ALFA ROMEO GTV 1995-2003 Photos, engines & full specs

The Alfa Romeo GTV 916 was one of the biggest successes of the Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo and offered more than any other sports car of its size: a 2+2 interior.

With a shape that originated back into the mid-'80s, the GTV was a car that screamed for attention. It was a true sports car built as a daily driver. But, it was more than a heartwarming design: it was a lesson of passion.

The GTV was designed with the shape in mind, and drivers had to adapt. Not everyone could fit inside its cramped cabin. The short front, raked windshield, and low greenhouse were made for a better aerodynamic. Its ascending beltline started from the front bumper, just below the twin, round headlights that looked like flashlights. The sculptured line that adorned the car's side went onto the doors and up to the back, ending on the taillights. There were no door handles. Instead, the driver had to stick their hands behind the door's edge and push the door-opening button. It was obviously built for someone with short nails.

The GTV played in the same league as the BMW Z3 and the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Yet, those two competitors were available with just a pair of seats. The center stack featured three gauges oriented toward the driver. At the same time, the instrument cluster was filled with a big tachometer and a speedometer. Alfa Romeo installed Momo seats for the front occupants, which were both supportive and comfortable on long roads. At the back, there was room enough for two children. Also, there was enough space for two adults in the back, in case of emergency.