ALFETTA & GTV/6

The Alfetta, in both coupe and sedan form, introduced the world to Alfa Romeo's famous deDion platform. All Alfetta's featured a front engine, rear wheel drive layout with the transaxle and clutch mounted at the rear for better weight distribution. The Alfetta name was taken from Alfa's enormously successful pre-war Grand Prix car of the same name.

In 1981, the GTV/6 was introduced with the Alfa's SOHC V6 2.5-liter engine, along with upgraded brakes and and suspension.