🔧 Alfa Romeo Busso 60° V6 Engine
The Alfa Romeo V6, designed by Giuseppe Busso and introduced in the 1979 Alfa 6, is one of the most acoustically celebrated engines in automotive history. Its 60° bank angle, single chain-driven SOHC per bank, and aluminium construction gave it a distinctive intake note that earned it "one of the finest-sounding engines ever made" from multiple publications. The 3.0L GTV and 155 2.5 V6 TI variants use the same core architecture, demonstrating Alfa's commitment to platform sharing across performance and GT roles.
Engine
Technische Daten
| Type | Naturally Aspirated SOHC 60° V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,492 cc (2.5L) / 2,959 cc (3.0L) |
| Horsepower | 155 hp (2.5L) / 218 hp (3.0 24V) |
| Torque | 220–270 Nm |
| Valvetrain | 12-valve (2-valve/cyl) or 24-valve (4-valve/cyl) |
| Construction | Aluminium block and heads |
| Bank Angle | 60° |
| Designer | Giuseppe Busso, Alfa Romeo Research Centre |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo, Arese, Italy |
| Msrp | $1,800–$4,500 (used) |