Alfa Romeo GT (2004 – 2010) Review
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Alfa Romeo GT (2004 – 2010) At A Glance
Roomy, five-seat cabin, capable JTD diesel and gorgeous looks.
Too many potential and real problems with 1.9 JTDM.
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Alfa Romeo GT (2004 – 2010) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4489 mm |
| Width | 1763 mm |
| Height | 1355–1366 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2596 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1320–1410 kg |
| Boot Space | 320–905 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 12000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £20,400–£26,400 |
| Insurance Groups | 32–34 |
| Road Tax Bands | G–M |
| Official MPG | 22.8–45.6 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
On sale until April 2011
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.9 JTDm 16v Q2 2dr | £22,995 | 45.6 mpg | 8.2 s |
On sale until January 2010
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.9 JTDm 16v | £22,990 | 45.6 mpg | 9.6 s |
| 1.9 JTDm 16v Lusso | £24,830 | 45.6 mpg | 9.6 s |
| 1.9 JTDm 16v Q2 | £25,550 | 45.6 mpg | 9.6 s |
| 2.0 JTS | £21,760 | 32.5 mpg | 8.7 s |
| 2.0 JTS Lusso | £23,600 | 32.5 mpg | 8.7 s |
On sale until February 2007
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.9 JTDm 16v Turismo | £21,600 | 45.6 mpg | 9.6 s |
| 2.0 JTS Turismo | £20,400 | 32.5 mpg | 8.7 s |
| 3.2 V6 24v Lusso | £26,400 | 22.8 mpg | 6.7 s |
Model History
April 2004
Alfa GT launched
Good looking and surprisingly roomy Bertone styled coupe on updated 156 floorpan. Full five seater with plenty of luggage space too. 4,489mm (14' 9") long x 1,763mm (5' 9") wide.
Four engines and three versions. Engine choice is 150 bhp 1.9 litre MultiJet 16v turbodiesel; 165 bhp 2.0 JTS direct injection petrol, and 240 bhp 3.2 litre 2.0 petrol. Prices: Alfa GT 1.9 JTD 16v M-JET £20,995; Alfa GT 2.0 JTS £21,495; Alfa GT 2.0 JTS SS £23,545; Alfa GT 3.2 V6 24v £26,695.
April 2007
Alfa GT BlackLine launched
Has unique 18-inch alloy wheels, metallic black paint and interior sports styling. 2.0 JTS £19,980. 1.9 JTDM £20,980. Features include satin effect wing mirrors, chrome exhaust, black leather sports seats and steering wheel with red stitching, aluminium sports pedals, an aluminium gearknob with red stitching on the gaiter, and a Bose sound system.
October 2007
150bhp JTDM engine in the Alfa GT can be specified with a new limited slip diff. This offers a more sensitive set-up that maintains traction, roadholding and stability during hard acceleration in low grip conditions, and notably when exiting corners. It splits torque between the two front wheels constantly and dynamically in response to changing driving conditions and road surfaces; ensuring that effective grip is maintained at all times.
Q2 models also feature a satin finish on the ‘whiskers’, grille and mirror housings plus special 18-inch alloys – a rear spoiler, chromed exhaust, lowered suspension and a Q2 boot badge. Inside, red dials and white lighting, plus leather upholstery and red stitching on the steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake gaiter. Other neat touches include grey anthracite trims on the steering wheel spokes and console, and special Q2 kick plates and aluminium pedals. Also steering wheel mounted controls for the Bose stereo, cruise control and the VDC system.
July 2008
Cloverleaf on sale. 1.9 JTDM 16V Cloverleaf Q2 170bhp, features Q2 limited slip differential, along with a sport button that varies the mapping of the throttle to give a normal or sporty accelerator response. All Alfa GT Cloverleaf models come with exclusive 18-inch double spoke alloy wheels, red brake callipers, satin-effect front grille and door mirrors.
Three versions sport a subtle Cloverleaf badge on the boot lid, while the 170 features the Cloverleaf inside a white triangle above the front wheel arch. Three individual exterior colours – Carbonio black, Alfa Red and Atlantico blue. Inside has leather sports seats, aluminium sports pedals and sports dials with a red background, Bose RDS radio with CD and MP3 reader sound system. 170bhp 1.9 JTDM does 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds, top speed 134mph; 150bhp 1.9 JTDM does 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds top speed of 130mph. 2.0JTS does 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds, top speed of 134mph, while the 1.8 petrol has a top speed of 124mph and does 0-62mph in 10.3 seconds.
ALFA GT CLOVERLEAF 1.8TS £18,980
ALFA GT CLOVERLEAF 2.0 JTS £19,980
ALFA GT CLOVERLEAF 1.9 JTDM 16V 150bhp £20,980
ALFA GT CLOVERLEAF 1.9 JTDM 16V Q2 170bhp £21,980
What to watch out for
On 1.9 JTDM timing belt drives waterpump and waterpump failure can fling it off in as little as 40k miles, wrecking the engine.
Problems with July 2005 3.2 V6 GT received 27-9-2009: 1. Corrosion on radiator and bottom steel pipe, causing loss of coolant. 2. Clip securing clutch pedal pivot pin came off - pin dropped out. No clutch. Replaced last week. (I've been informed subject to recall in Sept '06 for this problem) 3. Roll bar and drop link bushes worn. Will need replacing. 4. Front brake discs worn unevenly. 5. Parking brake cable outer sheaths split.
1.9 diesels can be delightful to drive, but give a lot of problems: Failed inlet manifold swirl flaps (and the flaps can beak and be ingested by the engine). Failed EGRs. Choked DPFs. Failed timing belts, often because the waterpump seized. Belt, tensioner, pulleys and waterpump need replacving every 40,000 miles. Failed oil pumps. Failed dual mass flywheels. Failed turbos.
