2003 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 GTA PROFESSIONAL

In the early 2000's if car manufacturers adverts were to be believed, theres one attribute which virtually all new cars had to have in common, and have had for many years, and that is theyre all fun to drive. In truth most were boring until you got into sporty models with badges like GTi, R, M, AMG etc etc.... To be fair Alfa Romeo didnt make that vapid claim in those precise words for its new model, at least not in print, but the GTA is nonetheless huge fun to drive and was a welcome tonic for anyone becoming a little jaded by average workaday modern cars cars puffed up by dubious hype. It all starts while approaching the GTA. In common with the other 156s, nothing fundamental on the outside had changed. But on the flagship GTA there are tasty new alloys (hiding big multi-piston Brembo hardware), a front airdam and lower front spots linking broader front wings. There are vented side skirts along each sill while the lower portion of the tail section now features twin tailpipes and an extractor fin which helps draw air from the front to the rear and away. Step inside and again, theres been no massive shift in visual approach, just a series of modifications and sporty enhancements which include alloy pedals, a new wheel, sports front seats, gearstick and materials, new centre console featuring telematics galore, dual zone climate control and a host of other mods. The GTA had a choice of beefed-up transmissions, a six-speed manual or the Selespeed paddle-shift semi-auto - the manual was the one tyo have, but under the bonnet theres one engine on offer and its all thats needed, a 3.2-litre derivation of Alfas existing three-litre 60 V6 24v. This pumps out 250bhp at 6,200rpm and 221lb ft of torque at 4,800rpm. On paper this will see the GTA sprint to 62mph in 6.3 seconds and surge on to 155mph. The GTA is quick and feels it. A drive-by-wire throttle, the V6 sings and you go forward fast. Power delivery is broad, seamless and ample. To quote from Alfas literature, The GTA can also travel in sixth gear at less than 2,000rpm and unleash speed spurts without changing gear'. Extremely satisfying behaviour, therefore, even during daily use'. Lovely! Importantly, it sounds good too. Not noisy or intrusive, but crisp and sweet. Our GTA is surely the best one out there being a 1 owner car from delivery, stored in a heated garage and completely babies by its obsessive owner. Factory standard car with 3 optional items - Sports Alloys (model 208), Electric Sunroof and Bose sound system. We have all invoices, books, manuals, tax discs etc - everything - including Original order forms! Rafts of history including a timing belt a couple years ago and lost of preventative works and running repairs. The car is spotlessly clean and a pleasure to look at. 01943 884551 to register interest.[!@@Additional Info@@!]Air Bag Driver,Air Bag Passenger,Air Bag Side,Alarm,Alloy Wheels (17in),Anti-Lock Brakes,Central Door Locking,Centre Rear Seat Belt,Climate Control,Computer,Cruise Control,Electric Windows (Front/Rear),Front Fog Lights,Head Air Bags,Head Restraints,Immobiliser,In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD),Mirrors External,Power-Assisted Steering,Seat Height Adjustment,Seat Lumbar Support,Seats Heated (Driver/Passenger),Spare Wheel,Upholstery Leather,Miro Red,Electric Sunroof