Description
Alfa Romeo GTV6 3. 0 South African Homologation Special
Chassis No. AR 116 C00 350 07 38
Engine No. AR 019 130 63 34
We are delighted to present to you, the fastest production sports car ever built by Alfa Romeo in the 80’s. The GTV6 3. 0 was developed mainly for racing, however for it to qualify to race Alfa Romeo had to build and homologate a minimum of 200 examples. Alfa Romeo South Africa, in conjunction with Alfa Romeo racing division Autodelta, built 200 units of the GTV6 3. 0. Today, it is believed that less than 90 are still in existance.
With its debut, it won the 1983 Group One International two-hour race in Kyalami. This was its racing debut. Then after that it took 1st and 2nd place in Group One class of the Castrol three-hour race in Killarney and its Index victory at the World Endurance Championship 1000 km Race back at Kyalami in December that year. These 3. 0 models were all fit with the Dell’Orto Carburettors where they replaced the fuel injection systems, this was all in the formula to replace the peak power with low end torque. With this mod it increased the power to 136KW at 6700rpm and still managed to hit a top speed of 224km/ h, 0-100km/ h was 8. 36 seconds. It didn’t stop there, Alfa made some visible changes too, the bonnet was replaced with the even larger bulge with large forward facing NACA air intake duct. The positive adjustments to the chassis were lowered and stiffened suspension and wider Pirelli P7's (205/ 50 VR 15's) on Compomotive sectional alloy rims.
Released for the first time from a private ownership of more than 30 years, this exceptional original unrestored "time warp" example was privately imported from South Africa into the country in the mid 2000. The process of getting it fully compliance plated and registered soon followed and the car was granted its compliance plated in 2008.
Finished in its stunning exclusive GTV6 3. 0 colour of Ice white over its unfaded black velour interior, this gorgeous and rare split dash example is presented in original and unmodified condition which still features its impossible to find 15-inch Compomotive sectional alloys. The corrosion free body, the deep paint finish, clean undercarriage and engine bay are all in excellent condition for its age. All the bumpers, dash/ plastic mouldings have not suffered from their usual sun damage and factory seats and trims shows very little signs of age and the condition of all the dials, instruments and trims reflects of a car that has led a cherished life.
The drive is superbly addictive with its torquey gutsy free revving Autodelta 3. 0 Busso V6 feed by six Dellorto carburettors producing one of the most spine tingling soundtracks, vibration free drivetrain and tight rattle free suspension are all tell tale signs of its low kms usage unrestored cars.
Included in the sale are the owners manual books set and folder, import, compliance and full registeration documentations, jack, toolkits, the often lost manual window winder and spark plug toolkit.
The GTV6, in particular the 3. 0 South African Homologation model is fast becoming one of the most collectable of the 80's Alfa Romeos, due to its rarity, extreme looks and Autodelta pedigree. With prices of all 80's racing Homologation model cars on the rapid rise (Ford Sierra Cosworth, BMW M3, Merc 190 Cosworth etc) this is a wonderful and seldom-seen opportunity to acquire one of these ultra-rare 3. 0 GTV6 Alfa Romeos in Australia. This carburetors GTV6 offers a unique driving experience and looks that resemble nothing else on the road today. This is truly a must-own Alfa racing histrionic car for any true Alfisti.
