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Alfa Romeo · Sports Car · 2003–2010

Alfa Romeo GT 937C

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.0 / 5.0 · Based on 4 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

240–241 PS

3.2L V6 JTS Benzin

Pininfarina Coupe with Busso V6 — the Civilised Alfista

Legendary!

Engine Overview

The Alfa Romeo GT 937C is available with 4 engine variants — from 140 to 241 hp.

1.9 JTDM · Diesel· 150 PS
2003 2010
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
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1.8 TS · Benziner· 140 PS
2003 2010
Be Careful 8 weaknesses
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2.0 JTS · Benziner· 162–166 PS
2003 2010
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
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3.2 V6 · Benziner· 241 PS
2003 2010
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
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The Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTDM (Diesel, 150 PS) has the 937A5.000 (1.9L JTDM 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

The Alfa Romeo 1.8 TS (Benziner, 140 PS) has the AR32201 (1.8L Twin Spark) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.

The Alfa Romeo 2.0 JTS (Benziner, 162–166 PS) has the 937A1.000 (2.0L JTS) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.

The Alfa Romeo 3.2 V6 (Benziner, 241 PS) has the 936A0000 (3.2L V6 JTS) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖Sills rust from trapped moisture

Foam insulation inside the sills absorbs moisture, causing rust to form from the inside outwards. Incorrect jack positioning damages the sills further. Fully rusted-through sills result in MOT failure.

Symptoms: Rust on sill undersides, dents or impressions on sills, MOT defects
from 80,000 km
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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 35 weaknesses have been documented for the Alfa Romeo GT 937C (2003–2010) — 28 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Rust, Gearbox, Brakes, HVAC.

GT (937A5.000, 2003–2010) — Be Careful: Intake manifold coked by EGR, swirl flap breaks, VTG turbocharger coked, DPF blockage with short-trip driving. Power: 150 PS.

GT (AR32201, 2003–2010) — Be Careful: Short timing belt intervals, Head gasket leaking (cylinder 4), Con-rod bearing damage from oil starvation. Power: 140 PS.

GT (937A1.000, 2003–2010) — Be Careful: Timing belt also drives the high-pressure pump, High-pressure fuel pump failed (code P1191), Carbon deposits on intake valves. Power: 162–166 PS.

GT (936A0000, 2003–2010) — Be Careful: Timing chain rattles when cold, Cylinder head crack between valves (high-output variant), Carbon deposits (JTS direct injection). Power: 241 PS.

What to watch out for with the Alfa Romeo GT? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Alfa Romeo GT 937C have? +
The Alfa Romeo GT 937C has 28 known engine weaknesses and 7 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Alfa Romeo GT 937C? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: AR32201 (1.8L Twin Spark), 937A1.000 (2.0L JTS), 936A0000 (3.2L V6 JTS), 937A5.000 (1.9L JTDM 16V). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the 936A0000 (3.2L V6 JTS).
Which Alfa Romeo GT 937C engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Alfa Romeo GT 937C — rated: "Legendary!". {description} The GT 3.2 V6 is the best-sorted of all Busso 3.2-litres: Pininfarina body on a 147 platform, its own suspension setup balancing sportiness and long-distance comfort. 240 hp are enough for 6.7 seconds to 100, the Busso sound is identically captivating as in the GTA. The steering at 2.25 turns lock to lock is razor-sharp — a scalpel on country roads, hard work in car parks. Less raw than the 147 GTA, less tame than a 3 Series BMW coupe. For Alfisti who want to enjoy the Busso sound daily without always driving at the limit.
Is the Alfa Romeo GT 937C worth buying used? +
The Alfa Romeo GT 937C requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Alfa Romeo GT 937C? +
The Alfa Romeo GT 937C is available with engine variants from 140 to 241 hp. Petrol: AR32201 (1.8L Twin Spark), 937A1.000 (2.0L JTS), 936A0000 (3.2L V6 JTS). Diesel: 937A5.000 (1.9L JTDM 16V).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee