sporty as Alfa Romeos get. The steering wheel, pedals and gearbox, for example, are designed for maximum vehicle control. The instruments are also functional and allow clear, simple and immediate understanding of the information. They also look good. Two big round analogue dials (the speedometer and rev counter) are located on either side, while two smaller gauges are located in the middle (fuel level and coolant temperature) with a central display beneath. All the dials have a grey background and black numbers. Red lighting (with adjustable brightness) makes the dials easier to read at night. The shade is easier for the eye pupils to focus on as they adjust from the dark road to the bright dashboard.

The Alfa GT on-board instrument array includes a multifunction display that allows access to several menus (and submenus) that speak the motorist's language (you can choose between the main European languages) and offer a host of functions. For example: clock, date, programmable buzzer and displays for the radio, phone, check control etc. Plus a trip computer that provides a set of information on previous or current trips: fuel consumption (instantaneous and average), average speed, remaining range, journey time (since the trip started) and kilometres covered.

In the centre of the facia you find built-in radio and controls for the automatic dual zone climate control system produced with a sophisticated design. In detail, the radio, complete with CD player (also available with MP3 player) offers an outstanding sound system designed and adjusted to the passenger compartment that consists of six speakers and delivers a power output of 4x40 Watts. The radio may also be activated by controls on the steering wheel (optional).

Customers can choose between two interior specifications: a classic sports specification with black facia and panels and another brighter and more stylish specification that is still very sporty and features a two-tone black on grey colour scheme. The facia and door panel trim features a natural, non-geometrical surface appearance with a special satinised effect that makes it look opulent and feel soft to the touch. The trims have also been designed and created to emphasise the character of the interiors. They blend in well with the extensive grosgrain surfaces typical of Alfa Romeo cars. The seats are specific to each version, all specially designed to the highest quality and aesthetic standards.

On mid-range versions, in particular, we have introduced Alfatex®, a new hi-tech cloth used on the seats and door panels and available in grey and black. Alfatex® was patented by Alfa Romeo and is a special microfibre used to improve transpiration and assure outstanding seating comfort and great elegance.