Alfa Romeo 916 GTV and Spider: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Alfa Romeo Spider & GTV (1995-2005) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Alfa Romeo Spider and GTV models from the years 1995-2005. Describes the Alfa Romeo Spider and GTV 2.0 Twinspark 16V, 3.0 V6, 3.2 V6 and Cup.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	128 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.31 in (27 x 20 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	250 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2005)
Series:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855207042

Alfa Romeo 916 GTV and Spider - The Complete Story

This book traces the full history of the Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider models built between 1994 and 2005, known among enthusiasts as the 916 series.

From the start, these cars were controversial. They replaced the iconic Spider, Alfa Romeo's best-selling sports car, and the Alfetta GTV, which had defined the brand. Because they shared a platform and components with a Fiat hatchback, some questioned whether they were true Alfa Romeos.
Despite this debate, the models received strong critical praise. Even with tough competition in the late 1990s, including the Audi TT, they remained in production for more than ten years.

The book examines all model versions in detail and follows their development through each of the three facelifts.

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Author:	Robert Foskett
Details:	208 pages, 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.79 in (27 x 22 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	240 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2012)
Series:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9781847973962

Alfa Romeo GTV e Spider

In the early 1990s, Alfa Romeo was under Fiat's control, following its 1986 acquisition, and the brand faced challenges after a decade of relying partly on state support.
During this period of change, Walter de Silva led the Styling Centre at Arese. Limited resources required him to use group synergies, adapting the Tipo II platform to create a new model range.

The long-serving Duetto, ending a career of over 25 years, needed replacement, and a coupé was also required after the Alfetta GT had been retired. The GTV and Spider were developed in collaboration with Pininfarina, offering four- and six-cylinder engines, both turbocharged and naturally aspirated.
Over ten years, these models received updates, special editions, and competition versions. Their continued appeal is reflected in the interest they now hold among collectors in Italy and internationally.

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Author:	Ivan Scelsa
Details:	96 pages, 10.6 x 9.7 in (27 x 24.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	11 b&w and 243 color photos
Language:	Italian
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (I, 2022)
Series:	Le vetture che hanno fatto la storia
ISBN:	9788879118484