Alfa Romeo GTV 0–60 Times
The Alfa Romeo GTV 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as MotorWeek and Road & Track and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Alfa Romeo GTV is the 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV GTV-6 2.5 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Alfa Romeo GTV is the 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV GTV-6 2.5 Coupe, which took 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Alfa Romeo GTV, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.15 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.45 seconds at 83.50 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Alfa Romeo GTV, led by the 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe at 6.20 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 8.50sec 1985 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 9.15sec Across 2 production runs
Fastest Modified 6.20sec 1985 GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.45sec @ 83.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.80sec 1986 GTV-6 2.5
Across 2 verified production runs, the Alfa Romeo GTV ranges from 8.50 to 9.80 seconds 0–60, with a 9.15-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Alfa Romeo GTV Performance Overview
Within the Alfa Romeo GTV nameplate’s 1985 to 1986 production-window data, the Type 116 GTV-6 defines the model’s performance story across 3 verified tests. In this sample, all results come from gasoline-powered 2.5-liter V6 coupes using Alfa Romeo’s Busso V6 family, with output ranging from 154 to 230 hp and aspiration spanning naturally aspirated to twin-turbocharged. The measured range runs from 6.2 seconds to 9.8 seconds in 0-60 mph, with quarter-mile times from 14.5 to 16.6 seconds.
Chronologically, the key step came in 1985, when the GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe reset the model’s recorded benchmark at 6.2 seconds to 60 mph and 14.5 seconds at 97.5 mph in the quarter-mile. Alongside it, the 1985 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe posted 8.5 seconds to 60 mph, showing the gap between the standard naturally aspirated AR01646/Busso V6 tune and the 230-hp twin-turbo conversion.
By 1986, the tested GTV-6 2.5 Coupe recorded 9.8 seconds from 0-60 mph, placing the final documented production-year sample at the slower end of the spread. As the data stands today, the GTV’s verified Type 116 record remains a compact, gasoline-only snapshot centered on the Busso V6 and led by the 1985 Callaway Twin Turbo’s 6.2-second launch.
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Alfa Romeo GTV 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 116 | 1974–1986 | 9.15s | 8.50s — 1985 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe | 2 | The Type 116 generation (1974–1986) averaged 9.15 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1985 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe at 8.50 seconds. Output ranged from 154 to 230 hp across 2.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 2.5L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
Type 116 1974–1986
Avg 0–60 9.15s
Fastest 8.50s
Tests 2
1985 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe
The Type 116 generation (1974–1986) averaged 9.15 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1985 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe at 8.50 seconds. Output ranged from 154 to 230 hp across 2.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 2.5L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Alfa Romeo GTV 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests + 1 modified · 2 years ▾
1986 Alfa Romeo GTV
1 production run Avg 0–60 9.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.50 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
1986 Alfa Romeo GTV GTV-6 2.5 Coupe
9.80sec 0–60
16.50s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 154 hp
- Torque
- 157 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,760 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2 production runs
How we verify Alfa Romeo GTV performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Alfa Romeo GTV trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Alfa Romeo GTV 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Alfa Romeo GTV performance FAQs
10 questions The 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 2.5 Coupe reaches 60 mph in 9.8 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 16.5 seconds at 82 mph. That test was recorded with the 154-hp, 157-lb-ft naturally aspirated 2.5-liter V6, rear-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 2,760 pounds.
The quickest Alfa Romeo GTV on record is the 1985 GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe, which ran 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds. It is also the fastest GTV in the quarter mile at 14.5 seconds with a 97.5-mph trap speed. That car is listed as heavily modified.
The fastest stock Alfa Romeo GTV on record is the 1985 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe at 8.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. That makes it the quickest production-spec example among verified runs. The overall fastest GTV, at 6.2 seconds, is a heavily modified Callaway Twin Turbo and is not the fastest stock car.
The Type 116 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV/GTV6 averages 0-60 mph in 8.17 seconds across 3 recorded tests. The quickest Type 116 run is 6.2 seconds from the 1985 GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe. Power spans 154 to 230 hp, with naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged gasoline versions on record.
The fastest Type 116 Alfa Romeo GTV is the 1985 GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe. It recorded a 0-60 mph time of 6.2 seconds, the best result for the generation. Among stock Type 116 cars, the quickest run is the 1985 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe at 8.5 seconds.
Across 2 recorded tests, the Alfa Romeo GTV-6 2.5 Coupe averages 0-60 mph in 9.15 seconds. Its best verified 0-60 time is 8.5 seconds. The 1986 example is slower at 9.8 seconds, showing a clear spread between individual tests of the same basic trim.
The GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe is much quicker on record. It reaches 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, while the standard GTV-6 2.5 Coupe's best 0-60 time is 8.5 seconds. The Twin Turbo is also the quicker quarter-mile car, running 14.5 seconds at 97.5 mph.
The 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 2.5 Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. That makes it the quickest stock Alfa Romeo GTV on record. If you're looking specifically for the fastest production-spec GTV rather than a modified special, this is the benchmark result.
The 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe hits 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. It is the quickest Alfa Romeo GTV run on record and also the fastest in the quarter mile at 14.5 seconds and 97.5 mph. This car is classified as heavily modified, not stock.
Across all 3 recorded Alfa Romeo GTV tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.8 seconds at 88.2 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run is 14.5 seconds at 97.5 mph from the 1985 GTV-6 Callaway Twin Turbo 2.5 Coupe. The 1986 GTV-6 2.5 Coupe ran 16.5 seconds at 82 mph.
Sources
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Alfa Romeo GTV can do, not a single marketing claim.
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