The Alfa Romeo Alfetta (Type 116) was produced from 1974 to 1987 in both sedan and fastback coupe body styles, with total production across the Alfetta range exceeding 400,000 units. Its defining engineering feature was a rear-mounted transaxle paired with a De Dion tube rear suspension, a configuration designed to balance front-to-rear weight distribution and sharpen handling responses. The GTV variant, built on the same platform, became one of the more recognized coupe offerings of the era and shared the same mechanical foundation. This rear transaxle layout distinguished the Alfetta from many contemporaries and reflected Alfa Romeo's motorsport-influenced approach to road car engineering during the period.
