Alfa Romeo GTV 2011 |
Alfa Romeo is synonymous with performance and style. The company "cuore sportivo" - or sporting heart - lives to this day, though the company is part of the Fiat Group since 1986. ALFAS are thoroughbred racing car heritage. The basics of sports car handling, performance and security are transferred from the competition for road cars. The current Alfa Romeo models include the Alfa 147, 159, Alfa GT, Alfa Brera and Alfa Spider. Alfa Romeo HISTORY. Founded in 1910 in Milan, Italy, Alfa came under the control of Nicola Romeo in 1915 and the company was renamed Alfa Romeo five years later. In 1920, Torpedo 20-30 HP becoming the first car produced by Alfa Romeo badge. Alfa Romeo enjoyed racing success between the wars, but still make a solid road cars. After World War II, Alpha has changed to smaller mass-produced vehicles for introducing a series of classic Giulietta and Twin Cam engine. Models produced since taking over Fiat Alfa combine style and sporting panache with mass production.