Alfa Romeo GTV 916
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
240–241 PS
3.2L V6 JTS Benzin
GTV 3.2 Facelift — Under 500 Units, the Rarest Busso
Legendary!Engine Overview
The Alfa Romeo GTV 916 is available with 6 engine variants — from 140 to 241 hp.
The Alfa Romeo 1.8 TS (Benziner, 144 PS) has the AR32201 (1.8L Twin Spark) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Alfa Romeo 2.0 JTS (Benziner, 166 PS) has the 937A1.000 (2.0L JTS) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Alfa Romeo 2.0 TS (Benziner, 150–155 PS) has the AR32310 (2.0L Twin Spark) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Alfa Romeo 2.0 V6 Turbo (Benziner, 201 PS) has the AR16202 (2.0L V6 Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Alfa Romeo 3.0 V6 (Benziner, 218–220 PS) has the AR16102 (3.0L V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 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
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Structural rust on underbody and wheel arches Weld seams on longitudinal members, engine bay crossmember and strut tops corrode. Underbody steel structures have no adequate protection — especially weld points on the tunnel area and rear wheel arches are affected. Extensive restoration required when heavily rusted. Symptoms: Visible rust on underbody weld seams, bubbling on wheel arches, corroded brake line connections from 120,000 km | High | |
| Rust at weld seams and wheel arches Rust forms preferentially at underbody weld seams, inner wheel arches and fuel tank guard. Underbody protection lifts off and releases moisture. Rear wheel arch inner panels and tunnel seams are particularly affected. Symptoms: Rust bubbles visible on the inside of wheel arches, flaking underbody protection, rust spots under the vehicle on ramp inspection from 100,000 km | High |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 50 weaknesses have been documented for the Alfa Romeo GTV 916 (1995–2006) — 43 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Rust, HVAC, Gearbox, Electronics.
GTV (AR32310, 1995–2006) — Be Careful: Short timing belt intervals, Head gasket leaking (cylinder 4), Con-rod bearing damage from oil starvation. Power: 150–155 PS.
GTV (AR32201, 1995–2004) — Be Careful: Short timing belt intervals, Head gasket leaking (cylinder 4), Con-rod bearing damage from oil starvation. Power: 144 PS.
GTV (AR16202, 1995–2006) — Be Careful: Strict timing belt interval required, Turbocharger bearing wear, Low oil pressure at hot idle. Power: 201 PS.
GTV (AR16102, 1995–2006) — Be Careful: Strict timing belt interval required, Low oil pressure at hot idle, Heater matrix leaking. Power: 218–220 PS.
GTV (937A1.000, 2003–2006) — Be Careful: Timing belt also drives the high-pressure pump, High-pressure fuel pump failed (code P1191), Carbon deposits on intake valves. Power: 166 PS.
GTV (936A0000, 2003–2006) — 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 GTV? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee