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Alfa Romeo GTV 916

1995 – 2006

The Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (Type 916) were iconic sports cars produced by Alfa Romeo between 1993 and 2004. The GTV was a 2+2 coupé, while the Spider was its two-seater roadster version derived from the GTV, with a total production of 42,937 GTVs and 38,891 Spiders. Named as Gran Turismo Veloce, signifying Fast Grand Touring, the GTV succeeded the Alfetta GTV coupé, whereas the Spider replaced the 105-series Giulia Spider after 30 years. The GTV model continued until the introduction of the Brera in 2005, and the Spider model lasted until its successor in 2006 based on the Brera platform. Renowned automotive critic Jeremy Clarkson hailed the Alfa Romeo GTV as "one of the best sports cars of its time" back in 1998. Additionally, it was lauded for its performance and design, earning a spot on the Top 100 Cars list in 2001, ranking at number 29. Key Points: 1. Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider produced from 1993 to 2004. 2. GTV was a 2+2 coupé, and Spider was a two-seater roadster derived from GTV. 3. Total production included 42,937 GTVs and 38,891 Spiders. 4. GTV succeeded Alfetta GTV