Muchof the appeal of the GTV6 lay in that fantastic engine, which was smooth and delivered 160bhp at 5600rpm. That was enough for 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds, though a Capri 2.8i knocked half a second off that and cost £7995 compared it the Alfa’s £9495 in 1981. Also, a Porsche 924 was almost £400 cheaper, so the GTV6 was a