1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta Sprint Veloce

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The Alfetta was produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 1972 to 1987. It was popular due to its combination of a modest weight with powerful engines.
The Alfetta introduced a new drivetrain layout to the marque. Under the hood, the classic all-aluminum DOHC engine was of the same basic architecture that had been around since the early '50s. but the clutch and transmission were housed at the rear of the car, together with the differential, for a more balanced weight distribution. The transaxle set up is similar to modern day front engined Ferrari, Maserati and later C6 and C7 Corvettes. This configuration translates to additional room in the cockpit appealing to even the tallest of drivers. The suspension was also advanced: double-wishbones and torsion bars in front , Rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel-disc brakes which were inboard at the rear.

The four-cylinder coupé was available from 1975 to 1977 under the name Alfetta GT and renamed the Sprint Veloce for the final two years of production in 1978 and 1979.

This particular well preserved example has just under 16,500 miles, It spent a large portion of its existence in storage from the early 1990's to around 2012. Lovingly refurbished by an Alfa Romeo/Maserati enthusiast in Florida.

The vehicle is well balanced and easy to drive. Desirable power to weight ratio and a forward thinking design make this car feel more advanced and more modern than most other automobiles that were conceived in the 70's.

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Beautiful example- remember the days when we had our first one in 1982....still exciting to look at!

thomaswilhelm

Fantastic car which most today cannot appreciate .

hubertchen

Alfa romeo la piu bella máquina del mundo

richardtrias

This is an Alfetta GTV. The Sprint Veloce is similar but smaller and different.

workshop_deluxe

Non si è mai chiamata "sprint veloce", l'Alfetta coupè, semmai la 2000 si chiamò GTV. "Sprint veloce" era un "titolo" dell'Alfasud coupè.

renato

Wrong FENDERS mate ( actualy they are nicer without any at all) .nice car though yes the awesome machanical specification is above the heads of most people today that judge a car by things that have nothing to do with deliverability. Im 72 an ive driven everything, the alfetta platform is on rails, gives trust and confidence to the driver, is totally predictable, no surprises a joy a masterpiece of automotive engineering bless alfa romeo . Ps ive got three ( oh dear )

harrynew