Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Gianovardi 1º FIA ETCC 2002

The Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Gianovardi 1º FIA ETCC 2002 was a racing car developed by Alfa Romeo for the 2002 FIA European Touring Car Championship (ETCC). The car was designed by Gianovardi, a renowned Italian engineer and designer, and was powered by a 3.2-litre V6 engine. The car was a success in the ETCC, winning the championship in its debut season.

Design and Development

The Alfa Romeo 156 GTA was designed by Gianovardi, a renowned Italian engineer and designer. The car was based on the Alfa Romeo 156, a production car that was in production from 1997 to 2005. The 156 GTA was designed to be a competitive racing car for the ETCC, and featured a number of modifications to the standard 156.

The most significant change was the addition of a 3.2-litre V6 engine, which was capable of producing up to 300 horsepower. The car also featured a number of aerodynamic modifications, including a large rear wing and a front splitter. The car also featured a number of suspension modifications, including adjustable dampers and stiffer springs.

Racing History

The Alfa Romeo 156 GTA made its debut in the 2002 FIA European Touring Car Championship. The car was driven by Fabrizio Giovanardi, who had previously won the Italian Superturismo Championship in 2001. The car proved to be a success in the ETCC, winning the championship in its debut season.

Giovanardi went on to win the championship again in 2003 and 2004, making him the most successful driver in the history of the ETCC. The 156 GTA also won the championship in 2005, making it the most successful car in the history of the series.

Legacy

The Alfa Romeo 156 GTA was a successful racing car, winning the FIA European Touring Car Championship in its debut season. The car was also successful in other series, winning the Italian Superturismo Championship in 2001 and 2005.

The success of the 156 GTA has made it one of the most iconic racing cars of all time. The car has been featured in numerous video games, including Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport. The car has also been featured in a number of films, including The Italian Job and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.